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.
At SA2020, we believe in dreaming. After all, the vision that our community collectively created back in 2010 is just that: a dream for our city. And everyday, all across town, organizations and individuals make progress toward that. We figured it
The Affordable Care Act of 2010 created the Health Insurance Marketplace and the opportunity to increase access to healthcare for millions of people. Shortly after that, the San Antonio community came together to create a coalition called EnrollSA focused on
So, we’re in the middle of the holiday break. That means it’s time for relaxation, family time, a little TV, and… deadlines…?!? Yes, deadlines. Here’s the deal: the first part of the year is when all the things for kids are due.
2015 was another huge year for SA2020. From welcoming new partners to getting out the vote, we were busy, busy, busy (in the best possible way). And we couldn’t have done any of it without you. To celebrate the end
At the end of every year, I find myself thinking back on the milestones of the year passed. In my personal life, I have had The Year of Moving – three times in one year – and The Year of
On Sunday, December 13, the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures hosts “Winter Celebrations around the World” as part of its Free Second Sunday programming. The event features exchange students from Academic Year in the United States of America – AYUSA
During a PechaKucha chitchat, you are asked to make it personal. Talk about you. It’s why it’s nerve-racking…unless you talk about cheese, which is what I did when I spoke. I love me some cheese. But putting the focus on
This summer, students from the National Hispanic Institute (NHI) at San Antonio won their third consecutive Ambassador Great Debate championship. Ramiro Rodríguez, a member of the team, shares his experience–in both Spanish and English. Una enorme experiencia que recordare por el
By now, you’ve received emails, seen the hashtag, or heard at least one of your friends say “Giving Tuesday”. And, if not, consider this your introduction. #GivingTuesday falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in an effort to create a national
From making the case for a $4 croissant to explaining the value of recycled materials in art, PechaKucha topics are as diverse and far-reaching as they come. The next presentations won’t be any different, but the milestone 20th PechaKucha SA
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