Our Stories, Our Communities

Centro Cultural Aztlán: Keeping Chicanx Traditions Alive

No surprise that in a city so steeped in Mexican culture, traditional celebrations originating south of the border would have strong and lasting influences here. One omnipresent example is the […]

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By San Antonio Area Foundation

May 13, 2021

The Public Theater: Keeping The (Virtual) Doors Open

About a year ago with the advent of the coronavirus pandemic in our community, Jeff Morden and staff were gearing up for their seventh performance of the year. It was […]

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By Hernan Rozemberg

May 7, 2021

Making San Antonio Livable No Matter Your Zip Code

Jennifer Cook exudes passion and determination. Those are but a couple of the many strengths and values she brings to the San Antonio Area Foundation as our Senior Program Officer […]

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By Hernan Rozemberg

May 6, 2021

Help On The Way: Cultural Arts Scene On The Path To Recovery

Just about a year ago, Mary Heathcott and her team were giddy following another successful First Friday event, hosting hundreds of people strolling gleefully through their art galleries all evening […]

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By San Antonio Area Foundation

April 19, 2021

Investing In Our Youth Is Investing In Our Community’s Success

A proud fifth-generation Texan, Gavin Nichols was born and raised and Dallas but he’s proud to call San Antonio home since he has lived here for nearly four decades. Much […]

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By San Antonio Area Foundation

April 9, 2021

Donn “Corky” McCorkindale: Living Life To The Fullest

As with any good coach, Pete Wesp has good pep talks in his arsenal. Right at the top of his list is schooling his athletes on the importance of developing […]

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By San Antonio Area Foundation

March 26, 2021

New Grants Boost San Antonio’s African American Community

The San Antonio Area Foundation is proud to team up with and support the San Antonio African American Community Fund (SAAAACF), one of our outreach funds. SAAAACF leadership couldn’t have been […]

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By San Antonio Area Foundation

March 9, 2021

Standing Tall: Nonprofits Take On The COVID-19 New Normal

As time went by and with no relief in sight, Ben Tremillo began realizing what all that talk about the new normal he was hearing everywhere was all about. Weeks turned into […]

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By San Antonio Area Foundation

March 3, 2021

Area Foundation & City of San Antonio Team Up to Help Winter Freeze Victims

Charitable Fund and Relief Program Target City’s Most Vulnerable Residents The country’s seventh-largest city was hit hard by last week’s severe winter storm, heavy snow, and freezing temperatures. Snow and […]

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By San Antonio Area Foundation

February 24, 2021