San Antonio Area Foundation

Cheers to Renee, our welcoming face at the front desk, who’s celebrating 5 amazing years with the Area Foundation! From greeting guests with warmth to keeping everything running smoothly, Renee has been a core part of our team. Help us thank Renee for her dedication and commitment! 🌟 #StaffAnniversary #Grateful #SAAFdn

Paw-sitively delightful! 🐾 Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting a meet-and-greet with our amazing Animal Services grantees and our CEO, Nadege. It was a purr-fect opportunity to connect and discuss how we can continue to support animal welfare in San Antonio.

Join us in commemorating Día de los Muertos, a beautiful tradition honoring loved ones who’ve passed on. This year, our ofrenda (altar) is back at the San Antonio Area Foundation, created by our team to remember and celebrate the lives of family and friends. 🔗 Read more about this special tradition and its significance in our community: https://lnkd.in/gNtSDFJ6 #DiaDeLosMuertos #SanAntonioTraditions #Remembering

Watch as Nancy Hard, one of the incredible women behind the Smart Start Fund, shares the story of how it all began! Be inspired by Nancy’s story and see how local efforts can create lasting change. Have a story you'd like to share? Share with us at https://lnkd.in/gzfZ5UbV! #SmartStartFund #ShareYourStory #EarlyChildhood #CommunityImpact #SAA

📊 Estate Planning by the Numbers: Why it matters and how we can help! 📊 This National Estate Planning Awareness Week, we’re sharing key stats: - 64% of Americans say a will is important, but 66% don’t have one. - Estate planning is rising for younger adults but declining for those 55+. - 40% think they don’t have enough assets to need a will. At the San Antonio Area Foundation, we believe in the power of planning for the future—for your family and our mission. With our free will-writing service through FreeWill, it’s easy to protect your loved ones and leave a lasting impact. 🔗 Learn more and make a plan today: https://lnkd.in/gbvXe-5Z #NationalEstatePlanningWeek #EstatePlanning #FreeWill #LegacyPlanning #PeaceOfMind

Help us celebrate 9 amazing years with Debbie, our incredible Facilities Manager! 🎉 Debbie is the heart behind making sure our office is always welcoming and running smoothly for both staff and visitors. Her dedication and attention to detail help create a great environment for everyone who walks through our doors. Thank you, Debbie, for your hard work and commitment! Here's to many more years together! #WorkAnniversary #TeamAppreciation #SanAntonioAreaFoundation

🐾 Help is on the way for our furry friends! 🐾 We’re thrilled to announce that more than two dozen animal nonprofits serving nearly 100,000 animals in San Antonio and surrounding areas have received $631,000 in multi-year grants from the San Antonio Area Foundation! 🐶🐱 We’re proud to help close the gap for pets in need, especially in underserved communities. Learn more about how these funds will make a difference: https://lnkd.in/g_uacg4y #AnimalServices #SupportingPets #SanAntonioGrants #Philanthropy

Congrats to Deceleration, The Mesquite News at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, and nine other Texas grantees for receiving funding from Press Forward! These amazing newsrooms are part of 205 across the U.S. sharing $20 million to report on underrepresented communities and regions and we're proud to work with the national coalition to support local newsrooms here in Texas. 🔗 Learn more about the recipients and donate to support more newsrooms: pressforward.news/grantees #PressForward #SupportLocalNews #TexasNews

Discover the inspiring story of Crosspoint, a nonprofit founded by our founder, Richard Goldsmith. From its humble beginnings to its current role as a leader in mental health and addiction treatment, Crosspoint has been transforming lives in San Antonio for decades. Learn more about their impact on our community. https://lnkd.in/gAY6NvJB #Crosspoint #SanAntonio #Nonprofit #60thAnniversary

Did you miss the news? We're thrilled to announce the addition of Ryan Lugalia- Hollon to our team! Ryan officially starts next week. We're excited to have him join us and contribute to our mission in San Antonio. Read more about Ryan's impressive background and how he'll make a difference: https://lnkd.in/gznRjkm3 #SanAntonioAreaFoundation #NewHire