Fair Date Saturday, April 29, 2017 Kickoff 9:00am until 6:00pm Things to look forward to in the Historic King William District in San Antonio • Art and Craft Vendors • Live Music • Dance Performances • Food and Beverage Booths • Kids Kingdom • Quirky Parade The day starts with the best little Parade in Texas! A mile and a half meander through the neighborhood which will include: Political Parodies, Parading Pooches, Marching Bands and Belly Dancing. 200 Art & Craft vendors selling original hand crafted items which includes: Stain glass, wind chimes, paintings, photography, ceramics, apparel, home-made foods, home accessories and more! The streets will be filled with the aroma of sizzling fajitas, as families amble the streets enjoying raspas (snow cones) and paletas (popsicles) and Kettle Korn. Food and Beverage booths will be conveniently located throughout the entire neighborhood. Spend the afternoon listening to local and imported bands at four distinct venues. Spread a blanket next to the historic gazebo in King William Park as you enjoy soulful sounds and happy harmonies, listen to lyrical melodies at Pat’s Pub, sit in the shade awhile at Julia’s Veranda, watch in wonder at a variety of ethnic dancers; and experience living history with re-enactors at the 138-year-old Wulff House. Kids Kingdom offers a mix of children’s activities from crafts to basketball games and rides to rock wall climbing in a tree-shaded park setting.
USO in Downtown San Antonio -- 203 W. Market St. Amenities: Free local meals on Saturdays from 12-2 from local restaurants, WiFi, computer lab, snack bar, soft serve ice cream (weekends only), gaming rooms, battle station, home movie theater room, lounge area, 11 flat screen tv's, children's area and United Through Reading Military Program Room. Steps away from the historic Alamo and famous Riverwalk USO @ San Antonio International Airport -- near baggage claim of Terminal B Amenities: Wifi, computer area, kitchenette, lounge areas, recliners, 60" flat screen TV, information for buses and shuttles to area bases
IDEA Public Schools is a growing network of tuition-free K-12 public schools serving nearly 23,000 students in 44 schools across Texas (San Antonio, Austin, and the Rio Grande Valley). With a track record of success including top-ranked high school by US News & World Report and The Washington Post, 100% college acceptance, and a college graduation rate five times the national average for low-income students, IDEA families, students, and staff are proving that college is possible for all children.
SP 794 is located at 1174 E. Commerce St, in the St. Paul Square near the Historic Sunset Station in downtown San Antonio, Texas 78205.
The P.E.A.C.E.* Initiative 2012 * Putting an End to Abuse through Community Efforts The mission: To educate our community about the extent and often deadly consequences, of domestic violence and to respond effectively through collaborative partnerships. P.E.A.C.E. Initiative programs on domestic violence include: Education and Training Increase public awareness on domestic violence by teaching, training, public speaking, in public, private, alternative, university and college class room settings, public meetings, open forums, neighborhood meetings, churches of all denominations. We educate and train on topics such as peoples’ legal rights, possible legal remedies, approaches for legal advocacy, the services and resources available in the state, municipal and county levels, to complement these efforts such as safety planning, counseling needs, advocacy in the civil and criminal justice system, income needs, education needs, childcare needs, protection through law enforcement needs. We train and educate people in the medical, law enforcement, child protection, social service, religious, corporate, legal, education, inmate (youth and adult), criminal justice supervision, community and civic leaders on issues of domestic violence such as resources available, culturally relevant interventions, appropriate case management, and safety planning. We also teach others, such as survivors how to advocate for themselves in these systems, as well as how to work with the mainstream and alternative media (TV, print, audio) to help educate the community about the issues we face as a community due to domestic violence. We serve on boards and commissions, at the local, state and national levels to represent the grass roots experience of dealing with domestic violence as interventions, rules, policy and procedure themes are addressed in developing practice models for responding to family violence. Responsible Fatherhood Programming “Men Cultivating the Power of P.E.A.C.E. – Hombres Cultivando el Poder de Paz”. This program is collaborating with community based organizations especially women’s organizations to learn about the extent and impact of family violence. This campaign will engage males in the learning about and need for stopping the spousal and child abuse violence and involve them in community education, arts, activist, organizing, faith based and neighborhood events and activities to do so. Immigrant Community We are working with the Mexican Consulate and maintain an ongoing dialogue with them, meet quarterly and have them attend trainings on the legal remedies they have open to them for helping them assist their immigrant clients. Offender Population -- Project ADVANCE* Addressing Violence & Abuse through Networking, Client Education and Empowerment We work with the offender population in Bexar County that are first time arrestees, to educate them about domestic violence, to promote healthy relationships, to lower recidivism rates, and intervene in the cyclical nature of domestic violence withing the criminal justice system. They are court ordered nine, two hour sessions that involve learning about their responsibilities and options with regard to stopping domestic violence, impact of D.V. on children, child custody, parental obligations, as survivors and or perpetrators of domestic violence, etc. They also receive wrap around case management services to help them interrupt and stop the violence. Coalition Building and Community Organizing. We work to engage community members in discussions about the effects of family violence on family members and the community as a whole. We are training them to know what to expect from law enforcement in terms of laws, safety, protections, resources and their rights which they in turn will teach other community residents. We have learned that most survivors of family violence seek help with those people closest to them, therefore it is imperative we build a community consciousness of awareness, accountability and response. This way that community member, will know what to say, how to respond, and where to send survivors of family violence for the appropriate help and support they need. Advocacy We advocate for the systemic changes needed within the institutions of the community to effectively respond to these needs. We challenge law enforcement when they deviate from departmental policy in response to family violence calls. Advocate on how city dollars are spent in terms of effective response from community agencies. The judicial system as a vital link in dealing effectively with domestic violence, the P.E.A.C.E. Initiative has worked to improve the criminal and civil response to domestic violence. During October, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the P.E.A.C.E. Initiative plans, designs and implements events and activities in a citywide effort to create awareness, get community involved, in eradicating the violence in families.
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We develop communities and experiential learning programs that introduce, inspire, and encourage young people and young women to enter and succeed in technical, creative, and entrepreneurial fields. ESTEAM Framework Our programs incorporate entrepreneurial thinking, design thinking and creativity and are built around a framework called ESTEAM, which we believe are the building blocks for success in tomorrow’s world. ESTEAM stands for Entrepreneurship, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. We are developing the next generation of creative innovators and entrepreneurs through education and mentorship.
AR Strategy Group is a family of creative-thinkers that is committed to growing diversity and culture within the greater San Antonio community; while encouraging the support of non profits and local organizations to promote community initiatives. We specialize in Strategic Planning, Business Development and Public Relations consulting services for clients that seek to maintain or advance their business endeavors in the public or private sector. We’ve created a culture that is based on increasing value of our community, developing long-term relationships with clients and continuing education and growth to better serve our clients and increase creativity. At AR Strategy Group we believe in the power of a strong community, which fuels our commitment to donate to non-profits each year by way of monetary contributions and pro-bono work. These contributions along with each organizations’ efforts, help create a better community for us to work and play.
Our case managers work directly on school campuses providing professional, accessible services to at-risk students and their families. As a community facilitator, CIS-SA brings a wide range of resources into schools to provide additional support and connections to needed services and goods. By collaboration and partnerships with nearly 100 community and government agencies we avoid duplication of services and operate most efficiently and cost-effectively.
Our Angel Buys program allows us to raise money for local charities and support the work of the local hotel association. For more information about Angel Buys, please go to angelbuys.com
The Alamo City Black Chamber of Commerce seeks to have a positive impact on business, income and future growth of its membership. Our two "primary functions" of the Chamber are to: 1. Acts as a spokesperson for the business and professional community and translates into action the group thinking of its members; and 2. Render services that can be most effectively provided by a professional organization both to its members and to the community as a whole. Our History The Alamo City of Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1938 as the Negro Chamber of Commerce when twelve men and one woman, Miss Euretta K. Fairchild decided to form an organization to address the business needs of the Black community in San Antonio. The San Antonio Negro Chamber of Commerce was formed as an outgrowth of a program by the local chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity’s “Bigger and Better Business” week. Following the preliminary organizational work, a special meeting was held on Monday, May 23, 1938 at the Pine Street branch YWCA to elect officers for the new chamber. At that meeting, local school teacher, and one of the city’s most progressive and civic-minded citizens, Thomas L. Holley, who, unquestionably had done much toward the new organization was elected president. The other elected officers were Elisha Thompson, vice president; U.J. Andrews, executive secretary; G.J. Sutton, recording secretary; J.O. Aycock, assistant secretary; and Albert Lewis, treasurer. Board members were H. Dotry, Herbert Mouton, O.E. Fitzgerald, Euretta K. Fairchild, Curits Parrish, Brown L. Bracken and Arthur Bolton. twenty-three organizations made up the charter membership. In 1964 our name was changed to what it is today, the Alamo City Chamber of Commerce. Since the beginning, the chamber’s primary focus has been the business, professional, and economic development of its members. ACCC membership represents all facets of the business community and includes members of many groups including representatives from corporations, entrepreneurs, bankers, communications, insurance brokers, managers, internet specialists, government officials, educators, attorneys, logistics coordinators, accounting firms, advertising agencies, entertainers, and retailers. While times have changed, we believe our focus continues to lead to a better San Antonio for everyone.
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Our Angel Buys program allows us to raise money for local charities and support the work of the local hotel association. For more information about Angel Buys, please go to angelbuys.com
Our partnership manages San Antonio Kids Attend to Win, The Diplomas Project, My Brother’s Keeper San Antonio, GenTX San Antonio and several other initiatives all focused on driving student change in key indicators. The indicators we measure are kindergarten readiness, third grade reading, eighth grade math, high school graduation, post-secondary enrollment and post-secondary attainment.
SP 794 is located at 1174 E. Commerce St, in the St. Paul Square near the Historic Sunset Station in downtown San Antonio, Texas 78205.
There are many different sytles of the Chicago Style dancing. We teach the 8 count. It is very important that you count out loud.
IDEA Public Schools is a growing network of tuition-free K-12 public schools serving nearly 23,000 students in 44 schools across Texas (San Antonio, Austin, and the Rio Grande Valley). With a track record of success including top-ranked high school by US News & World Report and The Washington Post, 100% college acceptance, and a college graduation rate five times the national average for low-income students, IDEA families, students, and staff are proving that college is possible for all children.
Alamo City Film Festival is taking place in conjunction with the Alamo City Comic Con, Oct. 28-30th. Alamo City Comic Con, which takes place in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, became the 3rd largest Comic Con in the United States with over 73,000 people in attendance in 2014. Under the same founder of the Alamo City Comic Con, Alfredo “Apple” De La Fuente, Alamo City Film Festival is an international celebration of film showcasing documentaries and feature films from around the world, attracting a high pedigree of celebrities and filmmakers that will naturally contribute to the State’s already flourishing film industry
IDEA Public Schools is a growing network of tuition-free K-12 public schools serving nearly 23,000 students in 44 schools across Texas (San Antonio, Austin, and the Rio Grande Valley). With a track record of success including top-ranked high school by US News & World Report and The Washington Post, 100% college acceptance, and a college graduation rate five times the national average for low-income students, IDEA families, students, and staff are proving that college is possible for all children.
Our programs focus on a diverse range of issues specific to the community. At Risk Teens (ex. Education, Drugs [Using & Selling], Violence, STD) Juvenile Offender Program & Rehabilitation Teenage Pregnancy (Prevention & Counseling) Mentorship program GED / High School Diploma assistance Computer & Technology Training Etiquette Training Substance Abuse Counseling Abuse : Child, Spousal, Elderly Senior Citizens Services & Referrels Extracurricular Activities (Sports, Entertainment)
Our case managers work directly on school campuses providing professional, accessible services to at-risk students and their families. As a community facilitator, CIS-SA brings a wide range of resources into schools to provide additional support and connections to needed services and goods. By collaboration and partnerships with nearly 100 community and government agencies we avoid duplication of services and operate most efficiently and cost-effectively.
The Volunteer Center serves nonprofit agencies by offering training, technical assistance, consultations and other resources pertaining to the administration of volunteer management programs. San Antonio Volunteer Administrators (SAVA), an organization sponsored by United Way. meets every other month allowing its members to network and expand their knowledge of volunteer management through structured meetings which feature a speaker on topics of interest to this field. Every other month, brown bag workshops are held during the lunch hour focused on helping volunteer administrators at local agencies and organizations improve their volunteer management skills and volunteer programs. An annual nonprofit board volunteer orientation is also held. A Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC)was formed in 2007 to address the needs of corporate and business workplace volunteer groups. Meetings are offered quarterly and provide opportunities to network and receive training on volunteer management in the work place. Additional information can be found at www.unitedwaysatx.org. The Volunteer Solutions web-based software is offered to any nonprofit agency at no cost allowing them to list their volunteer opportunities. Several features such as The Board Rules allow agencies to post their specific board volunteer needs while Product Connections serves a vehicle to post different needs. Several listings are published on the United Way website and include the Ways of Caring, which is a comprehensive directory of general volunteer needs in more than 200 agencies and volunteer programs throughout San Antonio and Bexar County. In the fall, the HoliDays of Caring lists both tangible and volunteer Agency needs. The Volunteer Center coordinates with the San Antonio Express-News to run a weekly volunteer column and with the Community Calendar Cable TV to run PSAs. These opportunities are also publicized on our website. Several volunteer events are coordinated by the Volunteer Center. Night of a Thousand Stars is an event honoring individuals, families, groups and youth who volunteer in our community. At this gala event, awards are given to honor deserving volunteers. The Feast of Sharing is an annual event sponsored by H-E-B, in which the Volunteer Center takes a leadership role by recruiting, training and managing over 1,000 community volunteers who help serve a holiday dinner to those who are hungry or lonely. Volunteers are also recruited for the Raul Jimenez Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. The Volunteer Center also collaborates with the City of San Antonio and various corporations to sponsor large-scale volunteer projects throughout the year.
USO in Downtown San Antonio -- 203 W. Market St. Amenities: Free local meals on Saturdays from 12-2 from local restaurants, WiFi, computer lab, snack bar, soft serve ice cream (weekends only), gaming rooms, battle station, home movie theater room, lounge area, 11 flat screen tv's, children's area and United Through Reading Military Program Room. Steps away from the historic Alamo and famous Riverwalk USO @ San Antonio International Airport -- near baggage claim of Terminal B Amenities: Wifi, computer area, kitchenette, lounge areas, recliners, 60" flat screen TV, information for buses and shuttles to area bases