San Antonio nonprofit helps people rebuild lives with sober living programs and community care
Read full article: San Antonio nonprofit helps people rebuild lives with sober living programs and community carePay It Forward SA offers a bridge to recovery for homeless individuals through community care and life-changing programs
RBFCU donates $25,000 to support San Antonio Food Bank amid SNAP benefits pause
Read full article: RBFCU donates $25,000 to support San Antonio Food Bank amid SNAP benefits pauseRandolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union is partnering with KSAT Community for the “Fill the Truck” event to support the San Antonio Food Bank during the ongoing federal government shutdown.
San Antonio Pets Alive! warns of unauthorized GoFundMe page, calls it ‘misleading’
Read full article: San Antonio Pets Alive! warns of unauthorized GoFundMe page, calls it ‘misleading’San Antonio Pets Alive! said GoFundMe created a donation page for the nonprofit organization without their permission.
‘Thank you, San Antonio’: Community donates over $21,000 to Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner
Read full article: ‘Thank you, San Antonio’: Community donates over $21,000 to Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving DinnerSan Antonio tradition, Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner, prepares for increased need and is seeking community support to serve more meals
‘Fill The Truck’ food drive from KSAT Community, ‘Texas Eats’ seeks community support amid SNAP funding pause
Read full article: ‘Fill The Truck’ food drive from KSAT Community, ‘Texas Eats’ seeks community support amid SNAP funding pauseKSAT Community and Texas Eats are teaming up with the San Antonio Food Bank and Meals On Wheels for a vital “Fill The Truck” food drive on Monday, Nov. 10.
Meals on Wheels San Antonio to continue serving hundreds after community donations
Read full article: Meals on Wheels San Antonio to continue serving hundreds after community donationsMeals on Wheels San Antonio’s meal deliveries, which were set to stop for 350 people in need in Bexar County due to funding loss amid the government shutdown, will continue.
‘Fill The Truck’ food drive seeks community support amid SNAP funding pause
Read full article: ‘Fill The Truck’ food drive seeks community support amid SNAP funding pauseKSAT Community and Texas Eats are teaming up with the San Antonio Food Bank and Meals On Wheels for a vital “Fill The Truck” food drive on Monday, Nov. 10.
‘We will not turn anybody away’: West Side nonprofit welcomes SNAP recipients who need help
Read full article: ‘We will not turn anybody away’: West Side nonprofit welcomes SNAP recipients who need helpIt’s an unsettling time for 40 million Americans who won’t get their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in a few days.
More San Antonio residents turning to church food pantries ahead of SNAP benefit pause
Read full article: More San Antonio residents turning to church food pantries ahead of SNAP benefit pauseNonprofits are already seeing an increase in requests for food assistance, and that number could grow even more as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are paused starting Nov. 1.
Government shutdown contributes to service suspension for some Meals on Wheels San Antonio clients
Read full article: Government shutdown contributes to service suspension for some Meals on Wheels San Antonio clientsMeals On Wheels San Antonio currently provides meal service to around 3,600 clients in Bexar, Frio, and Atascosa counties, but that number will drop the week of Nov. 3.
Meals on Wheels San Antonio to suspend meal delivery services for hundreds due to funding cut
Read full article: Meals on Wheels San Antonio to suspend meal delivery services for hundreds due to funding cutMeals on Wheels San Antonio, a nonprofit that delivers meals to homebound residents in the San Antonio area, announced it will suspend meal delivery services for hundreds of clients starting the week of Nov. 3.
San Antonio nonprofit center opens on West Side to support families in need
Read full article: San Antonio nonprofit center opens on West Side to support families in needA new faith-based nonprofit, the Buckner Family Hope Center, opened Monday and marked the launch of services aimed at strengthening families on the West Side.
Nonprofit helps 90-year-old San Antonio cancer patient regain mobility with wheelchair ramp
Read full article: Nonprofit helps 90-year-old San Antonio cancer patient regain mobility with wheelchair rampVolunteers with the Texas Ramp Project spent Saturday morning building several wheelchair ramps across Bexar County for people in need.
Bexar County leaders highlight economic impact and challenges of local nonprofits
Read full article: Bexar County leaders highlight economic impact and challenges of local nonprofitsNonprofit 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.
Nonprofit organization aims to build trust between police officers and young people
Read full article: Nonprofit organization aims to build trust between police officers and young peopleAgainst All Odds Rise is a San Antonio nonprofit dedicated to uniting communities by reducing fear and bridging the gap between young people and police.
Clemens High School students create thrift store nonprofit to sell trendy clothes at low prices
Read full article: Clemens High School students create thrift store nonprofit to sell trendy clothes at low pricesA thrift store in the middle of Clemens High School is open during lunch period for anyone to shop.
New Braunfels nonprofit to serve more unhoused children after fundraiser raises thousands
Read full article: New Braunfels nonprofit to serve more unhoused children after fundraiser raises thousandsFamily Promise of Greater New Braunfels will now be able to serve over 100 children and family members experiencing homelessness after their fundraising event beat their goal.
Project MEND’s unstoppable push: Two ‘Gear Up For Mobility’ collection drives, a successful mobility phone bank
Read full article: Project MEND’s unstoppable push: Two ‘Gear Up For Mobility’ collection drives, a successful mobility phone bankProject MEND raises $5,800 through KSAT Community phone bank
Surplus barbecue turns Boerne beer garden into benefit cookout for flood victims
Read full article: Surplus barbecue turns Boerne beer garden into benefit cookout for flood victimsHundreds of people across Texas enjoyed food, games, music, prizes and animals on Sunday, all to benefit flood victims in the Hill Country.
Virginia-based nonprofit to give ‘blessing buckets’ to Kerr County flood survivors
Read full article: Virginia-based nonprofit to give ‘blessing buckets’ to Kerr County flood survivorsThe devastation from the Hill County floods has triggered a call to action across our country. One group answering the call is the nonprofit God’s Pit Crew out of Danville, Virginia.
Swing away: Flamingo Club on South Side gives kids new opportunities to play golf for free
Read full article: Swing away: Flamingo Club on South Side gives kids new opportunities to play golf for freeThe Flamingo Club on the South Side is a nonprofit organization that helps underserved kids get into the game of golf.
‘I will never stop’: San Antonio mom who sews shirts for kids with cancer battles her own diagnosis
Read full article: ‘I will never stop’: San Antonio mom who sews shirts for kids with cancer battles her own diagnosisSan Antonio mom and Army veteran Debi Nieto began making the shirts for kids after seeing her son, Noah, battle cancer. Now, she has her own cancer fight in front of her.
Faith drives nonprofit founder’s mission despite eviction from building
Read full article: Faith drives nonprofit founder’s mission despite eviction from buildingA nonprofit dedicated to serving victims of violence in Medina County has touched hundreds of lives in the city of Devine; however, after being forced to shut their shop’s doors due to financial difficulties, the owner is on the search for a new location.
HeartGift provides lifesaving surgeries for children born with congenital heart defects
Read full article: HeartGift provides lifesaving surgeries for children born with congenital heart defectsHeartGift is celebrating 25 years of providing care to children around the world who are born with congenital heart defects
‘I feel very pampered’: Dozens of cancer patients receive uplifting makeovers, wigs
Read full article: ‘I feel very pampered’: Dozens of cancer patients receive uplifting makeovers, wigsEighty-five cancer patients in San Antonio spent their Saturday morning choosing a new head of hair that fits just right.
Nonprofits, small businesses can receive PR training from local professionals at annual workshop
Read full article: Nonprofits, small businesses can receive PR training from local professionals at annual workshopThe San Antonio chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is offering training to local nonprofits and small businesses at its annual Gift of Guidance workshop.
Kendall County Women’s Shelter highlights mission through Bexarfest partnership
Read full article: Kendall County Women’s Shelter highlights mission through Bexarfest partnershipAn organization dedicated to sheltering women and child survivors of domestic abuse is hoping its partnership with TRL Productions’ Bexarfest will both highlight its mission and help students in their future.
Nonprofit pushes for awareness of resources for special needs families following abandoned teen
Read full article: Nonprofit pushes for awareness of resources for special needs families following abandoned teenA 15-year-old girl with autism was allegedly abandoned and left near garbage dumpsters by her mother in June.
Gardopia Gardens awarded grant to develop curriculum aimed at promoting healthy eating habits among children
Read full article: Gardopia Gardens awarded grant to develop curriculum aimed at promoting healthy eating habits among childrenGardenia Gardens has been awarded a $46,963 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant to team up with local school districts and develop a curriculum centered on promoting healthy eating habits and sustainable agriculture.
Nonprofit resource hub Big Mama’s Safe House expands into West Side community
Read full article: Nonprofit resource hub Big Mama’s Safe House expands into West Side communityBennie Price started Big Mama's Safe House on the East Side in 2021 and it's turned into a big help for his community. He's now being asked to start a similar resource hub on the West Side.
SA nonprofits partner with American Diabetes Association to teach kids importance of diabetes prevention
Read full article: SA nonprofits partner with American Diabetes Association to teach kids importance of diabetes preventionThe Greater YMCA San Antonio is partnering with the American Diabetes Association to help teach kids about diabetes prevention through their Camp Project Prevention.
Child Advocates San Antonio unveils newly renovated Harvey E. Najim Campus
Read full article: Child Advocates San Antonio unveils newly renovated Harvey E. Najim CampusA local nonprofit that supports on average over 1,400 children in foster care each year through advocacy has a newly renovated campus where children can feel safe, learn and play.
Conference in San Antonio provides resources to grandparents who are raising children
Read full article: Conference in San Antonio provides resources to grandparents who are raising childrenTexas Grandparents Raising Grandchildren hosted their fourth annual Healthy Grandfamilies Conference to better provide resources and discuss topics including self-care, mental health and estate planning for those that are raising children.
SAPD cadets learn how to respond to incidents involving people with autism
Read full article: SAPD cadets learn how to respond to incidents involving people with autismSan Antonio nonprofits have teamed up to create a training program to help San Antonio police cadets better understand autism spectrum disorders.
Cowboy Breakfast Foundation announces it is ending — but event will still go on
Read full article: Cowboy Breakfast Foundation announces it is ending — but event will still go onThe Cowboy Breakfast Foundation on Thursday officially announced it is cutting ties to the long-held tradition of Cowboy Breakfast, which was the “unofficial kickoff to the rodeo season.
There are volunteer opportunities to help people experiencing homelessness
Read full article: There are volunteer opportunities to help people experiencing homelessnessWith another night of frigid temperatures expected, a local nonprofit is providing a warm and safe place for people experiencing homelessness.
San Antonio nonprofit saved by Christmas miracle
Read full article: San Antonio nonprofit saved by Christmas miracleFrom a major setback to a Christmas miracle. On Monday morning, the nonprofit Blessed Angels found their work vehicles vandalized and burglarized. By Tuesday, the nonprofit had received an outpouring of support.
Cowboy Breakfast to return in 2024 for the first time since pre-pandemic and will be official rodeo event
Read full article: Cowboy Breakfast to return in 2024 for the first time since pre-pandemic and will be official rodeo eventThe long-held tradition of the Cowboy Breakfast is returning in 2024 for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, and going forward, it’s going to officially be a rodeo event.
West Side nonprofit gets new kitchen to help mission fighting food insecurity
Read full article: West Side nonprofit gets new kitchen to help mission fighting food insecurityThe Madonna Center on the West Side of San Antonio is getting a new addition to their campus, one that will help their mission in fighting food insecurity.
Nonprofit kicks off Thanksgiving 365 initiative to raise money, canned foods for families
Read full article: Nonprofit kicks off Thanksgiving 365 initiative to raise money, canned foods for familiesThe local nonprofit Inner City Development is kicking off its Thanksgiving 365 initiative to raise money and canned foods to feed families and individuals.
Nonprofit pairs veterans suffering from military traumas with service animals
Read full article: Nonprofit pairs veterans suffering from military traumas with service animalsK9′s for Warriors is a nonprofit organization that pairs trained service animals with veterans suffering from PTSD and other military trauma.
More than 400 nonprofits are registered to participate in The Big Give this year
Read full article: More than 400 nonprofits are registered to participate in The Big Give this yearThe Big Give, a 24-hour online fundraiser for local nonprofits is back next week, but there’s a way you can give in advance.
Organization helping people with special needs endures setback after catalytic converters stolen from several vehicles
Read full article: Organization helping people with special needs endures setback after catalytic converters stolen from several vehiclesA nonprofit that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is enduring a major setback after being targeted by thieves who stole catalytic converters off some of their vehicles.
Operation Gratitude, volunteers assemble nearly 4,000 care packages for JBSA-Lackland recruit graduates
Read full article: Operation Gratitude, volunteers assemble nearly 4,000 care packages for JBSA-Lackland recruit graduatesNonprofit organization sends thousands of care packages a year to military and frontline responders.
San Antonio-area nonprofit looks for volunteers to continue its mission
Read full article: San Antonio-area nonprofit looks for volunteers to continue its missionThe local nonprofit House of Neighborly Service has been helping San Antonians for over 100 years and is looking for volunteers to continue its mission.
Nonprofit helping hard-of-hearing kids gets $140K grant to redo playground, outdoor space
Read full article: Nonprofit helping hard-of-hearing kids gets $140K grant to redo playground, outdoor spaceAid the Silent was one of 100 groups across the country to be selected for Lowe's Hometowns program. Aid the Silent will receive $140,000 to build a deaf-accessible playground, renovate sidewalks and create an outdoor stage for community events.
San Antonio mother shares how local nonprofit has changed her family’s life
Read full article: San Antonio mother shares how local nonprofit has changed her family’s lifeAny Baby Can San Antonio, which serves thousands of families with children and youth facing serious health or developmental challenges, is getting ready to host its biggest fundraiser of the year.
Soldiers’ Angels hopes to collect 20,000 pounds of items for care packages
Read full article: Soldiers’ Angels hopes to collect 20,000 pounds of items for care packagesThe local nonprofit organization Soldiers’ Angels hopes to collect 20,000 pounds of items for care packages to send to U.S. service members that are presently deployed.
Community for Life Foundation aims to invest in future with scholarships
Read full article: Community for Life Foundation aims to invest in future with scholarshipsSince 2001, the Community for Life foundation has provided food to those in need, mentorship to the young, life skill training for adults, and thousands of dollars every year to help the future leaders of our community.
Nonprofit Moms Against Poverty helping underserved children across the globe
Read full article: Nonprofit Moms Against Poverty helping underserved children across the globeAs families continue to recover from the effects of the pandemic, there are currently more than 11 million children living below the poverty line.
Feed SA hopes to raise 1M meals for 2023 city-wide food campaign
Read full article: Feed SA hopes to raise 1M meals for 2023 city-wide food campaignFeed SA is a city-wide movement to help fight hunger. Every Feed SA season, there is a call for local organizations to fundraise, donate and serve with the San Antonio Food Bank.
South Texas Blood & Tissue Center celebrates National Donate Life month
Read full article: South Texas Blood & Tissue Center celebrates National Donate Life monthApril is National Donate Life Month and the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center is working to explain how signing up to be an organ donor can help so many people around the country.
University Health, Fresh Start accepting applications for no-cost reconstructive surgeries for kids
Read full article: University Health, Fresh Start accepting applications for no-cost reconstructive surgeries for kidsFresh Start Surgical Gifts is accepting applications for the surgeries that will be performed on June 24 and 25.
Nonprofit works to bridge gap between SAPD, community through sit-down conversations
Read full article: Nonprofit works to bridge gap between SAPD, community through sit-down conversationsOne nonprofit organization is working to bridge the gap between law enforcement and historically-underserved communities by hosting sit-down conversations between the two.
‘Warm Feet for Warriors’ sock drive aims to send 75,000 pairs to veterans, active military
Read full article: ‘Warm Feet for Warriors’ sock drive aims to send 75,000 pairs to veterans, active militaryThe most requested item from deployed service members and veterans in VA hospitals is socks. You can donate online or just go to the Soldiers’ Angels veteran center and drop off donations until the end of March.
San Antonio nonprofit provides rehabilitation services, employment for blind and vision impaired
Read full article: San Antonio nonprofit provides rehabilitation services, employment for blind and vision impairedThe San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind has been empowering the lives of thousands of people with vision loss.
Nonprofit empowers people to overcome obstacles with employment opportunities
Read full article: Nonprofit empowers people to overcome obstacles with employment opportunitiesA non-profit has discovered a way to help the disenfranchised secure a path to employment and at the same time feed the food insecure. It all started in one kitchen.
New Braunfels nonprofit helps abused children feel safer in their own homes with room transformations
Read full article: New Braunfels nonprofit helps abused children feel safer in their own homes with room transformations“We paint, we’ll do murals, light fixtures, decor, new furniture, always a new mattress, new bedding,” Vybiral said.