We are committed to making our city a better place to live. We accomplish this by encouraging volunteerism and mobilizing the large network of volunteers that we share with our...
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Put Yourself in the Shoes of Residents “Making Tough Choices” About Finances
June 9, 2022Did you know that 35% of all households in Bexar County earn more than the Federal Poverty Level but less than a basic cost-of-living threshold? Let us introduce you to...
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The Importance of Early Childhood Education
June 8, 2022Early childhood education is a major focus area for United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County. Research tells us that 90% of a child’s brain develops in their first...
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Helping Children of Color in Grades Fourth Through Ninth with Math Proficiency
June 6, 2022Multiply Success is a new initiative by United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County that focuses on providing academic resources for children of color in our community. The...
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Helping Families Achieve Financial Stability
June 1, 2022Individuals in our city face several barriers before they can achieve financial stability. These obstacles include job readiness, illiteracy, incomplete education and lack of support. Race and gender also play...
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VITA Connects Residents To $36 Million in Tax Refunds
May 20, 2022This year’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program was a huge success, bolstering bank accounts and the local economy. More than 18,000 individuals used our free tax preparation service to...
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8th Annual Shoebox Campaign Distributes $175k in Personal-Care Items to the Community
May 13, 2022United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County’s 8th Annual Shoebox Project, sponsored by Blue Cares, was a tremendous success with over 7,000 shoeboxes full of everyday toiletries delivered to...
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Fostering Childhood Literacy in Your Home and Community
May 12, 2022Increasing childhood literacy is one of the most important causes for United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County. A child’s reading level by the end of the third grade...
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$200K+ RAISED FOR CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS AT POWER OF THE PURSE
May 3, 2022United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County raised more than $200,000 for child care scholarships and other programs at Women United’s annual Power of the Purse on April 22nd....
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EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO SUCCEED WITH COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
April 22, 2022United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County’s Successful Students Impact Council partners with community organizations to help high school students plan their next steps after graduation. Even for the...
