Honoring The Dream: MLK Commission Scholarship Fund

On Monday, Jan. 15, our nation honors the legacy of one of its greatest citizens, legendary civil rights pioneer Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year’s celebration falls on Dr. […]

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By Eric Moreno

January 15, 2024

Area Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

The San Antonio Area Foundation welcomes two new members joining its 2024 Board of Directors: Mari Aguirre Rodriguez and Robert Hernandez. Since graduating from UTSA in 2003, Rodriguez has consistently […]

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By Ben Wiese

January 5, 2024

Successfully Aging and Living in SA: 2023 Highlights

The San Antonio Area Foundation created the Successfully Aging and Living in San Antonio (SALSA) Program to increase leadership, collaboration and funding to ensure older adults have access to necessary […]

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By Jo Ann Tobias Molina

December 29, 2023

Kwanzaa: African Influence On The Holidays

The month of December is home to many holidays from different cultures around the world that celebrate coming together as a community – Kwanzaa among them. Kwanzaa was invented by […]

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By Caira Spenrath

December 26, 2023

Program Expansion Enhances Support For Older Adults

A San Antonio Area Foundation program focused on serving and supporting our region’s older adults is significantly expanding thanks to a new federal grant. AmeriCorps, the federal agency for service and volunteering, […]

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By Hernan Rozemberg

December 18, 2023

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End-of-Year Giving: All You Need To Know

Since 1964, the San Antonio Area Foundation has served as a beacon of hope and a catalyst for positive change. Despite the changes we’ve faced over the years, one thing […]

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By Laura Giacomoni

December 6, 2023

Thankful For A Cause: King’s Compassion

After doing volunteer work for a nonprofit organization Rose and Robert Reyes decided to start one of their own, founding King’s Compassion in 2011. Their nonprofit focuses on serving San […]

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By Cristiana Salinas

November 22, 2023

Empowering Philanthropy As An Agent Of Change

Five years ago, if I was told I would be working in philanthropy, I would have likely stood in disbelief. That is not due to my lack of appreciation for […]

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By Janet N. Ekezie

November 14, 2023

Veterans Day: A Life Of Service For Reggie Williams

Serving the community seems be in Clarence “Reggie” Williams’ DNA. Born in Orrville, Ohio – home most famously to Smucker’s Jam and the recently deceased fire-and-brimstone college basketball coach, Bobby […]

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By Ben Wiese

November 10, 2023

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