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United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County

Data Shows Financial Hardship Continues in SA Despite Wage Increases

A new report shows that almost half of all Bexar County households are living with financial hardship. Despite increases in wages for many of the most common jobs in...

Free Tax Assistance Program VITA Seeing Huge Increases in Filers This Year

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which offers free tax preparation services to Bexar County residents, has seen a dramatic 63% increase in tax returns filed in just...

Project Warmth Gives 800+ Coats to Children in San Antonio

Launched in October, United Way’s Project Warmth coat drive concluded recently with an outstanding 800 coats donated. Far surpassing the original goal of 500 coats, this means more than...

Residents Can Count on 2-1-1 For Help Even on Christmas Day

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County’s 2-1-1 Helpline will be open and available to callers on Christmas Day. Open 24/7/365, 2-1-1 callers will be guided on how...

Bexar County Workers Facing Financial Hardship

New data shows that Bexar County residents working in some of the most common jobs are experiencing financial hardship at disproportionate rates compared to other jobs. In 2021, of...

Discover Out-of-School-Time Resources for Students During Attendance Awareness Month

September is Attendance Awareness Month and United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County encourages families to seek out programs that can enhance their children’s learning by calling 2-1-1....

Residents Encouraged to Call 2-1-1 Helpline for Assistance with Record Breaking Heat

We encourage all residents to call the free, anonymous 2-1-1 Helpline to be connected to resources that can provide relief from the intense heat we are experiencing this summer....

United Way’s 2-1-1 Helpline Ready To Assist Residents as Continuous Medicaid Coverage Provision Ends

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County’s 2-1-1 Helpline is ready to assist residents in need due to the end of the Covid-19 continuous Medicaid coverage. Originally passed...

How United Way Can Help As COVID-19 SNAP Emergency Allotment Program Ends

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County’s 211 Helpline is ready to assist residents in need with the now finished Supplemental Nutrition Assistance’s (SNAP)...

Call United Way’s 2-1-1, Option 1 For Help As COVID-19 SNAP Emergency Allotment Program Ends 

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County’s 2-1-1 Helpline is ready to assist residents in need with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance’s (SNAP) emergency allotments (EAs) now finished. Initially...