Hixon Properties, a family-owned, San Antonio-based business since 1975, invests not just in real estate but also in the community it serves. With a collective passion for Family Well-Being, Education and Downtown Development, Hixon upholds its philanthropic mission statement and
No clean clothes. Doctor’s appointments. Cold and flu. Transportation. Bullying. Depression. Dental Issues. These are some of the many reasons students identified for why they miss school. Last year, P16Plus conducted a root cause analysis at a local school district,
Each year, the student-artists at SAY Sí present Stories Seldom Told, a show based around an issue that they feel is important but largely ignored. This year, they took on educational inequity in San Antonio, creating installations that represented both
To many of us, summer signals a more carefree, relaxing few months. There are family vacations, long days at the pool, and fewer emails in our inboxes. For some kids in our city, though, summer marks an end to some
My name is Arlenne Serna, and I am a recent graduate from KIPP University Prep. This August, I will begin my college career to pursue my activism career, while focusing on education and international studies. Even though, right now, at this
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
Parents’ Academy, on the campus of Blessed Sacrament Academy, exists to strengthen and empower families. The more nurturing, guidance, and support a parent gives, the better their child is equipped to thrive in the face of life challenges. Many parents,
This blog is the fourth in a year-long series written by students serving on the San Antonio Youth Commission. The San Antonio Youth Commission is a civic engagement platform for San Antonio High School students and is managed by the P16Plus
With 59 goals across 11 Cause Areas, we know that reaching our vision for 2020 requires all of San Antonio to be invested in our progress. When individuals, nonprofits, local government, and even companies collaborate intentionally, we’re able to better align resources
This blog is the first of a year-long series written by students serving on the San Antonio Youth Commission. The San Antonio Youth Commission is a civic engagement platform for San Antonio High School students and is managed by the
