Addressing one of the most critical crises in Comal County and the nation, NB Housing Partners is excited to invite the public to an exclusive screening of excerpts from the documentary Americans With No Address at the Brauntex Theatre on Tuesday, March 11 at 6:00 pm.
To reserve your free seat, please click here.
Americans With No Address is a powerful documentary that delves into the reality of homelessness in the United States. Produced by Robert Craig Films, the same team behind the feature film No Address, this documentary aims to offer a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by those without stable housing. It takes viewers on a journey across the country, highlighting untold stories of those living without a permanent address while exploring potential solutions to the pressing issue.
Over the three-week journey spanning 20 cities, the documentary team interviewed over 175 individuals, including those experiencing homelessness, community members, government officials, and law enforcement. Through these diverse perspectives, the film seeks to answer critical questions: Why is homelessness happening? What are different cities doing about it? What is working and what is not?
“This film offers the public a unique opportunity to gain insight into the lives of individuals facing homelessness. It showcases effective strategies for addressing this issue, highlights local collaborative efforts, and raises awareness about this growing problem,” said Kellie Stallings, Executive Director of NB Housing Partners. “We have worked diligently to develop and maintain strong partnerships with community resources to combat housing insecurity and homelessness in our area. So, we are excited to offer this event to the public to shed light on not only the crisis and our efforts but also what steps we can take to address it further.”
Locally, NB Housing Partners’ First Footing program is at the forefront of combating the effects of chronic homelessness in our community. The root factors of homelessness are both community-related and individually-focused. Our community has addressed homelessness for over 20 years as collaborative partners, yet more work is needed.
Recent data from the annual Point in Time count, which surveys those experiencing homelessness, revealed an alarming trend that underscores the need for comprehensive and sustained efforts. Between 2023 and 2024, Comal County witnessed a 64% increase in homelessness and a tripling of unsheltered individuals.
With their 42-bed shelter continuously at capacity and with a waitlist as many as 99 people in 2024, NB Housing Partners hopes this free screening and discussion of Americans With No Address will raise awareness, foster empathy, and inspire action throughout the greater New Braunfels area.
During the event, there will be a community discussion between film excerpts to delve deeper into the challenges of life without a physical address, discuss local impacts, and explore potential solutions.
Guest speakers will include representatives from Hill Country MHDD, Acacia Medical Mission, Crisis Center of Comal County, law enforcement, Connections Individual and Family Services, the church community, and Salvation Army of New Braunfels
Please join us at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 11 at the Brauntex Theatre. Together, we will explore the reality of homelessness through hope, resilience, and humanity. To reserve your free seat, visit the Brauntex Theatre website.
Click here if you would like to donate in-kind items to support NB Housing Partners’ First Footing Shelter.
To learn more about Americans With No Address, visit www.americanswithnoaddress.com.
