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Challenging The Status Quo: Aging Matters

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

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By Jane Paccione

January 2, 2023

Young Philanthropist Helps Healing In Uvalde

Here at the San Antonio Area Foundation, we like to say that anyone can be a philanthropist. One need not be a generous millionaire to assume that role. Look no […]

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By Hernan Rozemberg

December 29, 2022

Leading The Charge: Area Foundation Welcomes New Board Of Directors Chairman Alex Perez

Alex Perez is accustomed to taking on complex challenges. The incoming chairman of the San Antonio Area Foundation Board of Directors for the next two years starting in January 2023, Perez will […]

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By Travis E. Poling

December 19, 2022

San Antonio Area Foundation Finds New Home

Our city’s most trusted & impactful philanthropic partner moves from Pearl to Concord The San Antonio Area Foundation is on the move, literally. After a decade at The Pearl, the […]

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By San Antonio Area Foundation

December 9, 2022

San Antonio Equity Fellowship Launches New Class

Unique Area Foundation training program emphasizes diversity & social justice Following in the footsteps of last year’s successful inaugural class, the San Antonio Area Foundation announced the launch of the […]

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By San Antonio Area Foundation

November 29, 2022

Area Foundation Uplifts Local Native American Cultural Arts Nonprofits

There’s no shortage of celebrations of Mexican and Mexican American culture in our great city. Not so visible on the cultural radar is awareness and recognition of our region’s Native […]

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By Kiko Martinez

November 21, 2022

Coming Home: Area Foundation New Team Member Reflects On Spirit Of Thanksgiving

So much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving season! I hope you enjoy this video we’re sharing, pulling back the curtains a bit on our organization and staff here at […]

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By Cristiana Salinas

At the Forefront: Area Foundation Invests in Trust-Based Philanthropy

Responding to the pandemic required philanthropic funders to change the way we support nonprofit organizations. Among key challenges, provide unrestricted funding allowing organizations to adapt to rapidly changing environments; increase access and speed of […]

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By Stephanie LaFroscia

November 15, 2022

Veterans Day 2022: Area Foundation Honors Charlie Uranga’s Life & Service

He was a pioneering Mexican American who built generational wealth in the 20th century. An invaluable donor and supporter of the University of Texas Health Science Center, helping people improve […]

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By Ben Wiese

November 11, 2022

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