Christian Assistance Ministry

The Mission of CAM is to share the Love of Christ by providing immediate assistance and encouragement to people in crisis.

Just like a triage or emergency room, people come to CAM in all sorts of crisis.

No appointment necessary and ALL are welcome.



CAM provides a plethora of services to meet clients’ immediate physical needs, while also addressing the needs of the mind and soul. CAM is a vital connection for clients who need long-term support by providing referrals and advocating for the client to other nonprofits and/or government agencies.

CAM's Services Include: 

·      Financial Assistance for: utilities to avoid disconnection, purchasing an ID, birth certificates, prescription medications and bus passes

·      School supplies for children

·      A place for people to receive their mail 

·      Clothing

·      Groceries

·      Daily sack lunches for those living on the streets

·      Daily showers for those living on the streets

·      Spiritual support, if requested

Who We Are

CAM is a 41 year old nonprofit serving over 50,000 people annually by providing immediate assistance and encouragement to people in crisis. CAM is a first stop along the social service continuum and acts much like a triage for clients; stabilizing them so that they can avoid further crisis or getting them connected to long term support. CAM provides food, clothing, hygiene items, prescription medication assistance, and financial assistance for ID recovery/birth certificates (needed for work, school enrollment, food stamps), help with utilities (to avoid disconnection), transportation to medical appointments or work as well as other miscellaneous support. Our clients are often mentally ill, physically ill, working poor families, veterans, senior citizens, homeless and 14,000 are children; they're from all over San Antonio. CAM may be the only place that will help and is the only place that can provide the immediate assistance so badly needed. Everyone who comes to CAM is served, and treated with dignity and respect. We love everyone who walks through our doors!