giving back Archives - San Antonio Woman https://sawoman.com/tag/giving-back/ San Antonio Magazine For Women to Connect, Inspire and Encourage the Women of San Antonio Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:28:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://sawoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-woman-ico-32x32.jpg giving back Archives - San Antonio Woman https://sawoman.com/tag/giving-back/ 32 32 Role Model Gabriella Salinas https://sawoman.com/2025/11/role-model-gabriella-salinas/ https://sawoman.com/2025/11/role-model-gabriella-salinas/#respond Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:24:41 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=29504   Gabriella Salinas Giving Back to Nonprofits Fuels Young Chamber of Commerce Dynamo’s Energy By Blithe Wiley  |  Photography by David Teran   When people learn that Greater San Antonio Chamber Communications Manager Gabriella Salinas is 23 and holds not only a bachelor’s but also a master’s degree, the typical thought is “Wait…what?” Salinas, a […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/11/role-model-gabriella-salinas/feed/ 0 Celebrating 20 Years of Ranch Chic https://sawoman.com/2025/09/celebrating-20-years-of-ranch-chic/ https://sawoman.com/2025/09/celebrating-20-years-of-ranch-chic/#respond Tue, 02 Sep 2025 02:07:33 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=29408   Michal Waechter, MHA, FACHE, Event Chair, Ranch Chic Fashion Show Photography by Suzanne Pack   October 25th will be a historic day for the American Cancer Society in San Antonio — marking the 20th anniversary of the Ranch Chic Fashion Show and my 10th year as event Chair.   What began in 2005 as […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/09/celebrating-20-years-of-ranch-chic/feed/ 0 Diana Barrios-Treviño of Viola’s Ventanas https://sawoman.com/2025/03/diana-barrios-trevino-of-violas-ventanas/ https://sawoman.com/2025/03/diana-barrios-trevino-of-violas-ventanas/#respond Sun, 02 Mar 2025 03:27:57 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28878     Born out of tragedy and fueled by an innate directive to forgive and help others, Viola’s Huge Heart Foundation continues to help transform the lives of local San Antonians in need.   The non-profit, started by family members Louie Barrios, Teresa Barrios-Ogden, and Diana Barrios-Treviño just one day after their mother, Viola, was […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/03/diana-barrios-trevino-of-violas-ventanas/feed/ 0 Feature Story – The Power of Sports https://sawoman.com/2025/03/feature-story-the-power-of-sports/ https://sawoman.com/2025/03/feature-story-the-power-of-sports/#respond Sun, 02 Mar 2025 01:24:51 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28788   By Michelle Vasquez | Photography by David Teran   Meet three San Antonio women who work behind the scenes to demonstrate the impact of athletics beyond the playing field in developing athletes, leaders, and community builders.     Jenny Carnes: Empowering Youth Through Sports   Sports in San Antonio are more than games—they are […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/03/feature-story-the-power-of-sports/feed/ 0 Hollywood-Crawford Donates $100,000 https://sawoman.com/2025/03/hollywood-crawford-donates-100000/ https://sawoman.com/2025/03/hollywood-crawford-donates-100000/#respond Sat, 01 Mar 2025 23:15:37 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28897     Hollywood-Crawford Door Co. Wins Awards for Customer Service and Gives Back by donating $100,000 to Local Nonprofit Groups   Randy Oliver Hollywood Crawford Doors   Several local and national review platforms have given Hollywood-Crawford Door Company awards for excellence based on feedback from customers and its employees.   Happy customers and employees have […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/03/hollywood-crawford-donates-100000/feed/ 0 Guy to Know – Devin Brown https://sawoman.com/2025/03/guy-to-know-devin-brown/ https://sawoman.com/2025/03/guy-to-know-devin-brown/#respond Sat, 01 Mar 2025 17:52:53 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28801   An NBA Champion for the Community By Michelle Vasquez | Photography by David Teran   From shooting hoops on San Antonio’s southwest side to sharing a locker room with NBA legends, Devin Brown embodies what it means to focus on the end goal. He inspires others with his athletic talent, humility, intelligence, and unwavering […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/03/guy-to-know-devin-brown/feed/ 0 Empowering the Next Generation https://sawoman.com/2025/01/empowering-the-next-generation/ https://sawoman.com/2025/01/empowering-the-next-generation/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:56:19 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28650   NAWBO-SA’s High School Mentorship Program By Blithe Wiley  |  Photography by Suzanne Pack   The National Association of Women Business Owners San Antonio chapter was established in 1997. Since its formation, it has been recognized as one of the leading chapters in the nation. Central to NAWBO-SA’s mission is the focus on helping advance […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/01/empowering-the-next-generation/feed/ 0 Conservation and Preservation of Our City https://sawoman.com/2024/11/conservation-and-preservation-of-our-city/ https://sawoman.com/2024/11/conservation-and-preservation-of-our-city/#respond Sat, 02 Nov 2024 18:23:34 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28423     By Michelle Vasquez  |  Photography by David Teran   San Antonio’s historic preservation efforts balance honoring the past with fostering modern progress. At the forefront of these initiatives are women leaders who are shaping the future of the city’s built environment and cultural heritage.   The Office of Historic Preservation (OHP), led by […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2024/11/conservation-and-preservation-of-our-city/feed/ 0 Guy to Know Pastor Ed Newton https://sawoman.com/2024/11/guy-to-know-pastor-ed-newton/ https://sawoman.com/2024/11/guy-to-know-pastor-ed-newton/#comments Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:40:59 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28421   By Michelle Vasquez | Photography by David Teran   Pastor Ed’s journey is deeply rooted in his unique upbringing—an experience that shaped his worldview and calling to serve others. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, to two deaf parents, Ed was thrust into the role of being their voice and ears, navigating a world where […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2024/11/guy-to-know-pastor-ed-newton/feed/ 3 Role Model Stephanie Newton https://sawoman.com/2024/11/role-model-stephanie-newton/ https://sawoman.com/2024/11/role-model-stephanie-newton/#comments Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:32:24 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28418     A Life of Faith, Family, and Service By Michelle Vasquez  |  Photography by David Teran   Stephanie’s life reminds us that true strength is driven by purpose and faith. “I don’t want to please anyone but Him,” she says humbly, and in doing so, she continues to inspire others to live with the […]

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