San Antonio Junior Forum Grants Announcement!
San Antonio Junior Forum is excited to announce the
selection of our 2021-2022 grant recipients!
This year, we received requests from 63 nonprofits
totaling $1,086,315.36.
After careful consideration, 22 nonprofits
were chosen for funding. $80,000 will be distributed
in grants to our nonprofit community this year.
SAJF would like to thank all of the nonprofits
that submitted grant applications. We regret that we were
unable to fund all requests, but encourage all to apply
again next year. SAJF is proud to have awarded over
$1,503,300.48 in grants to worthy nonprofit
organizations in the San Antonio region since 1961.
Junior Forums, Inc. presents "Boxed"
an annual state service project
February 27, 2022 the ladies of SAJF partnered
with six other Texas Junior Forum chapters at the
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake Texas to support
Project Joy and Hope. Laundry baskets of cleaning supplies
were prepared to aid families residing at The Tulip Project;
a family friendly residential campus designed to support seriously ill
children and their families seeking treatment at the Texas Medical Center.
Junior Forum chapters throughout the state promote volunteerism
among women by providing an outlet for them to serve the
State of Texas. We were thrilled to work with ladies
from Austin, Cypress-Woodlands, Georgetown, Houston,
Nacogdoches and Pasadena Bay to accomplish this goal!
Volunteer Membership Meet & Greet
We all had fun at shopping and snacking at
Vintage Market Days at The San Antonio Rose Palace
November 5th, 2021 and again at our annual
Friendsgiving dinner on November 16th! A beautiful holiday
celebration was hosted by Sharon & Kevin where members and
significant others were invited to a pot luck meal
and to master the "left right game"!
There is always room for a little fun with fellow volunteers!
Interested in finding out more about SAJF?
Stay tuned for upcoming events or
contact Diana at membership@sajuniorforum.org!
SAJF is unlike any other Women's organization. We don't support just one single cause, but reach out in many ways to make an impact in our community.
Want to be involved in funding nonprofits through grants, selecting high school students to receive scholarships, or participating in varied service projects throughout the community? if the answer is yes, then this is the organization for you.
Join us at one of our monthly meetings or volunteer at our
next community service project!
During the month of March, the ladies of SAJF supported Soldiers' Angels "Warm Feet for Warriors" project by donating over 250 pairs of new socks to deployed service members, veterans and those in VA hospitals! Lots of black, gray, white and multicolored crew, long, ankle, no show socks, hospital non-skid, and even 3 pairs of navy/gold for that Sailor who might be in need! Socks were delivered in person on April 1st and ladies received a huge thank you from Soldiers' Angels Director of Gifts Clark Rachuig!
April 3rd, ladies volunteered to support the Southwest School of Art by working at the Fiesta Arts Fair. Widely recognized as one of the most family friendly Fiesta events of the year, volunteers worked the Drink Booth exchanging coupons for soda and water and helping a lead artist while children worked on their art activities in the Young Artist Garden. The project was a fun activity for all with free admission to the fair, time after the shifts to experience live music by regional artists, traditional foods, and the contemporary art of over 100 artists from across the United States!
April 9th, SAJF ladies were headed downtown to support the primary fundraising event for the King William Association - the King William Fair! Volunteers worked the admission gates to help raise funds to preserve and protect one of Texas' oldest historic neighborhoods. After shifts were completed, volunteers had the opprotunity to visit 50+ shops, 200+ food booths, 6 stages of musical entertainment and one of the funkiest parades in town! A great time was had by all!
Interested? Contact sylviarendon@gmail.com!
How Giving to Others Makes You Healthier and Happier
With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering are enormous to you, your family, and your community. The right match can help you to reduce stress, find friends, reach out to the community, learn new skills, and even advance your career. Giving to others can also help protect your mental and physical health. Learn more about the many benefits of helping others and find tips on getting started.
Why volunteer?
Volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you, the volunteer. Volunteering and helping others can help you reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of purpose.
Benefits of volunteering
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Volunteering connects you to others
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Name Your Scholarship!
Interested in sponsoring a scholarship student this year?
Opportunities exist for donors that want to sponsor a SAJF scholarship to name the scholarship.
Scholarships are often named after a loved one who in their lifetime was a promoter of higher education.
SAJF will select a student with the donor's specifications in mind.
Donors will be invited to attend a reception in hour of the award and to meet the candidate chosen.
Interested in learning more?
Contact the VP Scholarships at deleycetietze@yahoo!
Upcoming Events:
May 10, 2022 - Board meeting @ Andrea's
May 11, 2022 - Grants Committee meeting @ Barbara's
May 17, 2022 - Scholarship Student Reception @ UUMC
May 17, 2022 - Service Project - Alamo Community Group
May 17, 2022 - General/Annual meeting at UUMC
May 31, 2022 - End of fiscal year!
Stay tuned for more opportunities to support those in need in our community with the ladies of SAJF!
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