Why I Started A Scholarship Fund With The Area Foundation
As the eldest of eight siblings and the first to graduate from college, I knew back during my days at Highlands High School in San Antonio that I would need […]
Investing In Our Youth Through Academic Success
Tiffany Padilla always dreamed of getting a college degree to reach her career goal of becoming a youth counselor. But following her father’s stroke a few years ago, which took […]
Area Foundation Leader Wins Renaissance with the Stars 2021 and Supports Cause
“I’m Lisa Brunsvold, the VP of Development and Donor Services at the San Antonio Area Foundation (SAAFDN). It’s been my privilege to work alongside the San Antonio Area African American […]
Top Fundraiser for SA’s Black Community Back in Action
Renaissance with the Stars dance-off combines entertainment with philanthropy Only a global pandemic last year could put a stop to the decade-long run for one of the top annual fundraising […]
All Together Now: Advocating For Older Adults Through Collective Impact
It doesn’t take long for anyone to realize that Jane Paccione is a bona fide force of nature. Her experience, knowledge and passion are just that palpable. Not only that, […]
Area Foundation Grant Helps Save Domestic Violence Survivors
TW // sexual violence, domestic violence Domestic violence, which threatens the lives of vulnerable victims and the healthy development of thousands of families, had already risen to alarming highs in […]
Hit The Dance Floor: Renaissance With The Stars Makes Triumphant Return
Like so many annual events and fundraisers that light up San Antonio’s social and cultural landscape — often vital to their sponsoring organizations — Renaissance with the Stars is set to return […]
Catchafire: Matching SA Nonprofits With Volunteer Experts
While looking at ways to support local nonprofits in their recovery efforts last year, the San Antonio Area Foundation joined other local funders to bring Catchafire to the San Antonio […]
Meet Them Where They Are: Wash & Learn Helps Bridge SA’s Digital Divide
Libraries Without Borders US (LWB US) is a nonprofit organization that delivers access to information, education and cultural resources. From parks in Baltimore to laundromats in San Antonio, LWB US […]
Meet Our Youth Leadership Development & Artist Fellowship Grantees
Uplifting San Antonio’s youth takes a village. That’s why the Area Foundation is teaming up with UP Partnership to invest nearly $500,000 to boost nonprofit organizations working to amplify youth […]