Social Issues
Battered Women’s Shelter in Need of School Supplies, Uniforms
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In 2017, the Battered Women and Children’s Shelter provided supplies to more than 1,000 students; now it is again asking for donations.
Philanthropy & Giving
$3M in Santikos Grants to Aid Public Radio, Other Area Nonprofits
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The San Antonio Area Foundation has awarded six area nonprofits a combined total of $3 million from the John L. Santikos Charitable Foundation.
Philanthropy & Giving
New York Restaurateur Becomes Chef to San Antonio’s Homeless
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Four times a week, New York restaurateur John Chadwell cooks meals for those who visit Corazon Ministries, a downtown outreach of Travis Park United Methodist Church.
Business & Tech
New United Way CEO: ‘We Must Adapt to the Changing Environment’
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Martin was selected following a three-month search that began after current president and CEO Lyndon Herridge announced his retirement.
In Memoriam
Edith McAllister, Iconic San Antonio Philanthropist, Dies at Age 100
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Edith McAllister, one of the greatest philanthropists and cultural leaders in San Antonio’s history, died Sunday at age 100 after suffering a fall in late May.
Philanthropy & Giving
Millions in Donations to Help RAICES Expand Legal Services for Separated Immigrant Families
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The nonprofit RAICES plans to use the funding to hire more attorneys and fund its existing programs and services.
Commentary
Charles Butt Takes the Giving Pledge: ‘It’s the Right Thing to Do’
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It comes as no real surprise that there was no fanfare when Charles Butt, the longtime chairman and CEO of H-E-B, took the Giving Pledge in late May.
Commentary
Love and Liquor Reign Supreme Behind the Scenes at Cornyation
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I had heard from my friends and veteran Cornyation participants that backstage was the place for a photographer to be.
Arts & Culture
All For a Good Cause: Fiesta Makes ‘Enormous’ Difference in San Antonio
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Fiesta, the “party with a purpose,” annually contributes millions of dollars in economic impact to San Antonio, but also to local charities, both big and small.
Philanthropy & Giving
Design Firm Reveals Plans for New Sutherland Springs Church
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First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs Pastor Frank Pomeroy unveiled designs for a new church building Tuesday.