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.
Blue Star Contemporary inspires, nurtures, and innovates through contemporary art. BSC is San Antonio's first and longest-running nonprofit venue for contemporary art.
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
The Integrated Continuum of Care is unique to Boys Town and provides a tightly linked spectrum of research-proven services based on the Boys Town ModelSM of care. Children and families can begin services at any point and move between levels, all within the same treatment model. This unique approach enables us to help more children and families in more ways, with the same expectations for positive results. For children, this means being successful in school, at home and on the job while growing into productive citizens. For families, it means having a safe home, being able to solve problems and staying together. Texas has 3 Programs in the Continuum of Care. They are: Boys Town Foster Family Services professionally trains Foster Parents who open their own homes to children of all ages to provide safe, effective care and treatment. Foster Parents receive 24-hour support from Boys Town. Common Sense Parenting® provides parents and other caregivers with proven techniques that can help them build good family relationships, prevent and correct misbehavior and improve positive behavior. These informative classes are usually presented in the community and at schools. (www.parenting.org/common-sense-parenting) Boys Town Outpatient Behavioral Health works with children and their families to identify and treat issues such as depression, anxiety, school problems and ADHD. The clinic offers specialized services, including behavioral and psychological assessments, as well as individualized treatment and counseling. Clinic staff coordinates care with a child’s primary care physician, teachers and other professionals to provide an inclusive approach to ensure long-term success. Clinics are part of the Boys Town Center for Behavioral HealthSM. Boys Town Texas also offers these following services: The Boys Town National Hotline (800.448.3000) is a free resource and counseling service that assists youth and parents 24/7, year-round, nationwide. The Hotline receives about 150,000 calls a year. (www.boystown.org/national-hotline) Parenting.org is a free online resource that provides practical, skill-based materials and information for parents and caregivers of children of all ages. (www.parenting.org) The Boys Town Press produces books, audio products, DVDs, display materials and other resources to assist children, parents, caregivers, educators and other professionals. www.yourlifeyourvoice.org is a special website that enables and encourages teens to share their problems, concerns and challenges in positive, creative ways and provides access to immediate help in a crisis.
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.
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.
S.M.A.R.T. builds community through art education, community engagement, exhibitions & residency programming.
Contact Person(s): Sammy Lopez- [email protected] Lucas Barrientes- [email protected] Adam Torres, Jr.- [email protected] Alejandra Cervantes- [email protected] Jonathan Sosa- [email protected]
Who Should Attend? Individuals with all types of disabilities, Families and Loved One who know someone with a disability, nurses, health care professionals, resource information call center volunteers, community liaisons, social workers, educators, special ed teachers, support group facilitators, service providers, caregivers and the general public. Bring the family out for a day of fun! This Event Features: Appearances by local Legislature and Candidates Experts for free one-on-one consultation Live Entertainment | Games | Activities | Train Rides | Face Painting | Mascots | Health Screenings Costume Contest for Attendees Information and Resource booths AccessAbility in Action Award Presentation Visit www.AccessAbilityFest.com for more details and to register for Ask The Expert slots.
The River Foundation’s ambitious projects range from creating unprecedented opportunities for education, recreation and interaction with nature along the river to initiating, funding, installing and maintaining exciting urban art projects by renowned artists from San Antonio, the U.S. and across the globe. The corporation is organized and shall be operated excursively to support charitable, scientific, and educational activities that promote and encourage the conservation, stewardship, restoration, preservation and enjoyment of the land and water resources of the San Antonio River Basin and its tributaries.
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.
We have been given the opportunity and responsibility as citizens of the first National Historic District in the state to advocate for pragmatic preservation in ways big and small. Our proposed project heals old wounds of the constant struggle of historic urban school districts landlocked into difficult situations, forges new partnerships and bridges gaps between institutions. We have an opportunity to build the first public private partnership ever in SAISD and meld the goals of preservation and the pillars of our Bonham Academy Charter. We have a fabulous "win-win" synergistic approach that brings the proposed Black Box Theater behind the Solon Stewart House thus opening up very precious land resources on the other side of the campus where the playground actually works better for the school safety and monitoring requirements. Our project will encompass The Slow Foods Garden surrounding a world-class student/community theater that can be so much grander than the sum of its parts.
Jump-Start Performance Co. is dedicated to the discovery and support of new ideas in the arts and arts education. By encouraging visionary thought and non-traditional approaches, Jump-Start is committed to the creation of art that is a lasting voice of diverse cultures and communities.
SAY Sí’s reciprocal and peer-to-peer learning philosophy provides a unique framework for learning and builds a community of practice: artists, teachers and students work collaboratively in an open studio environment with a shared responsibility for leading and taking part in the learning experiences.
Blue Star Contemporary inspires, nurtures, and innovates through contemporary art. BSC is San Antonio's first and longest-running nonprofit venue for contemporary art.
SAY Sí is the Regional Affiliate for the San Antonio Scholastic Art Awards. We work with students, teachers, schools, and nonprofit arts organizations in Bexar County to promote, organize, adjudicate, and exhibit the regional Scholastic Art Awards. We also submit the top award-winning work to the Alliance for national judging. SAY Sí is a national award-winning year-round, long-term, non-profit multidisciplinary arts program for San Antonio area students in grades 6-12 that provides opportunities for these students to develop artistic and social skills in preparation for higher educational advancement and professional careers.Antonio to the national legacy.
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.
AIA is a not-for-profit organization established in 1857 and is the only professional organization of architects in the United States. The AIA represents over 80,000 architects across the nation and over 6,300 architects in Texas. The AIA is committed to increasing the quality of service by its members as well as increasing the public awareness of the value of architecture. For more information on the local chapter and its programs and services, or to get in touch with an AIA architect, contact AIA San Antonio by calling 210-226-4979 or visiting http://www.aiasa.org/. Organizationally, AIA San Antonio is a professional association incorporated as a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit corporation under the laws of the state of Texas.
Yo Soy Guatemala es una iniciativa creada por MATT (Mexicans and Americans Thinking Together Foundation), una organización bi-nacional, no partidista, sin fines de lucro . Yo soy Guatemala ayuda al desarrollo económico y reintegración laboral a los inmigrantes que hayan optado por regresar a Guatemala , o bien, se hayan visto en la necesidad de hacerlo. Por medio de una plataforma en línea, se vincula a las personas por su experiencia y talento con empresas que buscan de sus habilidades.
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.