BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Nonprofit leaders, staff and volunteers joined Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai on Monday to discuss the services that nonprofit organizations provide to the community, especially during the government shutdown.
Monday marked the start of the SA to SA Advocacy Week, an inaugural event that’s meant to unite nonprofits and local leaders to champion policy, funding and recognition for the community.
Scott McInnich, CEO of The Nonprofit Council, emphasized the council’s mission to support and strengthen nonprofits across 17 counties.
McInnich highlighted the sector’s economic impact, saying nonprofits sustain more than 87,000 jobs and generate $13 billion annually in the community.
“Nonprofits aren’t simply charitable organizations, they’re strategic investments in our community,” McInnich said. He also sounded an alarm about funding challenges threatening nonprofits’ ability to provide critical services amid growing demand.
Sakai and District 4 Councilman Edward Mungia showed support for SA to SA Advocacy Week. They pledged support for nonprofits despite political and financial obstacles.
“When the pandemic happened and we lost revenue, who do we go to? Nonprofits to build a gap,” Mungia said.
Nonprofits are facing funding challenges amid a 78% increase in demand for their services, a news release from organizers states.
Nonprofits receive less than 1% of the City of San Antonio’s budget and every dollar invested leverages $11 in additional resources. The council encouraged residents and leaders to donate, participate and advocate for nonprofits.
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