S.H.A.R.E. Center
The mission of the Student, Health, Advocacy, Resource and Engagement (S.H.A.R.E.) Center at Palo Alto College is to build a foundation for student success through engagement, advocacy, and co-curricular experiences.
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Alamo Colleges Advocacy Helpline Hours of Operation: |
S.H.A.R.E. Center Hours of Operation: |
Housing AssistanceAlamo Colleges partners with the San Antonio Housing Authority to assist students in obtaining affordable housing. The current waitlist for housing in San Antonio is five to seven years; however, through the college, if eligible, this referral program can help students secure housing within three to six months. Interested students must set up an appointment with a SHARE Center representative to complete the application. Email pac-SHARE@alamo.edu for more information. |
Emergency AidDr. Mike Flores Emergency Aid Program provides one-time financial assistance for students to pay expenses such as rent, utilities, child care, and unforeseen expenses (i.e., medical bills, car repairs) To learn more, visit the PAC SHARE Center portal of AlamoEXPERIENCE. Online application |
FoodThe Grocery Assistance Program is available to students once a semester. Groceries can be either delivered or picked up curbside. To learn more, visit the PAC SHARE Center portal of AlamoEXPERIENCE. Online application Food Pantry is available in the SHARE Center for students, faculty, and staff in need to select from available groceries. Food pantry visits are limited to twice a month to serve as many as possible. Grab-n-Go lunches are available daily for students, faculty, and staff in need during regular operating hours (ECHS and Dual Credit students are not eligible). |
Mental Health CounselingBrief, solution-focused mental health counseling can be scheduled free of charge for enrolled students. Counselors are available by phone, email, or zoom during regular office hours. All sessions require an appointment. Email pac-counselor@alamo.edu to schedule an appointment. |
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The Ray Ellison Family CenterThe Ray Ellison Family Center (REFC) provides a child-centered program for children of Palo Alto College students, faculty/staff, and community members. The RFC strives to provide an early childhood program that promotes each child’s social/emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development to children ages 18 months through 5 years old. |
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Clothing and other Support
Career ClosetThrough a generous partnership with the Texas Diaper Bank, PAC’s Career Closet located in the SHARE Center is open for all to shop. Due to limited supply, participants are eligible to select up to five items a month. This service is available to all students, faculty, and staff. |
Diaper ProgramThe Palo Alto College Diaper Program provides a month’s supply of free diapers and wipes to currently enrolled students that are parents. The Diaper Program is available through a partnership with the Texas Diaper Bank. To learn more, visit the SHARE Center portal of AlamoEXPERIENCE.
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Federal & State Benefits SupportA San Antonio Food Bank Navigator is available in the SHARE Center to assist students with completing various benefit applications such as SNAP, WIC, TANF, and much more. To schedule an appointment, send an email to Denise Morales at dmorales@safoodbank.org |
Communities in SchoolsCommunities in Schools partners with Palo Alto College to help students navigate and re-engage in school throughout the year. We help students access resources such as technology, school supplies, emotional support, basic needs, and more. By providing another layer of support, students can overcome barriers to stay focused and enroll in college successfully. Communities In Schools is honored to serve all PAC students in their quest to graduate. For more information, visit www.cissa.org or contact Leslie Fink at lfink@cissa.org or 210-895-2523. |
Community Resources
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Texas 211 United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County |
Mental Health Crisis Hotline
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Suicide Intervention Services |
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San Antonio COVID-19 Hotline |
San Antonio Food Bank Through remote services, the S.H.A.R.E. Center continues to work with our partner agency the San Antonio Food Bank who hosts food fairs and pop up markets throughout the city of San Antonio. To learn more about the SAFB Food Fair program, please contact: SAFB Food Fair Department at 210-431-8424 or foodfairs@safoodbank.org. |
Free or low-cost internet and devices
Programs are available to bridge the digital divide by providing students with free or low-cost internet service.
Free or low-cost internet and devices
Visit IT Services (Technology Resources) for additional technology resources and support.
Meet the team
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Carmen Velasquez-Avila Email: Phone:
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