Scorching temperatures put the most vulnerable in our city at risk

by Faith Based Initiative | Jun 16, 2019 | Action Alerts

The weather has already been real feel 108+ and it’s only JUNE! Help us serve the most vulnerable citizens by participating in Project Cool, which provides a free 20-inch box fan to senior adults in our community during the summer months. The City has partnered...

Let’s keep our children fed in SA!

by Faith Based Initiative | Jun 2, 2019 | Action Alerts

School’s out for the summer! That should be a welcome phrase to every child, instead, it can be a scary thought for San Antonio’s children and families where 1-in-5 children live in poverty. These are the families that count on school-provided lunch and...

HUMAN NEEDS ARE BASICS

by Faith Based Initiative | May 18, 2019 | Action Alerts

As a Compassionate City, we continue to serve those San Antonians most in need while experiencing the recent influx of migrants transitioning through San Antonio and onto other places across the U.S. These BASICS are needed today and every day in SA: Hygiene kits. See...

UPDATE: Influx of Immigrants Continues

by Faith Based Initiative | Apr 1, 2019 | Action Alerts

The influx of immigrant families continues today and this week. Please only donate these SPECIFIC, URGENT needs: Underwear. All sizes. All new. Blankets. New. Twin size. No comforters, please. Shoelaces. New and in adult lengths. Shoes for children ages 6-17 in ALL...

Influx of Immigrants Creates Sudden, Urgent Need

by Faith Based Initiative | Mar 30, 2019 | Action Alerts

An influx of immigrant children and parents have arrived over the past two nights in San Antonio, with more expected tonight and throughout the week, creating a HUGE need for supplies and clothing. Here are the SPECIFIC, URGENT needs: Donations by gift cards also...

The City of San Antonio is launching a sweeping campaign across our geography and it’s GOLDEN.

by Faith Based Initiative | Mar 30, 2019 | Action Alerts, Compassionate Action

APRIL 5, 2019 International Golden Rule Day The Golden Rule, aka. the Ethic of Reciprocity. The most common rule found in all world religions. Common Rule. Common Denominator. Common Ground for a Common Humanity. The City of San Antonio is taking this seriously by...

Just 10 days left in 2018. Still time to gift clothes, food, and shelter for the Holy-Days- Check out this amazing alternative giving guide

by Faith Based Initiative | Dec 21, 2018 | Action Alerts

With only 10 days left to make a tangible impact in 2018, you might reflect on all that you have done to show compassion TO your neighbor and the people in your city. Maybe you feel like you are ending this year with more to give and are WONDERING where the greatest...

End of Year Personal Budget Challenges Impact Vulnerable Families and Communities the hardest.

by Faith Based Initiative | Nov 21, 2018 | Action Alerts

Higher heating bills and expenses. Lower income due to holiday closures in the service industry. Medical costs and lost wages due to illness that comes with colder weather. A rise in holiday stress, depression, and domestic violence. A depletion of supportive rent...