September 2015 

Family Service Association

of San Antonio, Inc.

Since 1903, we're the family you can always count on!

Our mission: Empowering individuals and families to transform their lives and strengthen their community.

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

 

 

 

 

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Give Us A Dollar...
 
We'll Use 93 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
 
 
  
Send e-news comments to xcortezdavis@family-service.org.
IN THIS ISSUE:
  • Health Underwriters Golf Tournament
  • Great BIG Thank You!
  • Volunteer Spotlight
  • Congratulations to our President and CEO!
  • Upcoming Events
  • Happy Labor Day!
Health Underwriters
Golf Tournament
Photo: 4 proud golfers showing off their skills and smiles!
The San Antonio Association of Health Underwriters held its annual golf tournament on Monday, August 31st. We're so grateful to have been the Association's selected charity to benefit from the proceeds of this tournament.
Photo: A loooong drive to success!
We would like to thank all of the sponsors of the event including Humana, Aflac, eESI, Avesis, Aetna, United Healthcare, Allstate and Wortham Insurance.
Great BIG Thank You!
A great big Thank You to everyone in the community that helped support our 7th Annual Health and Wellness Back to School Fair! Agency wide it was a successful back to school season and we are proud to empower our youth with the tools needed for success! Over 2,000 individuals attended the fair and Family Service distributed over 1,300 backpacks filled with school supplies. Thank you United Healthcare for donating the school supplies.

Volunteer Spotlight!
Photo: These three are ready to work!

St. Mary's University Continuing the Heritage: Day of Giving was a huge success! Students from the University, youth from our Youth Against Gang Activity (YAGA) program and Family Service representatives helped west side residents with lawn care. To read more click HERE.
Congratulations to
our President and CEO!

Congratulations to our very own, President and CEO, Nancy L. Hard, a finalist in The Athena Leadership Awards hosted by the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, September 3rd. 

The Athena Leadership Award honors individuals who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment by excelling in their chosen field, devoting time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and forge paths of leadership for other women to follow.

Nancy was chosen as one of seven finalists that included June Bratcher of Daisy Charters & Shuttles, Janie Cook of Boys Town Texas, Katherine C. Luber, PhD of the San Antonio Museum of Art, Martha Mangum of The Real Estate Council of San Antonio, Donna Beth Willey-Courand MD of the University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio and the winner of the 2015 Athena Leadership Award, Renee Watson of the Small, Minority & Women Owned Business Enterprise (SMWBE).  CONGRATULATIONS to all!
Upcoming Events
Financial Planning Day
When: Saturday, October 3rd 2015 
Where: The Neighborhood Place 
Family Service and Ameriprise Financial are partnering once again to bring FREE professional financial advice to San Antonio! To schedule an appointment click HERE 
 
Don Harris and Harvey Najim Golf Classic 4 Kids
When: Monday, October 19th
Where: La Cantera Resort and Golf Course   
For more information click HERE
 
Morris Kaye and Sons Furs and Fashion and ME Salon Present: "Out of the Rabbit Hole" A Fashion Experience Benefiting Family Service 
When: Thursday, November 5th
Where: The Club at Sonterra 
The premiere Fashion Week San Antonio event!  
More information coming soon 
  
Lighting of the Smokestacks at the Alamo Quarry Market
When: Saturday, November 7th, 6 pm - 8 pm 
Where: The Alamo Quarry Market 
This event kicks off the Festival of Lights holiday season! This is a free and fun family event! 
 
Festival of Lights: An Enchanted Evening Gala
When: Thursday, November 19th
Where: Shriner's Auditorium                      
For ticket information contact 210-299-2409  
Happy Labor Day!
On behalf of everyone at Family Service we wish you a happy and safe holiday!
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