A Southside park transformed into a one-stop resource center for hundreds of people in need or experiencing homelessness.

Dozens of organizations came together at Rudy Garcia Park for a simple goal to make help easier to find during the "Hope in the Park" event.

Daniel Banks was one of many who attended Hope in the Park.

"They do an outstanding job. Having fairs like this is awesome," Banks said.

He says events like these make a big difference for people struggling to get back on their feet.

"Housing, food, shelter, showers, you know, the basic needs that everybody needs every day. And everybody's struggling with the government shut down," Banks said.

More than 60 community partners filled the park, offering legal aid, housing support and even pet care.

"We have three judges here on

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