North San Antonio Metrocom Edition - November 2022

The e-edition is an exact replica of the newspaper with interactive and searchable articles from all your favorite sections.

NORTH SAN ANTONIO EDITION

VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2 NOV. 14DEC. 16, 2022

VOLUNTEER GUIDE 2022

Bakudan Ramen opens a new location in Stone Oak

Resident Diane Workman has volunteered at the San Antonio Humane Society for 20 years. When COVID19 forced her to stay home, she used that time to sew pet beds for the nonprot. She said she’s happy to be back helping out in person.

Support a nonprot helping area veterans

TRICIA SCHWENNESENCOMMUNITY IMPACT

Volunteers return to San Antonio-area nonprots Resident Diane Workman volunteers at the San Anto- nio Humane Society three times a week. She spends her mornings loading an industrial-size washing machine with blankets, pet bedding and anything else that needs to be cleaned. BY TRICIA SCHWENNESEN including thousands of nonprots whose volunteers were all told to stay home. “When COVID[-19] hit, we shut down temporarily,” said Sarah Rhin, San Antonio Humane Society volunteer supervisor. “It was bare bones sta. We were just guring it out like everyone else.”

Try Jugo’s acai bowl as a healthier option

“I just feel like I’m accomplishing something, and I love animals, and I know they need the help,” Workman said. “I feel appreciated.” On her birthday in 2020, that all came to a halt. The COVID-19 pandemic essentially shut down San Antonio,

It is dicult to put a number to how many nonprot organizations and volunteers were aected by the pan- demic, because no one agency tracks that data, nor has anyone studied it comprehensively, said Scott McAninch, CONTINUED ON 20

VOLUNTEER GUIDE 2022

Information technology industry growing along north side corridor

TECHNOLOGICAL IMPACT Here are some key takeaways from the 2022 Tech Bloc study, which was based on 2020 data: the total economic impact total number of local IT professionals annual local total IT payroll average local IT salary $10.8B 48,000+ $1.82B $88,017 1,491 number of local IT-centric businesses

Volunteer opportunities

BY EDMOND ORTIZ

enough skilled workers, well-paying jobs corporations with presence and other resources in town. David Heard, chief executive o- cer of Tech Bloc, the advocacy orga- nization that released the local tech economic study based on 2020 data, said San Antonio has seen a signi- cant increase in tech-related jobs, businesses and wages since 2000.

Celebrating annual San Antonio Startup Week activities in October, local high technology business and political leaders reected on a report about San Antonio’s $10.8 billion information technology industry. The local tech economy, especially along the US 281 North/Stone Oak corridor, is primed for more growth, they said, as long as there are

CONTINUED ON 22

SOURCE: TECH BLOCCOMMUNITY IMPACT

LIGHTS, CAROLS Santa & S’Mores

A portion of the ticket sales benefits the San Antonio Food Bank

saws.org/pipes

NATURALBRIDGECAVERNS.COM | 210.651.6101

CUSTOM HOME ORGANIZATION Solutions for every room in your home CUSTOM HOME ORGANIZATION Solutions for every room in your home

Maximize Any Space Closet, garage, pantry, mudroom, home office, laundry room, and more. Quick 1-3 Day Install* Enjoy your new, organized space in as little as 1-3 days.

Custom Design High-quality, furniture-grade product customized to your space, style, and budget. Affordable Financing We offer multiple financing options to make your project affordable [on a monthly basis].

HOMEDEPOT.COM/MYHOMEORGINSTALL 760-678-3798 Call or visit for your FREE IN-HOME OR VIRTUAL CONSULTATION HOMEDEPOT.COM/MYHOMEORGINSTALL 760-678-3798 Call or visit for your FREE IN-HOME OR VIRTUAL CONSULTATION HOMEDEPOT.COM/MYHOMEORGINSTALL 281-971-9092 726-444-5265

Place portrait photo here

Scan this QR Code

YOUR SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY Our Installation Associates and Authorized Service Providers are taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety and success of your installation. For more information on how The Home Depot ® is keeping you safe, visit homedepot.com/hscovidsafety YOUR SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY Our Installation Associates and Authorized Service Providers are taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety and success of your installation. For more information on how The Home Depot ® is keeping you safe, visit homedepot.com/hscovidsafety

Home Depot local Service Providers are background checked, insured, licensed and/or registered. License or registration numbers held by or on behalf of Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. are available at homedepot.com/licensenumbers or at the Special Services Desk in The Home Depot store. State specific licensing information includes: AK CONE25084; AZ ROC252435, ROC092581; CA 602331; CT HIC.533772; DC 410517000372; DE HM-0000772; FL CRC046858, CGC1514813; HI C-22120; ID RCE-19683; LA 557308, 883162; MD 85434, 42144; MA 112785; MI 2101089942, 2102119069; MN BC147263, BC638192, BC729373; NV 0038686; NJ 13VH09277500; OR 95843; The Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. is a Registered General Contractor in Rhode Island and its Registration Number is 9480; WA HOMED**088RH; and WV WV036104. ©2022 Home Depot Product Authority, LLC. All rights reserved.All rights reserved. *Actual production time takes approximately 6-8 weeks. LCL22K_HOFL01 (5/22) Home Depot local Service Providers are background checked, insured, licensed and/or registered. License or registration numbers held by or on behalf of Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. are available at homedepot.com/licensenumbers or at the Special Services Desk in The Home Depot store. State specific licensing information includes: AK CONE25084; AZ ROC252435, ROC092581; CA 602331; CT HIC.533772; DC 410517000372; DE HM-0000772; FL CRC046858, CGC1514813; HI C-22120; ID RCE-19683; LA 557308, 883162; MD 85434, 42144; MA 112785; MI 2101089942, 2102119069; MN BC147263, BC638192, BC729373; NV 0038686; NJ 13VH09277500; OR 95843; The Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. is a Registered General Contractor in Rhode Island and its Registration Number is 9480; WA HOMED**088RH; and WV WV036104. ©2022 Home Depot Product Authority, LLC. All rights reserved.All rights reserved. *Actual production time takes approximately 6-8 weeks. LCL22K_HOFL01 (5/22) HDIE20K0022A

HDIE20K0022A_Local RGM Ad_Horizontal_HomeOrg.indd 1

10/9/20 7:49 AM

COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM

Curious what is selling in your neighborhood? Scan me *All prices shown are list price

ACTIVE

realtysanantonio.com/p/1647629

realtysanantonio.com/p/1638741

realtysanantonio.com/p/1649079

realtysanantonio.com/p/1637201

$384,000

$400,000

$410,000

$575,000

3 bds

2 ba

1,356 sq ft

3 bds

1.5 ba 1,753 sq ft

3 bds

2 ba

2,197 sq ft

4 bds

3.5 ba 3,176 sq ft

418 E French Pl, San Antonio, TX 78212 Melody Somerville | 512-289-3519

132 Cypress Hills Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666 Cyndi Cummings | 512-423-6782

1210 Tranquil Trl Dr, San Antonio, TX 78232 Sabrina Maddry | 210-630-7222

740 Fuller Ln, Adkins, TX 78101 Kim Brown | 830-481-1266

ACTIVE

realtysanantonio.com/p/1648897

realtysanantonio.com/p/1635897

realtysanantonio.com/p/1645042

realtysanantonio.com/p/1648532

$599,000

$624,700

$750,000

$899,000

3 bds

2 ba

1,620 sq ft

3 bds

2.5 ba 2,608 sq ft

4 bds

3.5 ba 2,382 sq ft

4 bds

3.5 ba 4,205 sq ft

13107 Hunters Valley St, San Antonio, TX 78230 Claudia Miranda | 210-863-8113

100 Summer Breeze, Wimberley, TX 78676 Angie Balentine | 512-761-6156

102 N Vaquero Dr, Blanco, TX 78606 Rachel Lasseter | 512-576-4713

24626 Bogey Ridge, San Antonio, TX 78260 Tiffany Alvarez | 210-789-2616

SOLD

ACTIVE

PENDING

realtysanantonio.com/p/1644590

realtysanantonio.com/p/1625281

realtysanantonio.com/p/1648098

realtysanantonio.com/p/1613391

$965,000

$1,350,000

$450,000

$625,000

4 bds

4.5 ba 3,898 sq ft

4 bds

3.5 ba 4,393 sq ft

3 bds

2 ba

1,604 sq ft

3 bds

2.5 ba 2,304 sq ft

935 Woodland Oaks, New Braunfels, TX 78132 Jose Urrabazo | 210-508-0387

1911 Rocky Ridge Loop, Canyon Lake, TX 78133 Lisa Blanco | 210-216-2696

12506 Black Mesa Cv, Austin, TX 78739 Gigi Jacks McClaskey | 512-968-0482

317 Elmhurst Ave, San Antonio, TX 78209 Alex Hernandez-Bobrow | 210-771-3805

Homeownership Resources That Make Buying More Affordable Fluctuating mortgage rates have many homebuyers pressing pause on their plans. If you’ve been thinking of buying a home, stay informed with these resources and leverage them to achieve your homeownership goals. Discover down payment assistance information, first-time homebuyer programs, online tools, and housing developments with income-based purchase prices by scanning the QR code.

resources in san antonio

NORTH SAN ANTONIO EDITION • NOVEMBER 2022

Please visit TheDoSeum.org/mfa for more details about this program

Museums for All is an initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Administered by the Association of Children’s Museums. Rate is offered for up to four guests per EBT card. © THE DOSEUM 2022, IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT

Where wellness lives! At Adante Senior Living we believe that life is meant to be lived as vibrantly as possible and we’re here to take you there. Regularly scheduled social events and lively programming lead to vibrant, fulfilling lifestyles filled with friendship. Multiple care levels and adaptive, individualized care plans mean that you can find the perfect fit for you or your loved one. Schedule your tour today!

AL 148338, MC 104277

Adante Independent Living

Adante Assisted Living & Memory Care AdanteLife.com 2739 Cembalo Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78230 (210) 791-6909

AdanteLife.com 2702 Cembalo Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78230 (210) 405-2197

COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM

THIS ISSUE

ABOUT US Owners John and Jennifer Garrett launched Community Impact in 2005, and the company is still locally owned today. We have expanded to include hundreds of team members and have created our own software platform and printing facility. CI delivers 35-plus localized editions across Texas to more than 2.5 million residential mailboxes. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Jaime Rubio METRO LEADERSHIP PUBLISHER Jaselle Luna MANAGING EDITOR Wendy Sturges COPY EDITOR Beth Marshall ART PRODUCTION MANAGER Lindsay Scott CONTACT US 3522 Paesanos Parkway, Ste. 304, San Antonio, TX 78231 • 866-989-6808 CI CAREERS communityimpact.com/careers PRESS RELEASES nsanews@communityimpact.com ADVERTISING nsaads@communityimpact.com Learn more at communityimpact.com/advertising EMAIL NEWSLETTERS communityimpact.com/newsletter PODCAST communityimpact.com/podcast SUPPORT US Join your neighbors by giving to the CI Patron program. Funds support our journalistic mission to provide trusted, local news in your community. Learn more at communityimpact.com/cipatron MARKET TEAM EDITOR Tricia Schwennesen REPORTER Edmond Ortiz

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS MONTH

FROM JASELLE: The first time I volunteered I was 8 years old. I remember the feeling of gratitude and joy that it filled me with to help others. Volunteerism continues to be a big part of my life. As we approach the holiday season, I hope that you’ll find an opportunity to help others. Our volunteer guide on Pages 18 and 19 can hopefully provide a good place to start! Jaselle Luna, PUBLISHER

FROM TRICIA: It used to be that any mention of tech in San Antonio meant talking about cloud computing innovators Rackspace. Today that’s changing. In this month’s front-page story, reporter Edmond Ortiz takes a look at several developing tech-business hot spots on San Antonio’s North Side. Tricia Schwennesen, EDITOR

WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOU THIS NOVEMBER Each year at this time, we launch our annual Community Impact Giving Campaign. It's an opportunity for our print and digital readers and podcast subscribers to learn more about our journalists and values behind the scenes. We hope once you do, you'll become a CI Patron by giving any one-time or monthly amount. Feel good knowing you're supporting our mission to provide trusted news and local information that everyone gets.

CI PATRON SPOTLIGHT

CI EXECUTIVE EDITOR

CI STATS

Mailboxes reached with Community Impact newspaper 2.5 MILLION+ Web stories and updates posted per month at communityimpact.com 1,500+ Journalist positions covering city council and other community meetings in person 80+

communityimpact.com

@impactnewssanantonio

@impactnews_sa

"I support this paper because the information it provides is so valuable and lacking these days. The unbiased articles help my understanding about my community. I think a paper like CI should exist for all regions in Texas." TABITHA L.

linkedin.com/company/communityimpact

"When CI Patrons give, it helps fund our hyperlocal reporting and hire more journalists to take CI coverage to the next level. Community giving overall strengthens our opportunity to be a light in our industry." JOE WARNER

@communityimpactnews

Proudly printed by

SCAN TO GIVE TODAY

NORTH SAN ANTONIO EDITION • NOVEMBER 2022

IMPACTS

Businesses that have recently opened or are coming soon, relocating or expanding

281

STONE OAK

CAMP BULLIS

HARDY OAK BLVD.

Bakudan Ramen

MEISNER DR.

COURTESY BAKUDAN RAMEN

CARNOUSTIE DR.

COMING SOON 7 Arenas Marisqueria and Lounge , a Latin-inspired seafood restaurant with a full bar and craft cocktail program, will open in November or December at 19903 Stone Oak Parkway, Ste. 202, in Stone Oak. 210-267-5135. www.arenaslounge.com 8 A Stone Oak franchise of Dogtopia , a Virginia-based chain of nearly 200 dog day care facilities, will open Dec. 5 at 1723 N. Loop 1604 E., Bldg. L-100, San Antonio. Featuring an indoor dog park, Dogtopia offers various canine boarding and spa services. Other San Antonio Dogtopias are being developed near Alamo Heights and in the Alamo Ranch neighborhood. www.dogtopia.com/ sanantonio-stoneoak 9 Axe Escape , an event venue featuring interactive target ax-throwing, is slated to open by late November or early December at the Redland Plaza shopping center, 2907 N. Loop 1604 E., Ste. 105, San Antonio, company officials said. The owners said they plan to open Zero Latency Virtual Reality Arena next door in the same retail center but have not released an opening date. 903-720-9081. 10 SA Cardhouse, a private social club featuring various card games, will open at a former Luby’s Cafeteria, 13400 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio. A $325,000 renovation project at the closed restaurant began in June and is scheduled for completion by late November, according to a Texas Department of License and Regulation filing. www.sacardhouse.com 11 Gong Cha , a tea drink franchise founded in Taiwan and headquartered in

1604

9 11

HOLLYWOOD PARK

SHAVANO PARK

1604

281

O'CONNOR RD.

W Y

MAP NOT TO SCALE

NOW OPEN 1 Oregon-based drive-thru coffee chain Dutch Bros Coffee continued its San Antonio-area expansion with the Oct. 21 opening of a new store at 13019 Blanco Road. The newest Dutch Bros, located next to the Blanco Road entry to Hardberger Park, is the ninth to open in the San Antonio area since the company entered the local market in 2021. 541-955-4700. www.dutchbros.com 2 Drank Soda Shop hosted a grand opening event Nov. 5 at 2610 TPC Parkway, Ste. 109, San Antonio. Visitors may dine in or drive thru and order a mixed soda drink or other fun beverage. 210-903-0419. www.dranksoda.com

3 Slackers Sports Bar opened a fifth location with a grand opening party Oct. 20 at the Park Oaks retail center, 16620 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio. Slackers offers a full bar with drink specials, several television screens, arcade games, billiards, darts, pinball and more. www.facebook.com/100084420607143 4 Bakudan Ramen opened a second San Antonio restaurant Oct. 10 in Stone Oak at The Village at Stone Oak retail center, 22506 US 281 N., Ste. 106, San Antonio. Bakudan’s menu features a variety of bowls that can be customized with different toppings. 210-437-0632. www.so.bakudanramen.com 5 Smile Structure Dentistry and Braces on Oct. 3 announced the opening

of a new location at 4422 DeZavala Road near Shavano Park. Smile Structure offers a full range of services, from general dentistry to braces for kids and adults. 726-842-9850. www.smilestructure.com/shavano-park 6 The PainSmith, a new interventional pain management clinic, opened Nov. 1 at 731 Carnoustie Drive, Ste. 102, San Antonio. Practitioner Dr. Zack Smith said he works closely with patients to build an individualized, comprehensive plan to treat nearly every type of pain, including knee, back and spine, joint, headache and migraine, post-surgical, post-traumatic stress disorder, and neuropathy pain, choosing from a range of nonsurgical and minimally invasive procedures. 210-963-7493. www.thepainsmith.com

2023 Color of the Year Raspberry Blush 2008-30

LOCAL POSTAL CUSTOMER Get Ready for the Holidays Company’s Coming!

2023 Color of the Year Raspberry Blush 2008-30

ben ® , Regal ® and Aura ® Paints $5 OFF per gallon

Get Ready for the Holidays Company’s Coming!

ben ® , Regal ® and Aura ® Paints $5 OFF per gallon (210) 281-5121 SanAntonioPaints.com 1903 N. Loop 1604 E., Suite G-3105 San Antonio, TX 78232 LOCAL POSTAL CUSTOMER

ben ® , Regal ® and Aura ® Paints $5 OFF per gallon ben ® , Regal ® and Aura ® Paints $5 OFF per gallon Discount offer valid only at San Antonio Paints. $5 off a gallon of ben®, Regal Select® or Aura® suggested retail price on entire order. Offer cannot be combined with other offers, discounts or promotions, or applied toward prior purchases. Subject to availability. Retailer reserves the right to terminate, cancel or modify this offer at any time without notice. Offer expires 12/31/2022.

LOCAL POSTAL CUSTOMER

Disclaimer goes here. Expires 12/31/22

(210) 281-5121 SanAntonioPaints.com 1903 N. Loop 1604 E., Suite G-3105 San Antonio, TX 78232

(210) 281-5121

Disclaimer goes here. Expires 12/31/22

Disclaimer goes here.

COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM

TO-DO LIST

November & December events

COMPILED BY EDMOND ORTIZ

NOV. 25-26

EAT AND SHOP SHRINE AUDITORIUM

DEC. 03

MEET SANTA CLAUS SHAVANO PARK CITY HALL

The PainSmith

Rackspace Technology

COURTESY THE PAINSMITH

COURTESY RACKSPACE TECHNOLOGY

NOVEMBER 17 VISIT THE LAND BRIDGE Want to visit the Hardberger Park land bridge but need a lift due to a disability or challenge? Catch a free ride via golf cart. Preregistration is required. Pickup and drop-off is at the park’s Salado outdoor classroom. 10-11 a.m. Free. 13203 Blanco Road, San Antonio. 210-492-7472. www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar 19 SEE THE MAIN EVENT Barshop Jewish Community Center of San Antonio hosts The Main Event to honor the Jewish Federation of San Antonio, Community Organizer Danna Halff and attorney Marc Schnall for their community contributions. There will be food, drinks, a silent auction and music. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $50. 12500 N.W. Military Hwy., San Antonio. 210-302-6823. www.jccsanantonio.org/mainevent DECEMBER 02 STEP INTO THE HOLIDAYS North East School of the Arts students perform the musical revue, Alzafar Shriners host a barbecue cook-o and a holiday market from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 25-26 and a Kevin Fowler concert at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 26. 901 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio. www.alzafar.org/bbq- extravaganza

“Steppin’ Into the Holidays.” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 4. $15-$20. Legacy of Educational Excellence High School, 1400 Jackson Keller Road, San Antonio. www.neisd.net/nesa 03 SALUTE WINTER North Central Baptist Hospital hosts Winterfest San Antonio, including a snowscape and other children’s activities, holiday shopping, musical performances, photos with Santa Claus, a mini-carnival, and refreshments. Some proceeds will benefit the local nonprofit Brighton Center, which helps kids with disabilities or delays. 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. $5-$10. 520 Madison Oak Drive, San Antonio. www.winterfestivalsa.com 04 HEAR THE MASTERSINGERS The San Antonio Mastersingers along with the newly inaugurated San Antonio Philharmonic will perform for the first time in three years, Handel’s Messiah, an iconic musical work that traces Jesus Christ’s life. 3 p.m. $15-$60. University United Methodist Church, 5084 DeZavala Road, San Antonio. www.samastersingers.org The city of Shavano Park invites residents to City Hall to meet Santa Claus and enjoy refreshments, among other holiday activities. 2:30 p.m.-dusk. Free. 900 Saddletree Court, Shavano Park. 210-493-3478.

London, will open in its first San Antonio location in the Redland Plaza retail center, 2903 N. Loop 1604 E., on an unspecified date. A $55,503 construction project for the new tea cafe began in August and is expected to be complete by the end of November, a Texas Department of License and Regulation filing said. 12 Classic Rock Coffee Co. and Kitchen , a Missouri-based chain of rock music- themed cafes, will open in its first San Antonio location in the Churchill Estates neighborhood at 15614 Huebner Road on an unspecified date. 417-881-7625. www.classicrockcoffeesa.com 13 Magnolia Pancake Haus , a popular local chain of comfort-dining restaurants, will open in its fourth location at a former Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery at 2070 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio. According to a Texas Department of License and Regulation filing, a $750,000 construction project on a new 7,414-square-foot building was to begin in mid-November and finish up in May 2023. Magnolia offers breakfast and lunch at three other locations, including 606 Embassy Oaks Drive. www.magnoliapancakehaus.com 14 Houston developer Vero Sade on Oct. 18 announced ground was broken on Bulverde Oaks , a 444-unit, garden-style apartment community at 4710 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio. Projected for completion in mid-2024, Bulverde Oaks will contain one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans, each averaging slightly fewer than 1,000 square feet. Bulverde Oaks will also feature a 12,000-square-foot amenities building, including entertainment space, a cafe, a resort-style pool with cabanas

and an indoor/outdoor fitness facility. www.verosade.com RELOCATION 15 Rackspace Technology , a renowned cloud computing company, announced Oct. 21 plans to move its headquarters from the former Windsor Park Mall site in Windcrest to the RidgeWood Plaza II office complex, 19122 US 281 N., San Antonio. While company officials have not yet revealed a schedule for the relocation, they said Rackspace will occupy between 75,000-90,000 square feet of space in its new home. www.rackspace.com NEW OWNERSHIP 16 Atlantic | Pacific Cos. acquired the Regency at Stone Oak apartment complex, 25675 Overlook Parkway, San Antonio, and rebranded the community The Atlantic Stone Oak , which has 320 units, a fitness center, a swimming pool, an outdoor kitchen, a dog park, a business center and a children’s play area. 855-933-5250. www.atlanticstoneoakliving.com 17 Westmount Realty Capital on Nov. 1 announced the sale of Westmount at Cape Cod, a 212-unit apartment complex at 13030 Blanco Road, San Antonio, to local firm REEP Residential, which rebranded the multifamily community Sky at Salado Creek . Located between Hardberger Park and Salado Creek, Sky at Salado Creek has one- and two-bedroom units averaging 687 square feet, a swimming pool, and a fitness center. 210-750-4985. www.skyatsaladocreek.com

Find more or submit North San Antonio-area events at communityimpact.com/ event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.

Open 9am – 9pm, 7 days a week nextlevelurgentcare.com BECAUSE STICKS AND STONES DO BREAK BONES.

Vineyard 1150 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio, TX 78248

South Rim 5311 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio, TX 78249

More locations coming soon to San Antonio!

NORTH SAN ANTONIO EDITION • NOVEMBER 2022

TRANSPORTATION UPDATES

COMPILED BY EDMOND ORTIZ

ONGOING PROJECTS

COMPLETED PROJECTS

281

BULVERDE RD.

281

1604

MARSHALL RD.

MOUNTAIN LODGE

BITTERS RD.

Bulverde Road widening The project is designed to widen Bulverde Road from two to four lanes with a median and turn lane 6,300 feet northward from the Marshall Road intersection. Bexar County officials said the project is more than 50% complete and should be fully finished by March 2023. Timeline: winter 2021-March 2023 Cost: $13.3 million Funding sources: Bexar County, Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

North US 281 expansion Phase 2 of highway expansion between Stone Oak Parkway and East Borgfeld Drive continues to involve alternating lane closures for asphalt work. Work crews in October also introduced a new traffic pattern for US 281 southbound commuters, opening a new entrance ramp between Marshall Road and Mountain Lodge. Timeline: summer 2021-early 2023 Cost: $304 million Funding source: Texas Department of Transportation

North Loop 1604 expansion Contractors widening Loop 1604 from 4 to 10 lanes did excavation work, spurring weeknight closures of west- bound lanes between Blanco Road and Northwest Military Highway in October. Work crews also did short-term, rolling closures on eastbound main lanes and frontage roads as well as the westbound frontage road between NW Military and Huebner Road. Timeline: May 2021-after 2025 Cost: $1.3 billion Funding source: TxDOT

Wurzbach Parkway improvements Workers finished expanding and improving Wurzbach Parkway between Northwest Military Highway and Lockhill Selma Road by early November. Final project activities earlier this fall included surface paving, striping, signage, utilities and traffic signalization. Additionally, contractors removed construction area safety barriers. Timeline: October 2021-November 2022 Cost: $8.1 million Funding source: TxDOT

ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED AS OF NOV. 7. NEWS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE OR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS? EMAIL US AT NSANEWS@COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM.

Foster & Adopt &

Volunteer & Advocate & Donate & Care.

COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM

EDUCATION BRIEFS

News from Northside and North East ISDs

COMPILED BY EDMOND ORTIZ

HIGHLIGHTS NORTHSIDE & NORTH EAST ISDs San Antonio Sports on Oct. 10 announced rosters for the All-Star Football Game, which showcases top high school senior players Jan. 7 at the Alamodome. The release states area Team Gold players are safety Darren Benavides, offensive lineman Jonathan Conway and wide receiver Alejandro Tavarez, all from Johnson High School, as well as defensive lineman Ben Gibson, running back Chris Goertz and athlete Nikos Varelas, all from Clark High School. Running back Carson Green, defensive lineman Matt Quick and kicker/punter Matthew Velasco of Reagan High School will be on Team Black. NORTHSIDE ISD Over two days in September and October, the Northside Education Foundation Grant Patrol surprised nearly 200 teachers at 90 NISD campuses with $100 NEF-funded new-teacher grants, NISD officials said. NORTH EAST ISD Assistant Director for World Languages Debbie Callihan-Dingle was named Texas Foreign Language Association’s Administrator of the Year in October. North East ISD will meet Nov. 28 and Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. 8961 Tesoro Drive, San Antonio 210-407-0000 • www.neisd.net Northside ISD will meet Nov. 15 and Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. 5900 Evers Road, San Antonio 210-397-8500 • www.nisd.net MEETINGS WE COVER NUMBER TO KNOW The number of languages spoken at Colonies North Elementary School, which hosted an Oct. 24 “Parade of Nations” to celebrate the NISD school’s diverse student populace. Students representing different nations held up their native land’s flag and listened to the national anthems. 25

Committee to address NEISD health advisory panel

NORTH EAST ISD The school board voted Oct. 24 to appoint Trustees Steve Hilliard, Diane Villarreal and Terri Williams to an ad hoc committee tasked with discussing possible changes to the district’s School Health Advisory Council bylaws, procedures and membership. Trustees Hilliard and Villarreal said the SHAC’s existing bylaws, adopted in 2012, are overdue for a review and that it is time for new perspectives on the 50-member advisory panel. According to NEISD, Texas education law requires every independent school district to have a School Health Advisory Council, which is mostly made up of non-district employee parents who also reflect the school

district’s population. NEISD said the SHAC provides guidance on family and community involvement about nutritional services; physical health and sex education; and counseling, psychological and social services. Williams suggested a three-member ad hoc committee to flesh out the NEISD SHAC, explore best practices in comparable school districts, and return to the full board at an undetermined time with recommendations on the SHAC’s policies and composition. Hilliard, who represents the Stone Oak area as District 6 trustee, said as elected leaders, the NEISD board should have a chance to appoint a higher number of parents to the SHAC and put less emphasis on the number of district staffers on the council and the number of SHAC appointees made by NEISD principals. “We all should get to pick people who we represent in our communities,” Hilliard said. District 1 Trustee Sandy Hughey criticized some people’s assertion that the SHAC members are sought for replace- ment because they do not follow specific moral beliefs. “I ask we watch our wording in the future about things like that,” Hughey said.

“WE ALL SHOULD GET TO PICK PEOPLE WHO WE REPRESENT IN OUR COMMUNITIES.” STEVE HILLIARD, NEISD DISTRICT 6 TRUSTEE

Northside ISD superintendent announces intention to retire

NORTHSIDE ISD Superintendent Brian Woods said Oct. 27 he intends to retire at the end of 2022-23 academic year, ending nearly 11 years of leading Texas’ fourth-largest school district. In a statement, Woods thanked Northside ISD officials, families and community members for the opportunity to guide the school district. Woods is set to remain in his current position through the end of the school year and June 2023. “The standard of excellence in Northside begins with its board

of trustees. They are some of the finest public servants I have had the pleasure of working with, and I am confident that their continued guidance will ensure NISD’s success for decades to come,” Woods said. Woods began his NISD career in 1992 as a social studies teacher. He served in numerous leadership roles, the release said. Recognized as the 2018 Texas Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Association of School Boards, Woods presides over the Texas School Alliance.

JULY 1992-JULY 2012 NISD teaching/administrative career includes Marshall High School social studies teacher, O’Connor High School assistant principal, Clark High School principal, NISD assistant superintendent JULY 2012-JUNE 2023 NISD superintendent MILESTONES FOR NORTHSIDE ISD SUPERINTENDENT BRIAN WOODS

SOURCE: NORTHSIDE ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

DOMINION : 6185 Camp Bullis Rd.

THREE CONVENIENT CAMPUSES SERVING SAN ANTONIO G O C

NOW ENROLLING CHILDREN 6 WEEKS -5YEARSOFAGE. Located in North Central San Antonio.

T F

I T F

NORTH SAN ANTONIO EDITION • NOVEMBER 2022

CITY & COUNTY

News from Hollywood Park, San Antonio and Shavano Park

COMPILED BY EDMOND ORTIZ

Bexar County Commissioners Court will meet Nov. 29 and Dec. 13 at 9 a.m. Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa St., Ste. 2.01, San Antonio. 210-335-2011. www.bexar.org Hill Country Village City Council will meet Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. 116 Aspen Lane, Hill Country Village 210-494-3671. www.hcv.org Hollywood Park City Council will meet Nov. 15 and Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. 2 Mecca Drive, Hollywood Park 210-494-2023. www.hollywoodpark-tx.gov Shavano Park City Council will meet Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. 900 Saddletree Court, Shavano Park 210-493-3478. www.shavanopark.org MEETINGS WE COVER NUMBER TO KNOW relief money the city of San Antonio is allocating to support local arts and immigrant support organizations. Organizations must meet criteria to apply for funding. 6.5M HIGHLIGHTS SAN ANTONIO The city This is the amount of federal COVID-19 announced Oct. 4 that its TVSA channels, which broadcast various city government meetings and information, can now be viewed on most mobile and tablet devices, and streaming TV boxes such as Roku, Apple TV and Android TV at no cost by downloading the CGM TV app. SHAVANO PARK The police department in September launched a free, voluntary program where local residents and businesses may register their exterior-facing surveillance cameras to help police solve crimes. The city said police will seek consent to view images or footage captured on a property owner’s camera system. For more, visit www.shavanopark.org/ communitycameras.

Hollywood Park council mulls tax freeze scenario

TAX FREEZE EFFECTS Hollywood Park is analyzing how an over-65 property tax freeze could affect long-term finances. Here is a hypothetical look at the next four fiscal years with a projected 4% cost-of-living increase, a 2% rise in property values and a possible recession. Tax freeze No tax freeze

HOLLYWOOD PARK On Oct. 18, City Treasurer Fred Timmons briefed the City Council about possible effects on the city’s finances if the town were to formally consider and adopt a property tax freeze for local taxpayers age 65 and over. Hollywood Park offers a $5,000 exemption for senior homeowners, who must apply to obtain it. Residents Shannon Sims and Mark Cotten who spoke during the meeting said that eligible senior taxpayers— especially those on a fixed income and struggling with rising costs of living —would benefit from added tax relief. But using Bexar County Appraisal District property data, Timmons said by 2026, Hollywood Park could face a budget shortfall and possibly less funds for basic city services if local seniors’ property taxes were frozen in 2023 and if a recession happens. Timmons said if Hollywood Park were to implement a 4% cost-of-living pay increase for city employees and see a slight rise in property values between 2023-26, given projected property tax revenues in a potential recession, the town’s budget shortfall could accumulate and reach a total of $207,091 by 2026.

$50K

$4,948

$1,821

-$1,187

-$50K

-$51,459

-$100K

-$150K

-$127,749

-$200K

-$207,791

-$250K

2023-24 2024-25

2025-26

2022-23 Fiscal year

SOURCE: TOWN OF HOLLYWOOD PARK/COMMUNITY IMPACT

Shavano Park begins long-range plan review

TOWN PLAN REVIEW The Shavano Park Planning and Zoning Commission in August began reviewing six focus areas. Nov.-Dec.: Commercial development Dec.-Jan.: Community engagement & policing Jan.-Feb.: Property maintenance standards & zoning Feb.-March: City talent management & retention March-April: Public infrastructure April-May: City finances May-July: Commission and City Council final town plan review

SHAVANO PARK City Council was briefed Oct. 24 on the Shavano Park Planning and Zoning Commission’s efforts to help update the long-range town plan. Officials said planning and zon- ing commissioners in September finished a Strengths, Weaknesses, Threats and Opportunities analysis and decided focus areas will include commercial development, com- munity engagement and policing, property maintenance standards and zoning, employee management and retention, public infrastructure and long-term city finances. Strengths include outstanding city

services and leadership, security and safety, and a low tax rate, according to the commission’s draft consensus. Weaknesses include aging infra- structure and limited future residen- tial and commercial developments, the commission reported. Opportunities include shaping future commercial development to fit the city’s needs, transforming the City Hall campus area to help build a sense of community, and leveraging bond and grant monies to upgrade infrastructure, the commission said. Threats include city staff retention, oak wilt, infrastructure failures, crime, traffic and the economy.

SOURCE: CITY OF SHAVANO PARK/ COMMUNITY IMPACT

We invite you to join Hope Hospice and friends for a special tree lighting event in honor of loved ones lost. 1st Annual Tree of Lights Thursday, December 8th at 5:30 p.m. Hope Hospice of the Hill Country 29710 US HWY 281, Bulverde, TX 78163 For more information visit, www.hopehospice.net or call 210.686.3131

Christmas Carols Cookie Decorating Crafts Hot Chocolate Photos with Santa

COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM

REAL ESTATE

MARKET DATA PROVIDED BY THE SAN ANTONIO BOARD OF REALTORS 9110 W. I10 • 2105931200 • WWW.SABOR.COM

Snapshot of the market

MARKET DATA FOR SEPTEMBER

MEDIAN PRICE OF HOMES SOLD WITH YEAROVERYEAR PERCENTAGE CHANGE

281

2021

2022

78260

78216

78230 78231

78232

78248 78249 78258

78259 78260

Sale price

78258

78259

78249

$700,000

+5.15%

+8.76%

$600,000

+4.01%

+34.09% +3.75%

1604

+30.91%

+15.59%

+19.03%

78248

78232

$500,000

+18.47%

$400,000

78216

78230

$300,000

$200,000 $0

78231

BEXAR COUNTY 2021

NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD

2022

78216

78230 78231

78232

78248 78249 78258

78259 78260

32 40 18 46 32 69 65 55 68 1830 8 25 1467643646

2021

2,574

2,295

Homes sold

Active inventory

2022

3,935

6,187

Median sales price

$282,000 $310,995

ACTIVE INVENTORY

Average days on the market Percent of original price recieved

78216

78230 78231

78232

78248 78249 78258

78259 78260

49 57 19 62 22 75 94 42 114 46 87 20 75 25 86 103 65 144

2021

100.1% 96.9%

2022

NOTE: DATA AS OF SEPT. 30

Front-Load Dumpsters Ideal for restaurants, schools and other commercial businesses that produce more waste than what fits into standard carts. Trash, Recycle and Compost Options Flexible Collection Frequencies Delivered to You

Available in over a dozen types and size options.

Get your quote today! 210-651-6633 | TexasDisposal.com

Scan the code for more information.

NORTH SAN ANTONIO EDITION • NOVEMBER 2022

NONPROFIT Operation Homefront North San Antonio group aids military members, families O peration Homefront, a national nonprot with headquarters near Hill Country Village and in Virginia, announced Sept. 23 a new initiative, the United We Stand Million Dollar Match, sponsored by the Bob and Dolores Hope Foundation. Operation Homefront’s mission is to help build secure and stable military families, and President and CEO Tony Montalto said this generation of military families needs help now more than ever. Organization ocials said 1.5 million veterans live below the poverty line; 4 million veterans are burdened with housing costs; and 20% of veterans and military families are coping with food insecurity. Karen Smithhart, senior vice president of human resources, said Operation Homefront has come a long way since its launch in 2002 in Schertz. Operation Homefront has 126 employees with more than 50 staers based at its North San Antonio oce, Smithhart said. Smithhart said Operation Homefront oers nancial aid, housing for military members transitioning out of active-duty status, permanent housing, caregiver support and other services designed to help military families overcome short- term obstacles. “Our mission is to be a provider for short- term critical nancial assistance and long-term stability,” she said. In the last two to three years, Operation Homefront has seen an uptick in requests for nancial and housing help, Smithhart said. “It’s about nancial stability. A lot of military members are living paycheck to paycheck. A lot of them can’t nd aordable housing,” she said. BY EDMOND ORTIZ

BUILDING SECURE & STABLE FAMILIES The nonprot’s services support military members and families. 475 military families

have received $1.1 million in nancial aid since 2011. 7 families have received mortgage-free homes since 2012. 360 families have lived or are living in rent-free transitional apartments. 9 families lived in rent- free homes since 2011. 1,117 military families have been helped by school supply drives and holiday meals since 2019.

SOURCE: OPERATION HOMEFRONT COMMUNITY IMPACT

Operation Homefront’s Transitional Homes for Veterans program enables veterans and their families to occupy a single- family home rent-free for up to three years while preparing for homeownership. (Photos courtesy Operation Homefront)

Operation Homefront distributes 350 backpacks to military children at the 2022 Back to School Brigade at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Karen Smithhart is the senior vice president of human resources.

CENTRAL PKWY.

Operation Homefront 1355 Central Parkway S., Ste. 100, San Antonio 210-659-7756 www.operationhomefront.org Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. closed

281

ANNE FRANK INSPIRE ACADEMY NW MILITARY INSPIRE N

Inquiry Learning Small School Environment 100% State-Certified Teachers

K-5

FREE PUBLIC

Fine Arts Electives LEGO STEAM Program Enroll Today: www.AnneFrankIA.com

COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM

NORTH SAN ANTONIO EDITION • NOVEMBER 2022

VISIT SPECSONLINE.COM FOR OUR SAN ANTONIO AREA LOCATIONS! STONE OAK 23026 US Hwy 281 N (210) 497-1322 VINEYARD 1309 N Loop 1604 W (210) 408-8206 DE ZAVALA 5219 De Zavala Rd (210) 561-0900 RECTOR 819 E Rector Dr (210) 340-2244 LEGACY 2003 N Loop 1604 E (210) 494-8600

COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM

DINING FEATURE

BUILDING A MEAL Jugo’s guests can customize a 20-ounce smoothie ($7.50) .

1. CHOOSE A BASE • banana, strawberry • mango • peach, pineapple 2. CHOOSE 1 LIQUID • almond milk • apple juice • coconut milk

• banana, cinnamon and cold brew co ee

Acai bowls ($9.25) are customizable.

COURTESY JUGO

• orange juice • pineapple juice

3. CHOOSE 1 SUPERFOOD • bee pollen • cacao nibs • chia seeds • coconut akes 4. CHOOSE 1 SWEETENER • agave

• ax seeds • hemp seeds • goji berries

Jugo oers nine smoothie varieties, including Viva La Berry ($7.50), with strawberry, blueberry and blackberry.

• honey

David Padilla owns Jugo, which has seven juice, acai bowls and smoothie stores in Texas, with ve in the San Antonio area and plans for more expansion in 2023.

Jugo A Alon Town Centre 10003 NW Military Hwy., Ste. 2114, San Antonio 210-259-8613 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. B Bitters Crossing 2602 N. Loop 1604 W., Ste. 109, San Antonio 210-267-1560 Hours: Mon.-Sun., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. www.jugousa.com

EDMOND ORTIZCOMMUNITY IMPACT

COURTESY JUGO

Jugo North San Antonio juice and smoothie bar serves up healthier options I n late 2019, David Padilla began applying nearly 20 years of experience in the food and BY EDMOND ORTIZ

“We’re all about health and wellness in our products, and we’re consistent because we keep the menu simple,” he said. Padilla said Jugo outlasted COVID-19’s nancial eects, deliv- ering products to a growing number of supporters who have helped the company expand to ve total San Antonio-area locations, including Bitters Road and Loop 1604. “That’s how we survived the pandemic—with support from local friends and family—and the commu- nity got behind us,” he said. Padilla said customers appreciate the smoothie options; the menu features nine dierent bases to customize a smoothie. Patrons wanting a superfood bowl

can buy a prebuilt 16-ounce bowl or build their own bowl, choosing from base options, such as acai, coconut, pitaya, matcha, mango or blue magic, a spirulina extract derivative. “A lot of companies blend their base, so it’s more liquid, like soft serve, and ours is more like an ice cream consistency,” he said. Jugo’s juices come in eight 16-ounce varieties, but for $28 a customer can purchase a ight of four varieties. While the company looks to expand, Padilla said his focus is on ne-tuning the Jugo brand through community events and fundraisers. “We’re promoting a healthier alternative to what’s out there,” he said.

beverage industry toward purchas- ing, rebranding and relaunching Jugo Juicery as Jugo, which mean juice in Spanish. He started with the Alon Town Centre location in north central San Antonio. “My family really loves acai bowls; the kids love them, and that’s what drove me to pursue this,” Padilla said. Featuring an array of fresh superfood bowls, smoothies and cold-pressed juices, Jugo set out to show how eating and drinking healthy can be tasty, Padilla said.

1604

WURZBACH PKWY.

Nation’s First Women-focused University System

twu.edu

NORTH SAN ANTONIO EDITION • NOVEMBER 2022

VOLUNTEER GUIDE GUIDE

For those looking to help out in the North San Antonio community, there are several local nonprot groups that oer volunteer opportunities and accept donations. This list is noncomprehensive. Volunteer requirements APP Application OTN Orientation BC Background check AGE Under age 18 allowed

EMPOWER CHILDREN 1 Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas Step up to mentor at-risk youth by meeting one-on-one with a child at least once a month to do something fun together after being matched as a big brother or big sister. APP OTN BC 10843 Gulfdale St., San Antonio 2102256322 www.bigmentor.org 2 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Central Texas, Inc. Undergo training to learn how to advocate for and speak on behalf of neglected, abused and at-risk children and their families who are part of the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. APP OTN BC 1619 E. Common St., Ste. 301, New Braunfels 8306262272 www.casacentex.org 3 Communities in Schools of South Central Texas Change the lives of children by mentoring students in schools or helping customers and processing donations at the CIS Thrift Store, which benets Communities in Schools. APP OTN BC 161 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels 8306204247 www.cis-sct.org 4 San Antonio Children’s Shelter Help make a child’s life brighter through tutoring or mentorship, or volunteering to help with a fundraising event. APP BC 2939 W. Woodlawn Ave., San Antonio 2102122500 www.childrensshelter.org 5 San Antonio Youth Literacy Volunteer to be a reading buddy, and work with second graders at an area school; work in administration; or sign up to help at the annual San Antonio Book Festival. APP AGE 2527 Rim Oak, San Antonio

100 E. Guenther St., San Antonio 2102271373 www.sara-tx.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas

Meals on Wheels

7 Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas Oer up your time and skills to support eorts to preserve open lands and enhance the urban environment. Volunteer opportunities include helping with the land conservation program, the community gardens program or the Picture Your World youth photography program as well as supporting events, including Nature Fest and Run the River 5K. APP 108 E. Mistletoe Ave., San Antonio 2102228430 www.greensatx.org FEED THE HUNGRY 8 San Antonio Food Bank Help sort food donations; plant and harvest crops at the garden or farm; or help out at the warehouse. APP AGE 5200 Enrique M. Barrera Parkway, San Antonio 2103373663 www.safoodbank.org SERVE SENIORS 9 Meals on Wheels Deliver hot, nutritious meals to seniors; sign up to be a senior companion; or help cook and package meals in the kitchen. APP BC 4306 N. W. Loop 410, San Antonio 2107355115 www.mowsatx.org HELP ANIMALS 10 Animal Defense League of Texas Volunteer opportunities include walking dogs, working in the cattery and helping animals recover after treatment in the medical clinic as well as helping in more administrative roles, such as marketing and fundraising. OTN AGE 210 Tuleta Drive, San Antonio 2106551481 www.adltxas.org 11 San Antonio Humane Society Support pet adoption by walking dogs, washing pet-related laundry. Veterinary students can help with pet surgeries in the on-site medical clinic. APP OTN BC AGE 4804 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio 2102267461 www.sahumane.org/volunteer

PHOTOS BY TRICIA SCHWENNESENCOMMUNITY IMPACT

BETTER THE CITY 12 Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio Support HMMSA’s daily operations and special projects, or serve as a tour guide and educate museum visitors about the Holocaust, what it means today and the organization’s mission. APP OTN BC AGE 12500 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio 2013026807 www.hmmsa.org 13 SA2020 [The Board Game] Play The Board Game by applying to participate and paying a $25 fee. Individuals and nonprots attend training and then go through a process to match potential nonprot board members with nonprots in which to give their time and skills. APP OTN AGE 123 Heiman St., San Antonio 2107041025 www.sa2020.org SUPPORT FAMILIES 14 Morgan’s Wonderland Camp Help with daily camp activities and camp upkeep to ensure the camp is accessible and a positive environment for visitors of all abilities. APP OTN BC AGE 23400 Cibolo Vista, San Antonio 2108664200 www.morganswonderlandcamp.com 15 The Saddle Light Center Clean out stables, walk horses or support disabled clients by walking with them as they take therapeutic riding lessons. APP OTN 17530 Old Evans Road, Selma 2106519574 www.thesaddlelightcenter.com 16 Transplants for Children Donate to eorts designed to aid families navigating the pediatric transplant process. Or make your monetary donation a gift in memory of an organ donor or loved one, or to celebrate your doctor’s birthday or transplant anniversary. APP 11107 Wurzbach Road, Ste. 201, San Antonio 2109491212 www.tfcsatx.org

HELP THE COMMUNITY 17 Eva’s Heroes Enrich the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities by engaging them in various activities and/or helping with fundraisers throughout the year. APP OTN BC AGE 11120 Wurzbach Road, Ste. 300, San Antonio 2106949090 www.evasheroes.org 18 San Antonio Independent Living Services Help individuals with disabilities and their families to further improve their quality of life with development/renement of independent living skills, peer support and community advocacy. APP OTN 11306 Sir Winston St., Bldg. F, San Antonio 2102811878 www.sailstx.org Donate or become an “Ambassador” or a “Steel Mag,” and help past and present Green Berets and their families who might be struggling with recovery from wounds, health and wellness issues, or the transition to civilian life. GBF also aids Gold Star families. APP OTN BC 14351 Blanco Road, San Antonio 8442877133 www.greenberetfoundation.org 20 Military Warriors Support Foundation Help to provide a smooth transition in life for wounded warriors and Gold Star families by backing programs and activities focused on housing, transportation, recreation and leadership development. APP 211 N. Loop 1604 E., Ste. 250, San Antonio 2106158973 www.militarywarriors.org 21 Operation Homefront Aid programs and activities meant to support military families via critical nancial assistance, transitional and permanent housing and caregiver support services. APP OTN BC 1355 Central Parkway S., Ste. 100, San Antonio 2106597756 www.operationhomefront.org SERVE VETERANS 19 Green Beret Foundation

2104229708 www.sayl.org

CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT 6 San Antonio River Authority

Help reduce litter and pollutants in rivers and creeks by signing up to be a River Warrior and participating in clean-up events. APP

COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM

Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28

communityimpact.com