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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Time To Speak Up As If Our Lives Depended On It
I’ve had many close friends check in on me over the last few months. Given everything going on with racial unrest across the country, they just wanted to make sure […]
Keeping it Vibrant: Going All in on Arts & Culture
If you’re familiar with our mission and work, you likely know that we work with generous donors to help fund hundreds of wonderful nonprofit organizations across our community. What you […]