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Black History Month: Uplifting SA’s Black Community

February marks Black History Month, an opportune time to reflect on the shared struggles and achievements of the black community. The San Antonio Area Foundation engages in support and uplifting […]

Blog

By Eric Moreno

February 13, 2024

Food Donation Feeds Hungry Families in Our Region

In late 2019, John Galbraith contacted the San Antonio Area Foundation to propose the idea of donating a truckload of potatoes to small food pantries in our local region. We […]

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By Gavin Nichols

February 5, 2024

Key Developments Every Financial Advisor Should Watch in 2024

2023 was a busy year! We understand that charitable giving topics may not always be at the top of your reading list. That’s why we’re here! Your team at the […]

Blog, For Financial Advisors

By Cecilia Martinez

January 29, 2024

Navigating Philanthropy in 2024 with the Area Foundation

Happy New Year from the San Antonio Area Foundation! We hope your 2024 is off to a good start! Many of you have been fund holders and fund advisors at […]

Blog, For Donors

By Cecilia Martinez

January 25, 2024

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 […]

Blog, SALSA Spotlight Series

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, […]

News

By Hernan Rozemberg

December 18, 2023