San Antonio nonprofit works to keep seniors, people with disabilities cool during the high summer temperatures
United Way of San Antonio is collecting and giving fans to people in need in our community.
East Central ISD, Harlandale ISD teachers surprised with $40,000 in school supplies
The United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County distributed $40,000 in school supplies to teachers in the East Central Independent School District and Harlandale Independent School Districts on Tuesday, according to a press release.
United Wayโs โProject Warmthโ coat drives sends 800+ coats to more than 450 families in need in San Antonio area
"Itโs nice to know thereโs 800 kids out there (who are) going to be able to play outside and have fun with their family and their parents arenโt going to have to worry about that additional cost.โ
This helpline can provide resources to those dealing with loss due to suicide
United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County officials said the 2-1-1 helpline can help find critical resources for surviving loved ones.
United Way opens child care scholarship for local parents enrolled in school
Parents who are seeking a degree or job training may be eligible for subsidized child care scholarships through the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County.
School supplies, volunteers needed for annual โWrite Startโ project
From July 4 until August 4, the United Way will host the โWrite Startโ project, which supports teachers in the Judson and Somerset Independent School Districts.
United Way SA raises record $230k in child care scholarships
Dozens of San Antonio families can have peace of mind regarding their childโs care as they pursue higher education thanks to a scholarship provided by United Way.
Local mom shares how United Way of San Antonio, Bexar County scholarship impacted her familyโs life
The United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County supports parents pursuing higher education and job training. The organizationโs childcare scholarship has impacted the lives of many families in our community, including one San Antonio mother.
Monday is last day to arrange for Thanksgiving meal delivery from Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner by calling 211
This year marks the 43rd anniversary of the event which will take place on Nov. 24 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on E. Market St.
Area nonprofit works with schools to build gardens, teach kids about healthy eating
A local nonprofit is working with schools across the city to create gardens and teach kids about healthy eating and the science of gardening.
United Way volunteers to assemble emergency kits for 9/11 days of service and remembrance
The United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County is creating hundreds of family emergency kits for their 9/11 days of service and remembrance.
Nonprofit creates budget simulator in push for community-wide change on wages
A new online tool is letting people experience some of the difficult choices local families must make due to financial hardships.
KSAT Community partners with United Way of San Antonio, Bexar County for 8th annual Shoebox Project
If you or your children are on Spring Break right now, it is a perfect time to help those in the community who need it most.
United Way volunteers commemorate 9/11 anniversary in San Antonio by helping needy families
More than 300 volunteers with the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County honored the 20th anniversary of 9/11 on Friday by building 1,200 Family Emergency Preparedness Starter Kits for local families in support of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance (9/11 Day).
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Leading SA: United Way of San Antonio CEO talks programs, resources available amid pandemic
Over the last year, we have seen inequities and disparities come to light, including long lines at the San Antonio Food Bank and numerous people losing their jobs throughout the course of the pandemic.
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Utah familyโs โHamiltonโ Christmas light display goes viral, lands donation from Lin-Manuel Miranda
SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah โ Christmas lights are a tradition unlike any other, especially for one family in Utah. The United Way of Utah County is familyโs chosen cause to support this year. The โHamiltonโ social media pages even shared the video of the familyโs Christmas display as well, and it landed over 1 million views and counting so far. Click here to be taken to follow the house on social media and click here to see their channel on Youtube. Related: Windcrest couple chosen to compete on ABCโs โGreat Christmas Light Fightโ
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Amazon billionaire MacKenzie Scott donates millions to San Antonio organizations
SAN ANTONIO โ MacKenzie Scott, a novelist and philanthropist, has broken records while making donations to several San Antonio organizations that address income inequity and povertyScott first announced news of a $4.2 billion donation to 384 organizations across the United States on social media. Other San Antonio organizations included in Scottโs list are YWCA San Antonio, Goodwill Industries of San Antonio, the San Antonio Food Bank and Easterseals Rehabilitation Center. Officials at Palo Alto College and United Way San Antonio and Bexar County both said her donation is the largest one ever made to their organizations. It is unparalleled for our United Way and for its ability to create transformational change,โ said Kim Lubel, chair of the nonprofitโs Board of Trustees. Palo Alto College plans to use its donation to fund scholarships through AlamoPROMISE, increase resources at the collegeโs S.H.A.R.E.
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Pearl announces socially distanced programs, events for holiday season
These are the holiday events, programs and other offerings from the Pearl this year:Holiday Gifting 4 Good: The Pearl and the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County will partner for Holiday Gifting 4 Good. The program allows shoppers to buy gift packages from businesses at the Pearl, with a portion of the proceeds going to the United Way. The program allows shoppers to buy gift packages from businesses at the Pearl, with a portion of the proceeds going to the United Way. Pearl Farmers Market holiday gift boxes: From Nov. 27-Dec. 18, shoppers can buy curated gift boxes filled with goods from regional producers, farmers and business owners. Orders From Nov. 27-Dec. 18, shoppers can buy curated gift boxes filled with goods from regional producers, farmers and business owners.
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KSAT Community feature: Community Champions Spirit of SA Awards
United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County invites you to submit an application for its Community Champions Spirit of SA Awards. United Way Impact Areas:Ready Children ensures all children grow up in safe, stable and nurturing environments, are healthy in mind, body and spirit and are ready to enter kindergarten and succeed in school. Strong Individuals and Families ensures all individuals and families are stable, flourish economically, reach their full potential and maintain a quality of life free of discrimination. Safety Net supports short-term emergency and disaster assistance to help stabilize individuals and families, meeting their most immediate needs. KSAT Community operates in partnership with University Health, Energy Transfer and Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union.
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Program employing hospitality workers impacted by COVID-19 will soon come to an end
San Antonio โ United Way of San Antonio and Bexar Countyโs program โGet Shift Done for San Antonioโ will end in just a few weeks, and some are worried about whatโs next. Along with the San Antonio Food Bank, other non-profits like Haven for Hope and Catholic Charities participated as well. That changed when โGet Shift Done for San Antonioโ connected her to the San Antonio Food Bank. The city of San Antonio also has the COVID-19 Workforce Recovery Program that aims to help city residents by connecting them with other job opportunities. RELATED: New workforce program will help Bexar County residents unemployed due to COVID-19
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Share your appreciation for our community: Send a frontline worker a virtual message
SAN ANTONIO โ KSAT Community is partnering with United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County in the community-wide โThank-A-Thonโ virtual messaging campaign for individuals who wish to thank those performing vital services serving others during the COVID-19 pandemic. Help thank our healthcare professionals, first responders, teachers, education leaders, grocery and foodservice workers, researchers, scientists, small business employees and childcare staff members. To participate, go online and select a category and greeting card design (in English or Spanish), write a message and click submit. United Way Volunteer Center staff will distribute the pdf messages to the selected groupโs public affairs and community engagement departments for sharing with their frontline workers. KSAT Community operates in partnership with University Health System, Energy Transfer and Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union.