United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County is bringing “Strong Families, Strong Forces,” a home-based intervention program that supports military families with children during the deployment lifecycle, to San...
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Supporting Local Teachers with the Write Start Project
July 7, 2022It is a well-known fact that public school teachers often have to spend their own money on school supplies due to a lack of funding. Many teachers face the difficult...
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The Personal and Community Benefits of Volunteerism
June 22, 2022We 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...
