3518 Fredericksburg Rd
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 732-1891
2014 will be the 7th Annual "On and Off Fredericksburg Road Studio Tour." Organized by Bihl Haus Arts, this self-guided tour covers the seven neighborhoods bordering Fredericksburg Road between Vance Jackson and Culebra. It features two full days of open studios that offer visitors the rare opportunity to interact with local artists in their work spaces. Artists' work is also showcased in participating galleries and businesses in the community.
Upon hearing of the tragic death of a young 3 ½ year old girl named Harper, a local primary care physician in San Antonio and some colleagues founded Harper’s Embrace Lifesaver Program (HELP). The purpose of this non-profit organization is to teach CPR at no cost to anyone who will listen. The lessons are taught by certified CPR instructors who donate much of their time to make sure anyone who wants to learn CPR has the opportunity. Through the efforts of Dr. Richard Reyna (President/CEO of HealthTexas Medical Group of San Antonio) and the Harper’s Embrace volunteers, HELP now teaches more FREE CPR classes than anyone in the Greater San Antonio area, including the American Red Cross. “Our goal” says Dr. Reyna, “is to provide the opportunity for every citizen in the community to learn CPR if they desire. Often we don’t think of learning CPR until we are at the moment of crisis. Unfortunately, heart attacks, swimming accidents, choking or other life threatening events don’t call and make reservations. You need to be prepared BEFORE that moment occurs. There are too many unnecessary deaths due to people not knowing CPR. This can be prevented by taking a couple of hours out of a day or evening to learn CPR.”
The Helping Hand of Hope was founded in 2005 by Mr. Gregg B. Torres and family. Purpose: In thanksgiving for the many blessings received and to give back to society and the community, and for the rehabilitation of wayward youth in need of guidance and rehabilitation. *The main emphasis of the organization is for the rehabilitation of youngsters who fall in the hands of the law for minor infractions that do not require incarceration. *For helping the elderly who need their lawns mowed or roof patched and other minor needs. *For the homeless and hungry under the bridge. *For alleviating the poor in funds, poor in health, and especially poor in spiritual graces. *Reason for the organizing the Corporation: Mr. Torres said that being a sinner in his thoughts in what he does and in what he failed to do, he decided to do something positive for others and push and pull them to the gates of the Lord's kingdom, no matter their religion. *He added, "In a nutshell, the organization and the exemplary helping hands from adults chosen from the different local churches to help the youngsters develop their minor skills in carpentry, mowing the lawn of simply helping the refurbishing the athletic parks in the community." *Location: The 3 1/2 acres at 145, 151 and 157 Greenlawn Drive. But now Mr. Torres FOUND THE LAND OF MILK AND HONEY for HH of H. just as we read in Exodus 33:3. After having taken long walks, I took a 5 1/2 jog along the dry rivers of the hill Country, praying, dreaming, planning and swimming. I found a beautiful two-acre area on the south side of the Nueces River and approximately 7.5 acres, just as beautiful, on the north side of the river that caught my attention as an ideal place for organization. I investigated and talked to the owner and explained to him my dream of establishing a camp for the rehabilitation and use of youngsters who fall in the hands of the law for minor offenses, such as graffiti, fighting, and the minor infraction not requiring jail time. I further explained to him that I have worked successfully with such children for eight years until we lost the place where we used to work. He offered me a great price, and I will make monthly payments. I will put up all I have financially and will build a retreat center on the land, especially for the youngsters. While all the rivers in the area are drying up, this place has a crystal-clear blue hole, and lots of water 15 feet deep with a beach-type side of sandy gravel gradually sloping on the other side of the river where the youngsters could swim and dive from the cliff. I barbecued on the grounds while a few children I hand taken, canoed, hiked, swam, and played soft ball fr just talked, sang and prayed. The good Lord has been super good to us. Other acreage in the area is not as pretty and sells for $150,000 an acre. He let me have "our" property-to-be for approximately $80,000 at $700 a month, so that we can start building a sort of mini retreat center where we can push and pull other closer to the gates of God's Kingdom, no matter their religion. Together we are strong! MEMORIES OF THE HUMBLE PAST OF THE HELPING HAND OF HOPE Our organization started off with humble beginnings. We helped dysfunctional families who for various reasons such as poverty, illness or age, were having difficulties in life.
San Antonio OASIS opened in 1991 as a chapter of the OASIS Institute, a national non-profit organization dedicated to its mission of enriching the lives of adults age 50 and over by offering challenging programs in the areas of health, the arts and humanities, technology and volunteer service opportunities. OASIS creates opportunities for older adults to continue their personal growth and provide meaningful service to their communities.
Jefferson Outreach is a non-profit in San Antonio, Texas supported entirely by donations from churches, individuals, foundations and grants. We have a small paid staff and many volunteers, who are church and community neighbors, dedicated to the betterment of seniors quality of life through services that help them remain at home, rather than having to relocate to an institution.
Morningside Ministries is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living community serving older adults for over 50 years. Our communities provide a full range of housing and health services, including independent retirement living, assisted living, rehabilitation and nursing care.
Project MEND takes in donations of used medical equipment. We repair, refurbish and professionally sanitize the equipment and then inventory and warehouse it for redistribution to individuals living with disabilities. Equipment is available to low income persons at a cost of $20 application fee. Oftentimes, this fee is covered by community agencies upon qualification.
Morningside Ministries is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living community serving older adults for over 50 years. Our communities provide a full range of housing and health services, including independent retirement living, assisted living, rehabilitation and nursing care.
The funds which support the Foundation’s mission are raised primarily through direct donations and two annual fundraising events during the year: a Valentine's Day Gala and a Spring Golf Tournament.
In 1983, the school became a national historic landmark and is the alma mater of several prominent individuals: Current San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro; his twin brother, U.S. House of Representative Joaquin Castro; Former San Antonio Mayor and Current SAISD School Board President Ed Garza; Texas Senator Leticia Van De Putte; All American Football Players Tommy Nobis (of UT) and Kyle Rote (of SMU); Country Music Artist Holly Dunn; Executive Director and former anchor of PBS News Hour Jim Lehrer; San Antonio Broadcasters Greg Simmons (TV), Gina Galaviz (TV), and Steve Hahn (Radio); Maj. Gen. Alfred Valenzuela; 1996 Nobel Prize Chemist Robert Floyd Curl; the late philanthropist and founder of American Income Life Insurance Company Bernard Rapoport; and many others.
Morningside Ministries is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living community serving older adults for over 50 years. Our communities provide a full range of housing and health services, including independent retirement living, assisted living, rehabilitation and nursing care.
Everest-San Antonio offers hands-on career training in many of today's industries. For more information about our programs and how to enroll, give us a call at (210) 732-7800 or visit http://www.everest.edu/campus/san_antonio
Our Current Projects include: 1. Organization and cataloging of the SAISD TJHS Library Archive. 2. Holding educational and informational sessions for alumni at reunions, neighborhood meetings in order to promote pride and an interest in our mission. 3. Restoration of the Student Council Patio Octagonal Fountain. There is much more to do in the future because there is so much beauty and history that needs to be preserved and conserved on the TJHS campus. Our Historical Society is here to maintain it for many generations to come. YOU CAN HELP!! Please find it in your hearts to help us maintain your memories as we also conserve and preserve this beautiful campus for the future generations in your family and for the students who are there now. GO TO OUR WEB PAGE and Donate NOW! Preservation is an expensive mission but TJHS is well worth the effort!! Donate now because YOU can make it happen!!
South San AFT is the key to promoting the interests of educational employees. Local school boards hire and fire, promulgate work rules, decide local pay raises, and implement initiatives that help or hurt employees on campuses. We as South San AFT members have the greatest power over school boards if we are organized to make our voices heard at the board level and at the ballot box during school-board elections. We believe that local educational employees should have the right to negotiate a written contract with the local school board. Texas is one of only a handful of states that deny collective bargaining to public employees. Until we can change this discriminatory law, we strive at the local level to enter into “elected consultation” arrangements with local school boards to achieve what is possible now to protect and promote the interests of educational employees. In 1989, South San AFT won consultation elections that allow us to serve as the single, strong voice for educational employees in local policy-making. South San AFT is proud that, when educational employees have the right to vote freely on which educational employee organization they want to represent them, AFT regularly wins.