An Area Foundation Update
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Area Foundation Uplifts Local Native American Cultural Arts Nonprofits
By Kiko Martinez SAN ANTONIO – There’s no shortage of celebrations of Mexican and Mexican American culture in our great city. Not so visible on the cultural radar is awareness and recognition of our region’s Native American population. Two local cultural…
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Coming Home: Area Foundation New Team Member Reflects On Spirit Of Thanksgiving
By Cristiana Salinas SAN ANTONIO – So much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving season! I hope you enjoy this video we’re sharing, pulling back the curtains a bit on our organization and staff here at the San Antonio Area Foundation. I…
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At the Forefront: Area Foundation Invests in Trust-Based Philanthropy
By Stephanie LaFroscia and Patricia Mejia SAN ANTONIO – Responding to the pandemic required philanthropic funders to change the way we support nonprofit organizations. Among key challenges, provide unrestricted funding allowing organizations to adapt to rapidly changing environments; increase access and speed of support through simplified grant applications…
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Veterans Day 2022: Area Foundation Honors Charlie Uranga’s Life & Service
By Ben Wiese SAN ANTONIO — He was a pioneering Mexican American who built generational wealth in the 20th century. An invaluable donor and supporter of the University of Texas Health Science Center, helping people improve their health through his…
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