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Baptist Health System seeks donations for 10th annual Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive
Read full article: Baptist Health System seeks donations for 10th annual Healthy Over Hungry Cereal DriveBaptist Health System is partnering with the San Antonio Food Bank for the 10th annual Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive through June 14.
Texas Diaper Bank urges community for donations to distribute to Houston families affected by tornado, floods
Read full article: Texas Diaper Bank urges community for donations to distribute to Houston families affected by tornado, floodsThe Texas Diaper Bank is urging the community for donations following a recent tornado and flooding in Houston.
South Texas Blood & Tissue offers some first-time donors a chance to ‘get away’
Read full article: South Texas Blood & Tissue offers some first-time donors a chance to ‘get away’Spring Break is on the horizon, and South Texas Blood & Tissue is offering the opportunity for some to “get away” if they give away blood or platelets for the first time.
Family creates legacy of joy for children, following tragic death of son
Read full article: Family creates legacy of joy for children, following tragic death of sonA local family that lost their son over two years ago is carrying on his legacy by bringing joy to other children through a donation-based festival.
Local temple collects $10,000 in period products for girls, women in need
Read full article: Local temple collects $10,000 in period products for girls, women in needThe Alliance for Period Supplies reports one in three low-income people who are menstruating miss work, school, or important events because they can't afford tampons, pads, liners, or adult diapers.
South Texas blood supply sees steep decline after Fourth of July holiday
Read full article: South Texas blood supply sees steep decline after Fourth of July holidayThe San Antonio community has seen a decline in the blood supply over the last few weeks. The South Texas Blood and Tissue Center needs your help.
School supplies, volunteers needed for annual ‘Write Start’ project
Read full article: School supplies, volunteers needed for annual ‘Write Start’ projectFrom July 4 until August 4, the United Way will host the “Write Start” project, which supports teachers in the Judson and Somerset Independent School Districts.
Uvalde Library works to archive donated items following the Robb Elementary shooting
Read full article: Uvalde Library works to archive donated items following the Robb Elementary shootingThroughout this past year, thousands of items have been donated to memorialize the lives lost at Robb Elementary last May.
San Antonio community, nonprofit bring holiday cheer to families battling cancer
Read full article: San Antonio community, nonprofit bring holiday cheer to families battling cancerThanks to the San Antonio community, dozens of local families who have loved ones dealing with cancer will have gifts under their trees this holiday.
Local nonprofit collecting holiday gift donations for families battling cancer
Read full article: Local nonprofit collecting holiday gift donations for families battling cancerIt’s the season of giving, and Big Love Cancer Care needs your help to bring holiday cheer to local families dealing with the toughest fight of their lives.
Shelters and community nonprofits warmly welcome winter clothing donations
Read full article: Shelters and community nonprofits warmly welcome winter clothing donationsSan Antonio nonprofits that serve the homeless community are ready to receive the gently used coats, sweaters and blankets taking up space in your home.
Family Violence Prevention Services seeks costume donations for children, teens
Read full article: Family Violence Prevention Services seeks costume donations for children, teensOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and KSAT Community is partnering with Family Violence Prevention Services to donate costumes for kids and teens in need.
Applications for Uvalde Together We Rise Fund open this week
Read full article: Applications for Uvalde Together We Rise Fund open this weekSince the Robb Elementary shooting, $16 million has been donated to the Uvalde Together We Rise Fund. A local steering committee is working with the National Compassion Fund to decide who is eligible for money and how much.
Here’s why volunteering is important and how to get involved
Read full article: Here’s why volunteering is important and how to get involvedAfter a big drop in face-to-face volunteering during COVID, Americans may be feeling ready to reconnect with their communities, whether it is building a house, making a meal, or mentoring a child.
San Antonio community supports family that lost everything in lightning strike fire
Read full article: San Antonio community supports family that lost everything in lightning strike fireOne southside family’s long road to recovery is a little easier thanks to the support from the San Antonio community.
City Council sponsors summer blood drives as need for blood increases
Read full article: City Council sponsors summer blood drives as need for blood increasesCity Council has announced that it is sponsoring a “Summer District Challenge” in response to a lack of blood donations in the San Antonio area.
Uvalde Together We Rise Fund: Where’s the money?
Read full article: Uvalde Together We Rise Fund: Where’s the money?It's been over two months since the Robb Elementary shooting, yet families who were affected still have not received the millions of dollars in donations. KSAT 12 is diving deeper into where that money is.
Nonprofit hopes to reach goal of giving out 2,022 new blankets to veterans and deployed service members
Read full article: Nonprofit hopes to reach goal of giving out 2,022 new blankets to veterans and deployed service membersThe Soldiers’ Angels Blanket Drive kicks off this week where they intend to collect new blankets to distribute to veterans in VA hospitals and shipped to deployed service members.
Blood donations still not at ideal levels following mass shooting at Uvalde elementary school
Read full article: Blood donations still not at ideal levels following mass shooting at Uvalde elementary schoolCommunity members are stepping up and helping the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center, but they say they still are not at the level of donations they would prefer to be at.
San Antonio nonprofit hosts 3rd annual care package collection drive for deployed service members
Read full article: San Antonio nonprofit hosts 3rd annual care package collection drive for deployed service membersThe nonprofit Soldiers’ Angels is having their annual collection drive and are gathering hygiene items, puzzles and snacks to send to US service members that are presently deployed.
San Antonio restaurant renames popular drink, donates funds to Ukraine
Read full article: San Antonio restaurant renames popular drink, donates funds to UkraineWith President Biden’s executive order to ban Russian imports of seafood, alcohol, and diamonds, those in the service industry have chosen to stand in solidarity with Ukraine.
Claude W. Black Community Center gives out hundreds of toys, supply-filled school backpacks
Read full article: Claude W. Black Community Center gives out hundreds of toys, supply-filled school backpacksSeveral organizations came together for the 43rd Claude W. Black Community Center holiday gift giveaway Monday morning.
San Antonio nonprofit raising funds on Giving Tuesday for wild and farmed animals living in animal sanctuary
Read full article: San Antonio nonprofit raising funds on Giving Tuesday for wild and farmed animals living in animal sanctuaryBlack Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us and now it’s all about Giving Tuesday. Since 2012, Giving Tuesday has become a day when people give to charities.
Light in the wallet for Giving Tuesday? No problem. Here are 5 ideas for non-monetary items to donate.
Read full article: Light in the wallet for Giving Tuesday? No problem. Here are 5 ideas for non-monetary items to donate.With Giving Tuesday now here, people might want to donate money to a good cause, but simply might not have much of it lying around.
South Texas Blood and Tissue Center in need of blood donations during holiday season
Read full article: South Texas Blood and Tissue Center in need of blood donations during holiday seasonWhile the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center is always looking for more people to donate blood, they find themselves more in need around the holidays.
Grandmother starts organization in honor of grandchild killed on Mother’s Day
Read full article: Grandmother starts organization in honor of grandchild killed on Mother’s DayA San Antonio grandmother is keeping her granddaughter’s spirit alive through a non-profit organization she started in her honor. Her granddaughter, Saryah Perez, 6, was shot and killed during a car meet during what San Antonio police say was a dispute on Mother’s Day.
San Antonio woman encouraging blood donations after transfusion saved her life
Read full article: San Antonio woman encouraging blood donations after transfusion saved her lifeUnits of blood are critical when it comes to saving lives in emergencies. The shelves at the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center have some units of blood, but its not enough because there is a critical blood shortage.
Vulnerable SAHA residents in need of donations in aftermath of winter storms
Read full article: Vulnerable SAHA residents in need of donations in aftermath of winter stormsSAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Housing Authority is asking the community for donations to help some of the city’s most vulnerable residents in the aftermath of historic winter weather, which left many with no access to necessities. SAHA is asking community members to donate water, non-perishable food items and adult diapers for elderly and disabled residents who were severely affected by the winter storms. They also said many of these residents have limited mobility or transportation to go to grocery stores. SAHA is accepting donations at its main office, located at 820 S. Flores Street, from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The housing authority has partnered with the San Antonio Food Bank to coordinate a food box drop-off at several properties.
San Antonio woman dies from COVID-19, daughter carries on her mission to help SA Food Bank
Read full article: San Antonio woman dies from COVID-19, daughter carries on her mission to help SA Food BankSAN ANTONIO – Katherine Kelly’s mom, Brenda, always answered the call to help. In March, Brenda stepped in to help the San Antonio Food Bank. Although she lives in Rhode Island, Katherine began to raise donations for the San Antonio Food Bank. President and CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank Eric Cooper calls Brenda and Katherine’s dedication inspiring. RELATED: ‘We’re praying for shorter lines,’: SA Food Bank CEO says food bank still seeing high demand amid pandemic
Nonprofits look for direct community support after Fiesta 2020 cancellation
Read full article: Nonprofits look for direct community support after Fiesta 2020 cancellationSAN ANTONIO – More than 100 nonprofits are looking for a plan-B after Fiesta San Antonio 2020 was canceled after officials had postponed the event for November. Fiesta San Antonio canceled in 2020, officials announceBarton Simpson, the commander of the Texas Cavaliers, said his organization was prepared but disappointed by the cancellation. Simpson said organization members are committed to working hard for those agencies so they can make it to the next Fiesta event. Fiesta ‘encouraging’ nonprofits to honor 2020 tickets for 2021 eventsKatrina Campbell, with Brighton SA, said they have jumped into fundraising mode already. Campbell says about $100,000 in presold tickets for the 2020 Fiesta event has been donated back to the organization since the event was canceled.
9-year-old boy celebrates his birthday with a canned food drive instead of a party
Read full article: 9-year-old boy celebrates his birthday with a canned food drive instead of a partyOne child in particular really stood out: A boy who decided he wanted to give back to the community for his 9th birthday. Erica Gamboa said her son, Mason, wanted to use his birthday this year to help out locally. That’s when the idea of a canned food drive came in. “We were able to collect $485, and also a lot of canned goods,” Gamboa said. The canned goods Mason collected on his birthday.
Community lives up to ‘San Antonio Strong‘ with generous response to COVID-19 pandemic, food bank CEO says
Read full article: Community lives up to ‘San Antonio Strong‘ with generous response to COVID-19 pandemic, food bank CEO saysSAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio community has helped those in need get through nine difficult weeks of COVID-19 impact. The San Antonio Food Bank showed just how far the community’s generosity extended in its COVID-19 Crisis Impact Report, which was released Wednesday. CEO Eric Cooper said "San Antonio Strong" has proven true in our community. “It's been the COVID-19 crisis that has brought out this need,” he said. Some $9.1 million purchased 200 semi-truck loads of food over the last nine weeks, and federal funds are now arriving.
Community lives up to ‘San Antonio Strong‘ with generous response to COVID-19 pandemic, food bank CEO says
Read full article: Community lives up to ‘San Antonio Strong‘ with generous response to COVID-19 pandemic, food bank CEO saysCommunity lives up to ‘San Antonio Strong‘ with generous response to COVID-19 pandemic, food bank CEO saysPublished: May 20, 2020, 10:19 pmThe San Antonio Food Bank says the community stepped up to the plate to ensure needy families didn’t go hungry during the pandemic.
San Antonio Food Bank, NEISD partner to feed families in need
Read full article: San Antonio Food Bank, NEISD partner to feed families in needSAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Food Bank is working with the North East Independent School District to make sure families living in the district are being fed. The food bank kicked off the first of four food drives scheduled for the district this month on Wednesday and served about 1,800 families. Volunteers who helped during the drive included teachers, counselors and the National Guard. Families who want to take part in upcoming drives must register online.
San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture asking for help due to COVID-19 crisis
Read full article: San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture asking for help due to COVID-19 crisisSAN ANTONIO – The city of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture is asking for help to support San Antonio nonprofits arts agencies that are being impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The people at the Department of Arts & Culture added a feature on its website so people can support. “The City of San Antonio recognizes the importance the arts play in our economy, culture, history and overall quality of life,” said San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg. By donating to the arts, we help secure the future of a unique asset that makes San Antonio a vibrant, world-class and cultural city.”The contributions will help fund 37 nonprofit arts agencies that provide arts and culture programming all across San Antonio. “Even in the midst of change to its own organization, funding and programming, the Department of Arts & Culture pivoted quickly to help arts agencies and individual artists with access to resources and grant opportunities.
Boys & Girls Clubs donate food to those in need during coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Boys & Girls Clubs donate food to those in need during coronavirus pandemicSAN 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.
San Antonio Food Bank continuing with mega drive-thru giveaways
Read full article: San Antonio Food Bank continuing with mega drive-thru giveawaysThe San Antonio Food Bank is once again stepping up to help combat hunger amid the coronavirus crisis. The organization helped 1,200 people who preregistered to receive food at a drive on Tuesday at Toyota Field, and it was prepared to help even more people who showed up to its mega distribution site. To learn more, click here.
How to help the sick, the hungry, others in need during the COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: How to help the sick, the hungry, others in need during the COVID-19 pandemicNo Kid Hungry has a plan to feed them, but we need your help.”Yes, it’s a group called No Kid Hungry -- and it appears to be the perfect place place to turn. With your help, we’ll continue to remove any obstacles to get kids the food they need," the group’s website said. We can’t stress this one enough: The American Red Cross needs you. Help patients like Robert today: https://t.co/iJpVmoWxZy pic.twitter.com/xXHbVPOkto — American Red Cross (@RedCross) March 18, 2020Don’t be nervous about giving blood. The Red Cross issued a news release about its need for blood on March 10.
Texas Diaper Bank asks for donations due to effects of coronavirus
Read full article: Texas Diaper Bank asks for donations due to effects of coronavirusTexas Diaper Bank asks for donations due to effects of coronavirusPublished: March 18, 2020, 1:12 pmThe Texas Diaper Bank is in need of diapers, hygiene products and financial donations as the demand for personal hygiene products has skyrocketed as the result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Blankets ‘desperately’ needed at SA Animal Care Services
Read full article: Blankets ‘desperately’ needed at SA Animal Care ServicesSAN ANTONIO – The City of San Antonio Animal Care Services needs your help! The pet shelter is in desperate need of blanket and rice donations, according to recent Facebook postings. Posted by City of San Antonio Animal Care Services on Sunday, January 19, 2020Donations of gently used or new blankets, sheets or towels will be accepted. The animal shelter is also asking for rice donations as part of its DIY project for kitten season. Not to cook it, but for a DIY... Posted by City of San Antonio Animal Care Services on Friday, January 3, 2020Blanket or rice donations can be dropped off any day of the week at 4710 State Highway 151 in San Antonio.
GenCure raising awareness about need for cord blood donations
Read full article: GenCure raising awareness about need for cord blood donationsGenCure raising awareness about need for cord blood donationsPublished: November 15, 2019, 5:58 pmGenCure is raising awareness about the need for donors of cord blood stem cells, which are used to treat dozens of illnesses.