Six of the most impressive young people in the area competed to be San Antonio’s “Youth of the Year” in the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s national competition for 2021. Ad“The Youth of the Year award recognizes exemplary teens who have made significant contributions to their family, school, community, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio,” organizers said. AdFind biographies of the six San Antonio Youth of the Year finalists, provided by The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio, with a video introducing each of them, here. Find more KSAT coverage of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio here. Take a tour of the Boys & Girls Club of San Antonio’s facility below.

They’re competing to be San Antonio’s “Youth of the Year” in the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s national competition for 2021. You can stream the event live in the player below or on the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio’s Facebook page. Below are biographies of the six San Antonio Youth of the Year finalists provided by The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio, with a video introducing each of them. JuanFor over ten years, Juan has been a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio. Visit BeGreatSA.org for more information.”AdFind more KSAT coverage of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio here.

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio-based USAA has donated $5 million to nonprofit organizations across the country as support during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a large chunk of that going to seven local programs. USAA on Thursday announced $3.5 million will go to local organizations like Haven for Hope, the San Antonio Food Bank and Meals on Wheels “to address needs exacerbated by the ongoing pandemic.”“Since the pandemic began in March, many families across the country have experienced hardships related to food insecurity, limited access to technology and connectivity for remote schooling, lack of childcare and sometimes even homelessness,” Harriet Dominique, chief diversity, inclusion and corporate responsibility officer, said in a news release. “Aligned with our mission, we hope this continued support that we are able to provide to key nonprofit organizations helps with some of the burdens families are experiencing.”AdThe seven organizations included in the distribution include:Boys & Girls Clubs of San AntonioHaven for Hope of Bexar CountySan Antonio Food BankSan Antonio Metropolitan MinistriesUnited Way of San Antonio and Bexar CountyMeals on Wheels San AntonioTexas A&M University-San Antonio to help “close the digital divide”The remaining funds will be donated to more than a dozen nonprofit locations across the country, USAA said. The latest report from the Labor Department shows that the number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose to 742,000 last week. More coronavirus coverage:

SAN ANTONIO – The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio has created a solution for parents searching for a place where their student can learn while most campuses continue virtual learning during the first few weeks of school. Last month, Metropolitan Health District Medical Director Dr. Junda Woo issued a health directive stating that virtual learning should continue until Sept. 7th. The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio (BGCSA) will launch a Learning Pod program to help students succeed away from the classroom. AdGarvens said many of the kids struggled with virtual learning and experienced setbacks with their curriculum. RELATED: UIW offers free back-to-school vaccines for San Antonio school children

SAN ANTONIO – To help ensure children living in low-income households don’t fall behind in a virtual classroom, KSAT Community is teaming up with the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio (BGCSA) to spread awareness for BGCSA’s Learning Pod Program Wish List. With the onset of the pandemic, the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio made the difficult decision to close the clubs and suspend in-person programming. For kids that need BGCSA the most, the nonprofit will offer academic support in the virtual learning environment. “In order to help our Club kids attending virtual school at Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio, we need to supply all of the tools they need for success,” Garvens said. Supplies can be dropped off or mailed to Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio 123 Ralph Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78204.

SAN ANTONIO – When the coronavirus pandemic hit South Texas, the Salvation Army of San Antonio worked quickly to ensure its shelter residents would be safe. “We’re not taking the traffic indoors, so we’ve moved our canteen truck outside,” said Brad Mayhar, spokesperson for the Salvation Army of San Antonio. “When people donate through our local Salvation Army web site, the money stays local and it helps our local programs here in San Antonio,” said Mayhar. Click here for more information or to donate to the Salvation Army of San Antonio. The first case confirmed in the U.S. was in mid-January and the first case confirmed in San Antonio was in mid-February.

SAN ANTONIO – The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio may not be able to host their Club Kids due to the coronavirus pandemic, but they’re still actively engaged in the community. On Thursday, lines of cars were able to pick up packages of food downtown. Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio distribute food to needy familiesThe San Antonio Food Bank provides fresh produce while the club provides dry goods. You don’t need to be a club member to receive emergency food. On Wednesday, the club is scheduled to distribute food at its clubhouse next to Martin Luther King Park.

The Boys and Girls Club handed out fresh fruits and vegetables to 1,200 families on Wednesday with the help of the San Antonio Food Bank.

SAN ANTONIO – More than 600 people showed up for Thanksgiving dinner at two Boys and Girls Club Of San Antonio locations. Ashley Furniture Store provided the feast.

They’re competing to be San Antonio’s “Youth of the Year” in the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s national competition. The winner of the San Antonio competition will receive a college scholarship, a Macintosh laptop and Whataburger for a year. Below are biographies of the five San Antonio Youth of the Year finalists provided by The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio, with a video introducing each of them. Aaliyah GloverAaliyah has been a member of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio for the past 11 years. She has also participated in the Youth Orchestra of San Antonio and attended St. Cecilia Youth ACTS, a faith based retreat.