AACOG/Gonzaba Foundation Warm Hearts, Warm Homes Project
As our region undergoes colder temperatures during the early months in the year, residents in the Alamo Region, especially those of low-income households, often including older adults do not have a safe and reliable source of heat in their homes. AACOG’s Warm Hearts, Warm Homes (heater) program affords seniors 60 and older, considered of low-income […]
Celebrating the southside
A signature of Southside’s dynamic growth is VIDA, San Antonio. Voted Best New Community by MYSA readers, the 600-acre VIDA community is a walkable community filled with parks, trails, a planned pool and clubhouse located next to Texas A&M-San Antonio and the future University Health hospital and medical campus.
South Texas Blood and Tissue Center hosts blood drive in support of the arts
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District 5 Preps for the New School Year with a Back-to-School Fair
SAN ANTONIO (August 1, 2023) — On Saturday, August 5 from 9 a.m. to noon, District 5 will host a Back-to-School fair at Burbank High School (1002 Edwards, 78204) to support students heading into the 2023-2024 school year. “This time of year, is always special for the district 5 Office, as it is an opportunity to […]
Volunteers return to San Antonio-area nonprofits
Resident Diane Workman volunteers at the San Antonio Humane Society three times a week. She spends her mornings loading an industrial-size washing machine with blankets, pet bedding and anything else that needs to be cleaned. “I just feel like I’m accomplishing something, and I love animals, and I know they need the help,” Workman said. […]
South Texas Blood & Tissue, The Gonzaba Foundation, and Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center “Double Your Impact”
Donate blood and help celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month South Texas Blood & Tissue and The Gonzaba Foundation are partnering during National Hispanic Heritage Month for South Texas Blood & Tissue’s Double Your Impact initiative to help fund music and dance classes for young students and seniors through the Guadalupe Cultural Arts, a south Texas cultural treasure providing […]
SAHCC’s Latina Leadership Institute Announces Members of 2023 Class
SAHCC’s Latina Leadership Institute Announces Members of 2023 Class SAN ANTONIO (March 29, 2023) – The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC) is pleased to welcome its eighth cohort of inspiring leaders to the Latina Leadership Institute (LLI). SAHCC congratulates the following individuals selected to participate in this year’s program: Martha Livingston, San Antonio Counseling […]
Lights of Esperanza sparkles with 40,000 lights, festivities & holiday magic
Texas A&M University-San Antonio hosted its annual Lights of Esperanza celebration Nov. 28, turning the campus into a vibrant spectacle. The tradition celebrates the lighting of the campus to welcome the holiday season bringing together a community and even welcoming newcomers. Lights of Esperanza took place under slightly chilly weather with temperatures in the 50s, […]
District 3 Council Office takes part in 3rd Annual Turkey Giveaway
SAN ANTONIO (November 7,2023) — Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran, The Gonzaba Foundation and District 3 staff worked tirelessly on Monday giving out hundreds of turkeys to the local community. Thanks to the local VFWs, neighborhood associations, churches, food pantries and school districts, the office was able to connect and assist in distributing hundreds of turkeys directly to […]