Compassionate San Antonio

A grassroots initiative to support San Antonio, Texas, as a world-class compassionate city. #CompassionateSA

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Alamo Colleges, city launch Compassionate USA: San Antonio’s ‘gift’ to the world https://t.co/GOyLvHC62E The free, online micro-course that launched this summer and is offered through @AlamoColleges1 aims to retrain people to live more compassionate lives. #compassionateSA

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Here's how to make your home a sanctuary https://t.co/HsRM7ab1dK Trauma-informed design creates physical spaces that promote safety, well-being and healing. #compassionateSA

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NBA to make donation to SA nonprofit on behalf of Spurs' Tre Jones https://t.co/NH5kR5wt5u
The Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas will receive $25,000 from the NBA after Jones was named a finalist for the league's social justice award. #compassionateSA

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San Antonio must stand with our transgender loved ones’: Mayor @Ron_Nirenberg denounces SB 14 https://t.co/AzHQ9b38TY "As a city of compassion, San Antonio must stand with our transgender loved ones, friends, and neighbors." #compassionateSA

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Having a senior moment: City says residents should rethink how they talk about older adults https://t.co/fLYe6jpLbQ Awareness of ageist stereotypes begins as early as 6 years old. #compassionateSA

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'Activist, pioneer & trailblazer': Patti Radle honored as she leaves San Antonio school board https://t.co/lBRQmjEpJj "“You’re a woman of compassion. You’re a woman of conviction and a woman that not only speaks the word but demonstrates it through her actions.” #compassionateSA

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Serving others strengthens longtime San Antonio volunteer after losing her husband to COVID-19 https://t.co/1FRUuZusm4 “I like to say, ‘strength is looking adversity in the face,’” Teplitzky said, “And saying this, too, I shall overcome.” #compassionateSA

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Domestic violence and child abuse in SA addressed in new efforts by several agencies https://t.co/xuT4w0b8VP The new efforts include a billboard and bus campaign as well as virtual training in domestic violence prevention. #compassionateSA

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UTSA architecture course challenge: Design a building that blind people can navigate https://t.co/oieVQ55fbx Architecture students @UTSA created 3-D models that were fingered, stroked and caressed by leaders of the local blind and visually impaired community." #compassionateSA

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@HEB & @USAA among top social impact brands in Forbes ranking https://t.co/OTIJBWNaaT "These companies were ranked overall from values and trust, social stances, sustainability and community support." #compassionateSA

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First-of-its-kind supportive housing complex Towne Twin Village prepares for its first residents https://t.co/2rqffHqjt1 Residents need to be 50 years or older, have been homeless for a year or more and have a disabling condition. #compassionateSA

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SA public health leaders get national support https://t.co/RbPi5l8C61 The Aspen fellowship supports leaders in communities disproportionately affected by economic & health disparities. Fellows receive leadership & media training, networking opportunities & more. #compassionateSA

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Easter revives ideals of love and compassion https://t.co/7mDte6KQvR “The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the other,” Thomas Merton, the American Trappist monk, wrote. “The whole purpose of life is to live by love.” #compassionateSA

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New housing helping get homeless off city streets | WOAI (https://t.co/JpJQrvo4g7) Opening April 17, Towne Twin Village is a $40 million dollar housing project on the East Side with 204 units, including 24 RV's, 100 tiny homes and soon to be an apartment complex. #compassionateSA

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Nest program at Mission Trail Baptist Hospital a boost of encouragement for families with newborns (https://t.co/V4rzRd59gN) In the program’s first year, 60 families have been helped with more than $7,000 in items donated. "It’s filling in that gap for them.” #compassionateSA

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New jail program to help mentally ill inmates get well enough to stand trial (https://t.co/w2Mpx35TcM) Program could serve 40 inmates through the end of this year and 80 in 2024. More than half will leave jail by either going to trial or having charges dropped. #compassionateSA

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San Antonio's domestic violence problem and what these experts are trying to do about it (https://t.co/zqafgdCU85) "We need to continue to improve and strengthen the system. There's still a lot of work to do." #compassionateSA

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SA's 'Lasagna Love' needs more cooks in the kitchen | https://t.co/IE4y5b7OuH Started during the pandemic, Lasagna Love went global with volunteers buying ingredients, cooking lasagna & entrees like enchiladas & tuna casserole, & delivering them to anyone asking. #compasionateSA

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San Antonio Threads awarded for giving new clothes and shoes to youth in need https://t.co/2pjr7sruN1 Last year they served 16,000 kids in SA with thousands of shirts, pants, dresses, jackets, shoes, & accessories - given away for free #compassionateSA

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Historic amount of federal funding awarded to help San Antonio's homeless community https://t.co/DuVflgZ7v3
More than $7 million of the HUD funds will go toward various organizations' efforts to expand permanent supportive housing. #compassionateSA