Blue Star Contemporary inspires, nurtures, and innovates through contemporary art. BSC is San Antonio's first and longest-running nonprofit venue for contemporary art.
Blueprint Ministries Exists To: • Be part of the urban San Antonio community by sharing Christ’s extravagant love, hope and grace. • Serve the elderly, physically disabled, and low income homeowners of San Antonio by rebuilding, renovating and improving sub-standard housing. • Provide servant leadership opportunities for youth and adult volunteers as they rebuild homes.
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.
S.M.A.R.T. builds community through art education, community engagement, exhibitions & residency programming.
It begins with a happy baby … At St. Paul Child Development Center, we believe your child’s emotional health is key to unlocking their full potential. Discover how our loving, Christian atmosphere can help your child thrive. • Full-day care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. • Children learn and play in a NAEYC accredited program, recognized for excellence in curriculum, teachers, facilities and more. • Affordable tuition; meals and snacks included. Visit us – close to downtown San Antonio The best way to find out if St. Paul is right for your child is to take a tour. Call today to make an appointment: (210) 534-8577.
Brackenridge High School Band Boosters Association is a non-profit organization used to support the Brackenridge Mighty Eagle Band from Southtown San Antonio, TX. This Association is made up of parents, relatives, and friends of current high school band members that foster and promote a positive image of the Brackenridge High School Band. Also encourage the fellowship, participation, and the spirit of cooperation among all band parents and the community.
Since 1995, the all-volunteer and interfaith peaceCENTER continues to be a significant community catalyst for peace in San Antonio. Compassion and Justice are our strong guiding lights. Contemplative Practices, Experiential Education, and Nonviolent Actions are our working expressions throughout the community at-large.
Founded in 1984, Presa Community Center has been offering programs and services to families facing crisis. Presa Community Center believes that exposing and involving students in activities such as character education, field trips, leadership development, art lessons, music lessons, service learning, healthy leisure education, youth sports, ceramic classes, and many other special interests and educational experiences is a valuable investment in their lives. There are many opportunities as an intern to interact with youth and to provide a support system which helps them feel empowered and valued as individuals. Dr. Velasquez, a professor at the University of the Incarnate Word and a licensed psychologist at Presa Community Center, encounters many individuals whose lives can benefit from psychological services. He holds psychotherapy sessions for adults in which the intern will be observing and taking notes but will not be interacting in any way. After the session, Dr. Velasquez and the student intern will discuss, analyze, and diagnose the client. The ultimate goal is to have a community where individuals are actively engaged with one another in positive relationships and improve the quality of life.
Releases we have premiered: -SEEDS OF HOPE - Restoration -DEFIER - FTG -CONSECRATE - Holy, Holy -WORDS FROM AZTECS - Broken Sanctuaries -TBA -TBA -TBA
CHAPS is supported by the Equine Advisory Council of the non-profit organization Partners for Youth (a 501(c)(3)), by the Bexar County Juvenile Board and is managed by the Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department. CHAPS has been in existence since 2011. Currently CHAPS offers five programs to children. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and/or Equine Assisted Learning provides children the opportunity to interact with horses and peers to problem solve, improve communication as well as reflect on their own behaviors and emotions that emerge during various experiential exercises. The Intro to Horses class offers children an opportunity to be around and interact with horses to assuage fears but also asses a child's interest in participating in additional classes. Children who participate in the Horse Care Program learn horse psychology and behavior with an emphasis on trust and relationship building. Children also learn all aspects of caring for and grooming the horse assigned to them with the intent of fostering empathy and understanding of others. Horsemanship continues to focus on trust and relationship building between the children and horses and offers the opportunity to learn basic horse riding skills. The intent is to teach children about non-verbal communication, body language, emotional self regulation as well as foster a healthy sense of self-esteem and confidence. Horse Camp incorporates aspect of each of the aforementioned classes and is offered primarily during school Holidays. The CHAPS program places a high value on relationship building, learning, emotional growth, self discovery, building confidence and enhancing self-esteem as well as developing a sense of responsibility. CHAPS also places high value on creating a safe, healthy, peaceful and healing environment for both horses and children. There is healing power in horses. There is healing power in being outdoors. We feel CHAPS offers opportunities for children to commune with both - a refuge for often troubled and turbulent lives. Please contact us if you would like information on how you can contribute or get involved! Our sponsors and donors include the following: Charity Ball Association http://www.charityballassociation.org/ Andy Mireles Charitable Foundation http://www.andymireles.org/Home.html Texas Bar Foundation http://txbf.org/ Impact San Antonio https://impactsanantonio.org/ Ruth Russel PFY-Equine Advisory Council Members Individual Donors
Blueprint Ministries Exists To: • Be part of the urban San Antonio community by sharing Christ’s extravagant love, hope and grace. • Serve the elderly, physically disabled, and low income homeowners of San Antonio by rebuilding, renovating and improving sub-standard housing. • Provide servant leadership opportunities for youth and adult volunteers as they rebuild homes.
Founded in 1984, Presa Community Center has been offering programs and services to families facing crisis. Presa Community Center believes that exposing and involving students in activities such as character education, field trips, leadership development, art lessons, music lessons, service learning, healthy leisure education, youth sports, ceramic classes, and many other special interests and educational experiences is a valuable investment in their lives. There are many opportunities as an intern to interact with youth and to provide a support system which helps them feel empowered and valued as individuals. Dr. Velasquez, a professor at the University of the Incarnate Word and a licensed psychologist at Presa Community Center, encounters many individuals whose lives can benefit from psychological services. He holds psychotherapy sessions for adults in which the intern will be observing and taking notes but will not be interacting in any way. After the session, Dr. Velasquez and the student intern will discuss, analyze, and diagnose the client. The ultimate goal is to have a community where individuals are actively engaged with one another in positive relationships and improve the quality of life.
It begins with a happy baby … At St. Paul Child Development Center, we believe your child’s emotional health is key to unlocking their full potential. Discover how our loving, Christian atmosphere can help your child thrive. • Full-day care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. • Children learn and play in a NAEYC accredited program, recognized for excellence in curriculum, teachers, facilities and more. • Affordable tuition; meals and snacks included. Visit us – close to downtown San Antonio The best way to find out if St. Paul is right for your child is to take a tour. Call today to make an appointment: (210) 534-8577.
Brackenridge High School Band Boosters Association is a non-profit organization used to support the Brackenridge Mighty Eagle Band from Southtown San Antonio, TX. This Association is made up of parents, relatives, and friends of current high school band members that foster and promote a positive image of the Brackenridge High School Band. Also encourage the fellowship, participation, and the spirit of cooperation among all band parents and the community.
Since 1995, the all-volunteer and interfaith peaceCENTER continues to be a significant community catalyst for peace in San Antonio. Compassion and Justice are our strong guiding lights. Contemplative Practices, Experiential Education, and Nonviolent Actions are our working expressions throughout the community at-large.