First Generation Legacy Scholars Off To College!
SAN ANTONIO – The inaugural group of San Antonio Area Foundation Legacy Scholarship recipients is officially off to college! Before they begin their higher education careers thanks to their new […]
Back To School: Empowering Youth-Centered Nonprofits
The return of students to school this month provides a somber reminder that our community still has a long way to go toward achieving equitable educational attainment. According to 2023 […]
Tackling Loneliness Crisis Among Older Adults
The concept of wellness transcends more than just good health or the absence of illness or disease. Wellness is self-care – taking care of the whole person, mind, body and […]
Disability Pride Month: Facing Lingering Challenges
More than 30 years ago this month, history was made with the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, including in employment, transportation, public […]
Saying Goodbye and Good Luck to our Pioneering Colleague
So long and happy retirement, Sandie! The Area Foundation would like to extend our utmost appreciation to Sandie Palomo-Gonzalez, who retired last month after 16 years with the organization. Sandie […]
Celebrating Area Foundation Scholarship Recipients
Did you know that the Area Foundation houses more 120 scholarship funds? That typically translates to more than $5 million awarded yearly, even more now with our new Legacy Scholarship. […]
Hoops Program Uplifts At-Risk Youth
The San Antonio Area Foundation is proud to support community programs benefiting our youth and which speak to our vision of closing opportunity gaps for those who need it most. […]
Monster Moms Offers Healing Circle Through Juneteenth Celebration
A local nonprofit dedicated to helping domestic violence victims and low-income families observes Juneteenth to spread its message of community support. Formed in 2017, Monster Moms works to empower single-parent, low-income families, […]
Elder Abuse is Everyone’s Business – Here’s Why
As Americans, we believe in justice for all. Yet we fail to live up to this promise when we allow older members of our society to be abused or neglected. Older […]
Area Foundation Helps Improve Police/Youth Relations
With growing tensions between law enforcement and the communities they serve – youth in particular – in recent years, anything that can be done to ratchet down potential confrontations is […]