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Free At Last: Juneteenth Celebrates African American Cultural Contributions to San Antonio

If you haven’t heard of Juneteenth, the San Antonio Area Foundation supports the efforts of a local nonprofit seeking to educate our community about this new federal holiday as well as the […]

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By Edward Cortez

June 16, 2022

Older Americans Month: Area Foundation’s SALSA Program Cares for Caregivers

Established in 2016, the San Antonio Area Foundation’s Successfully Aging and Living in San Antonio (SALSA)collective impact coalition was created to increase leadership, collaboration and funding to ensure older adults have […]

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By Blithe Wiley

May 26, 2022

On A Mission: Area Foundation’s New Path Toward Community Leadership & Service

My friend and iconic local businessman, Tom Frost, used to speak about the stark differences in our beloved city in terms of whether one lived north or south of Hildebrand. […]

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By James T. Hill

May 23, 2022

An Aging Conundrum: Is San Antonio Ready for 2034?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2034, older adults (65+) will outnumber children for the first time in our nation’s history. What does that mean for our city? With […]

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By Jane Paccione

May 21, 2022

Laredo Students Set To Receive $40,000 Each For College

Laredo Students Set To Receive $40,000 Each For College Nearly a dozen talented local students have been selected to receive $40,000 each for their upcoming college studies as the first-ever […]

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By San Antonio Area Foundation

April 26, 2022

San Antonio Area Foundation Helps Inspirational Arts Nonprofits Recover From The Pandemic

Local cultural arts nonprofit organization Somos Cultura y Mas faced having to scratch its popular annual Fiesta event this year due to the pandemic’s impact on its fundraising efforts. But […]

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By Kiko Martinez

April 21, 2022

Women’s History Month: Area Foundation Boosts Girl Power Through Women & Girls Development Fund

When business consultant Celina Montoya joined the Steering Committee of the San Antonio Area Foundation’s Women & Girls Development Fund, she was surprised to discover that there didn’t seem to […]

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By Blithe Wiley

March 29, 2022

Area Foundation Invests in SA’s Critical Workforce Needs

The City of San Antonio’s Ready to Work program is a great new tool meant to address growing workforce needs, primarily stemming from the lingering economic impact caused by the coronavirus pandemic. […]

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By Hernan Rozemberg

March 19, 2022

Building A Legacy: Area Foundation’s Scholarships Program Reaches New Heights

It was such big news that the San Antonio Area Foundation took to the road to spread the word far and wide. Last fall, the Area Foundation ushered a public […]

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By Hernan Rozemberg

February 11, 2022

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