Philanthropy & Giving

Big Give Looks to Bring Funds, More Awareness to Area Nonprofits
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Last year, the Big Give raised $5.1 million of its $6 million goal, but this year the one-day fundraising push didn’t set a monetary target.
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Last year, the Big Give raised $5.1 million of its $6 million goal, but this year the one-day fundraising push didn’t set a monetary target.
Marjie M. French, a vice president at UTSA, is being recruited as the next CEO of the San Antonio Area Foundation, according to sources close to the search.
Through scholarships and programming, the San Antonio chapter of the Links Inc. works on fulfilling its mission to make a difference in the black community.
The city’s most innovative nonprofits will take the stage and compete for funding at the second annual Philanthropitch San Antonio, Feb. 9 at the Tobin Center.
It’s a Monday tradition in the South to put on a pot of red beans. For local restaurants, helping the San Antonio Food Bank is another tradition.
Local agencies are offering to help furloughed federal workers, even as the president and Congress have agreed to temporarily reopen the government.
To support those affected, businesses and organizations around town are offering free or discounted goods and services.
Since 1998, the Wade Richmond Foundation has given more than 20 matching grants to local charities providing more than $4 million in financial support.
H-E-B hosted its 26th annual Feast of Sharing on Saturday, opening two convention center exhibit halls to anyone who wanted a hot holiday meal.
Volunteer musicians from local groups annually carol for inmates at the Bexar County Jail during the holiday season.