The Black population of San Antonio is only 7%, yet we host the largest MLK March in the nation. Additionally, 63% of our residents are Hispanic, making us a majority-minority city. The purpose of this project is to shine a light on today’s reality, what it’s like to...
We believe that this most ancient of human arts brings people together in enjoyment, wonder and common humanity; that it enhances and facilitates the education of the young, and that, for any audience, the art of telling a story can create “a state of...
Ransomed Life is a healing community for sexually exploited youth. We offer trauma counseling and mentoring for survivors and we have a dedicated Community Awareness Team to increase prevention through education. Ransomed Life launched their NO CHILD SOLD Awareness...
YWCA San Antonio’s mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Operating in San Antonio since 1910, YWCA San Antonio is one of 200+ associations in the oldest and largest women’s empowerment organization in...
The Adopt-A-Senior program aims to assist isolated senior citizens living in the San Antonio community. Volunteers can visit seniors in their homes to build relationships across generations and connect them to other resources as needed. AboutOur mission is to provide...
United Way’s impact partners need supplies all year long. Those struggling often lack everyday essentials that many of us take for granted. You can help by hosting a collection drive of essential items that can help make life easier for people who need a helping hand....
Stories create and nourish our communities But when we don’t hear each other properly, stories can also rupture and divide us. Listening deeply and generously to each other’s stories brings us back together and heals our communities.Four of our most respected San...
SAN ANTONIO — Dozens of people stood in a circle in Pearsall Park on Tuesday with their cellphone lights playing the role of candles. BY JADEN EDISON JUNE 28, 202211 PM CENTRAL Some gave speeches on a microphone that didn’t always pick up all of their words — which at...
Download PDF A quick Guide for Block Captains As a Block Captain, you’ve volunteered to take an active role in bringing neighbors and community members together by developing partnerships with community leaders, business owners, law enforcement, and others to...
Communities suffer trauma too. It takes all of us to heal the community. All of us suffered during the COVID pandemic, often in isolation. Humans are social beings. We need each other to overcome the traumatic impact, and there are ways to do...
