Category: Blog

Older Americans Month: Calling For Volunteers

Let’s flip the script on aging. That’s the theme behind this year’s Older Americans Month (OAM), observed every year in May. Created to honor older adults, OAM also aims to […]

FIESTA: Meet Area Foundation’s Medal Designer

Growing up in San Antonio, artist Citlali Diaz knew from an early age that they had a passion and a talent for art.  Their graphic design talent led to being […]

One Year In: Listening, Learning, and Leading with Purpose

Dear Friends, A year ago, I stepped into the role of CEO at the San Antonio Area Foundation—new to the South, new to Texas, and new to this incredible city. […]

Professional Advisors Find A Home At The Area Foundation

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Area Foundation wants professional advisors in our community to know they have a resource in the most trusted and impactful philanthropic partner. The Area Foundation is committed to […]

Thanks For Sharing Your Story With Us!

A key component of the San Antonio Area Foundation’s 60th anniversary public engagement campaign was the Share Your Story (SYS) series. These brief video testimonial segments, published on the Area Foundation’s YouTube channel as […]

Rabbi Jacobson: SAAFdn’s First Board Chair & Civil Rights Leader

His name may not be as well known in San Antonio as other local legendary figures, but there’s no doubt that David Jacobson left a lasting impact on our community […]

Producing A Miracle In Cibolo

Build it and they will come. What started as a vision to build an athletic field for children with physical and cognitive challenges is now a community focal point that […]

An Icon In Philanthropy: Remembering Rosemary Kowalski

This week, the city of San Antonio lost a true icon when businesswoman Rosemary Kowalski passed away at 100. Kowalski, who famously told in stories that she never even liked […]

One For The Ages: Area Foundation’s 60th Anniversary Celebration

More than 400 supporters of the San Antonio Area Foundation gathered Nov. 20 at the Witte Museum Mays Family Center to mark the foundation’s 60th anniversary. Celebrants were in a […]

National Family Caregiver Month: Honoring Unsung Heroes

The population of people 85 and older – those most likely to need care – is expected to grow exponentially in the coming decades. They often face progressively debilitating conditions, […]