On this blog, we share the stories of people all over San Antonio who are leading change. Read about the individuals, organizations, and collaborations that are moving us closer to the shared Community Vision.
Last week was a big week for SA2020 – not only the organization, but the vision we actively work to achieve. Our organization is charged with serving as the catalyst for the collective goals we set for San Antonio in
Tomorrow, May 4th, our community will come together to give back to local nonprofits and share why we support them. The Big Give is a fantastic opportunity for individuals to connect and celebrate with nonprofits, but at SA2020 we also love
During the month of May – Mental Health Awareness Month – those in the know turn their manicures into Maynicures. What’s the difference? A Maynicure features four nails painted one color, and the fifth nail painted a contrasting color to
On March 25, 2017, Women’s Global Connection (WGC) had their annual Girls Global Summit. The event took place at the University of the Incarnate Word’s Rosenberg Sky Room. Over 250 girls and women (with the exception of a few boys)
As the new Partnership Manager for SA2020, I’ve been touring and visiting with our amazing Partners to learn more about their work and how their efforts advance the SA2020 vision. I’ll be chronicling my Partner visits to connect the micro
On March 18th, Style Lush TV hosted the first inaugural Look Local Fest. This event was created as a direct response to their fashion community needs for promotion and awareness in the local retail scene. We noticed that while many
Most of us are probably familiar with Humana for their insurance — they’re a large, national health insurance company, after all. But, more locally, Humana invests in San Antonians well beyond their healthcare coverage. Through local collaboration and philanthropy, Humana
It’s surprising what you’ll find in a cocktail these days. Strawberry pear nectar, turmeric tea syrup, and candied thyme sprigs are just some of the deliciously eclectic ingredients within these modern creations. Those attending the 9th Annual Rivertini, San Antonio’s
San Antonio’s municipal election is set for Saturday, May 6th, with early voting between April 21st and May 2nd. These are important dates, but we’ve also got some other dates for you to mark on your calendars. Lots of great organizations
On Friday, March 3rd, Fresh Air Friday drew almost 500 people to the historic Main Plaza to commemorate the start of the ozone season and learn about air quality and alternative transportation. Fresh Air Friday is an annual event co-hosted
After 12 years of driving progress toward a shared community vision, SA2020, the nonprofit organization, is dissolving. We believe this is the most visionary thing we can do. We made this decision with the greatest care for our organizational values of leadership, community, and accountability, and we hope you’ll read more about it on our blog.
Our website is live with our final data release, showing where San Antonio stands on reaching the shared community vision. The data release is accompanied by our final call to action—a policy agenda for City government based on our unique bird’s-eye view of San Antonio.
While SA2020’s operations ended March 28, these resources, along with the last twelve years of our research and stories, will be available to download from our website through September 2024.
– Team SA2020