Entries for November 2009

Contribute to Suzanne’s voting process by sharing a review after their article below   The origin of Morningside Ministries dates back to the mid-1950s with a resolution by the Southwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church on May 27, 1957 to create a board of managers for the establishment, maintenance, operation and man... ::   

 Contribute to Dawn’s voting process by sharing a review after the article below Every child deserves to be accepted, appreciated, and loved; receive proper nutrition, adequate health care, education, and all the things that will give him or her a chance for a healthy life. For more than 22 years, Any Baby Can, Inc. of San Antonio has serv... ::   

Contribute to Tracy’s voting process by sharing a review after their article below. SARA, Society for Animal Rescue and Adoption was founded in 1996 by Tracy Frank. Frank was working as a teacher for children with Autism when the she discovered the great need for an alternative to the status quo of killing unwanted dogs and cats. Always an anim... ::   

Contribute to Dorothy’s voting process by sharing a review after her article below. Hope to the Homeless Founded in 1983, SAMMinistries is an interfaith ministry dedicated to providing shelter and care to the homeless of San Antonio .  Today, SAMMinistries is the largest service provider of direct care and shelter in San Antonio and the su... ::   

Contribute to Tracey & Kacey’s voting process by sharing a review after their article below. Kinetic Kids: Sports and Recreation for All Abilities Kinetic Kids was founded in 2001 by San Antonio pediatric physical therapists Tracey Fontenot and Kacey Wernli. As Ms. Fontenot and Ms. Wernli worked as physical therapists for children with phys... ::   

Contribute to Janet & Michelle’s voting process by sharing a review after their article below.  STANDUP FOR KIDS has been recognized by both the George Bush and Bill Clinton administrations, the U.S. Justice Department and US Supreme Court, but our inspiration comes from the strength and courage of the young people we help as they str... ::   

Contribute to Annette’s voting process by sharing a review after her article below. San Antonio Ladies Ethnic Group (SALEG) is a blossoming family of diverse women with many flavors and backgrounds founded on the principle that women of diverse backgrounds have much in common and can therefore network collaboratively and cooperatively for each m... ::   

Contribute to Laura’s voting process by sharing a review after their article below. The Battered Women’s Shelter of Bexar County became a model for the nation by introducing innovative and wide-ranging programs. The mission of Family Violence Prevention Services Inc. is to break the cycle of violence and to strengthen families, by providing the... ::   

Contribute to Scotiana’s voting process by sharing a review after the article below. "Being a good leader is about being a positive role model for others to follow. It's about being organized, setting goals and keeping people accountable while helping them achieve their dreams, both for the short and long term."   Scotiana Parish is a
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Contribute to Janet’s voting process by sharing a review after her article below. Children Abuse Advocacy Child Advocates San Antonio (CASA) helps abused and neglected children. When home is no longer safe for a child, and the child must enter the foster care system, a judge may appoint a committed volunteer called a CASA or court appointed spe... ::   

Contribute to Renee’s voting process by sharing a review after her article below. Renee Watson (San Antonio) serves as the Manager for Bexar County’s Small, Minority and Women Owned-Business Enterprise (SMWBE) Program. Her responsibilities include coordinating, facilitating, implementing and monitoring the County’s SMWBE program.   She acts... ::   

Contribute to Christiane and Barbara’s voting process by sharing a review after their article below. To enrich the lives of people with intellectual special needs. Eva's Heroes is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to enriching the lives of those with developmental challenges by providing an inclusive setting built on four tenets interact, grow, ... ::   

Contribute to Amanda’s voting process by sharing a review after herarticle below. Speaker and Author, Amanda Graybill loves her life and is passionate about inspiring women of all ages to live their life to the fullest.  She is the author of an inspirational fiction, The Little Black Dress and the founder of the ‘Little Black Dress Society’... ::   

Contribute to Tina’s voting process by sharing a review after their article below. Tina C. Torres is following in the footsteps of her parents who instilled the importance of public service and giving back to the community.   “My father, a marine, educator and life long lawyer, Peter Torres Jr. was elected to served on the San Antonio C... ::   

Contribute to Pamela’s voting process by sharing a review after the article below. From Suits to Self-Sufficiency Dress for Success San Antonio provides professional attire, and workforce development and life skills training to more than 1,000 women annually so that low-income women residing in San Antonio and the surrounding ar... ::   

  Contribute to Amy’s voting process by sharing a review after her article below. Operation Homefront provides emergency assistance and morale to our troops, the families they leave behind and to wounded warriors when they return home. Amy Palmer serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Operation Homefront.  She is responsible for t... ::