March 2015

Real People. Real Change.

Family Service Association

of San Antonio, Inc.

Since 1903 we're the family

you can always count on!

 

 

 

 
 



 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
Give Us A Dollar...
 
We'll Use 92 cents

 to...  

 

  
Protect A Child
 
Keep A TEEN In School
 
Preserve A MARRIAGE
 
GUIDE A Lost Soul
 
CARE for a Grandparent
 
STOP A Parent's Violence
 
RESCUE An Abused Child
 
CHANGE THE COMMUNITY
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
"GEAR UP"
 
  
FAMILY GEAR IS NOW ON SALE!
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
Family Service Association
702 San Pedro Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78212
 
 
  
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Our mission: Empowering individuals and families to transform their lives and strengthen their community.

Our core values: Respect, Responsiveness, Excellence, Integrity, and Accountability. 

In this issue:

  • Summer Youth Internship Program
  • Early Head Start Child Care Partnership
  • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
  • Partner Spotlight: The Green and Healthy Home Initiative
  • Birdies for Charity
  • The Big Give SA- Tuesday, May 5th, 2015
  • Festival of Lights- Save the Date
Summer Youth
Internship Program

Photo: Many of our youth who participate in our other programs also participate in our summer internship program.
This program allows 300 youth between the ages of 14-17 to intern at a variety of community businesses and organizations this summer. Youth will work 120 hours over a six-week period for minimum wage (to be paid by Family Service) to introduce them to workforce opportunities, enhance their own financial literacy through earnings and savings, and encourage their participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) related professions. Currently we are looking for internship sites for youth in the higher educational field as well as in STEAM related professions to promote career readiness and access to continued opportunities. If you know of a business that would like an opportunity to mentor a youth give us a call at 210-299-2400.
Early Head Start
Child Care Partnership

We are excited to announce the start of the Early Head Start Child Care Partnership which will allow us to provide quality child care for children ages 0-3. Three sites will provide a stimulating learning environment while helping each child develop essential motor skills and thought processes.
Photo: Young children like this will be school ready thanks to our Early Head Start and Head Start programs.
 
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

The Neighborhood Place, El Hogar de los Vecinos, is an official VITA site. Stop by our west side gem at 3014 Rivas Street to have your tax forms prepared and filed at no cost to you by a trained volunteer. If you like to do your own taxes but have trouble accessing the internet, we can help with that too! Come with your questions and leave with answers!

Partner Spotlight:
The Green and Healthy
Home Initiative

Does your home have chipped or cracked paint? If that paint contains lead your family could be in danger! San Antonio's Green and Healthy Home Initiative is a program to help families in need make sure their home is safe. If you live in a house built in the 70's, the paint may contain lead. Their staff will come and do a free test of your paint as well as check for other safety concerns like smoke detector efficiency and quality. If there are safety concerns the staff will help repair your home at no cost to you.To learn more and to see how you can qualify click here
Birdies for Charity

Family Service Association is again participating in Birdies For Charity�. This donation drive is an integral part of the Valero Texas Open golf tournament that gives back to organizations working to empower San Antonio. There are two ways to donate. You can make a donation based on number of birdies in the tournament. The 2014 Valero Texas Open had 1,784 birdies made, so a pledge of $0.01 yielded a donation of $17.84. You can also make a flat donation to an organization of your choice. As the oldest agency in San Antonio we are so thankful to Valero and other sponsors for their continued support of our city. To help give back visit HERE (don't forget to select Family Service!)

The Big Give SA on Tuesday,
May 5th, 2015!
Click the logo to find our page and find us again on May 5th!
Festival of Lights- Save the Date
Join us this year for what is sure to be a spectacular Festival of Lights season! We are already working and planning to make our Annual Festival of Lights better than ever! Festival of Lights events are more than just fun!  The Festival of Lights celebrations are a reminder to all of us that we have a light within ourselves. As we allow our own light to shine, we encourage others to do so and encourage change in an empowering way.

Festival of Lights Gala: November19th, 2015
      -THE TREES WILL BE BACK!

Tis the season so don't forget about Festival of Lights: Lighting of the Stacks at the Alamo Quarry Market, Wrappin' with Jack and Adopt-A-Family!
Look What Your $$ Can Do!
Our services to the community are among many programs Family Service offers to strengthen families, transform lives, and change the community. It is what we've been doing  for 112 years. Your gifts in any amount ensure a brighter tomorrow for families in our community. Please send your contributions to Family Service Association, 702 San Pedro, San Antonio, Texas 78212.

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UNITED WAY