For many South Texans, the last two years have been one long, cold, lonely winter, sometimes metaphorically and once actually, for a few days in 2021. Those years were marked with loss, uncertainty, and exhaustion. This is particularly true of those working in the nonprofit sector, as clients and consumers looked to them for reassurance they…
Spirit of Health Awards were given to each of the eight counties in BHFSA’s service area A nonprofit organization in each county also received a $1,000 gift Each county will be recognized at BHFSA’s Awards Ceremony on December 16 December 17, 2021 (SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS)- Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio (BHFSA) has announced not…
In August, Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio (BHFSA) held its yearly Scholarship Partner Celebration, which is a meet-and-greet event with BHFSA trustees and representatives from institutions of higher education that receive BHFSA funds for their scholarship programs. BHFSA’s Scholarship Grants often fly under the radar in comparison to grants made to service organizations, such…
We’re firmly in the middle of our yearly grant cycle here at Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio. Our Responsive grant applicants are scheduling their site visits, and on July 1, a new group of potential grantees will start their submissions for Community Impact (CI) grants. CI grants are made to small nonprofits in our…
The Foundation is sponsoring closed captioning at the Global Health Symposium presented by Texas Biomedical Research Institute The Foundation is also sponsoring a National Day of Prayer Breakfast hosted by the YMCA of Greater San Antonio and Trinity Baptist Church April 28, 2021 (SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS) — Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio (BHFSA) believes that…
Last week, the trustees, staff, and friends of BHFSA were informed of the passing of two former trustees, Jim Elkins and Noah Rodriguez. Jim served on BHFSA’s Board of Trustees for 9 years and Noah served for 18 years. Both men brought Christ’s light and love to BHFSA’s work, and we cherish their memory. Our…
Baptist Health Foundation has continued its long-term support of UT Health San Antonio by giving a $1 million Strategic to Mission grant to fund a research team’s investigation into causes of childhood obesity. The study is unique in its focus on children, who are usually overlooked in obesity and diabetes research. Researchers hope to test…
Welcome to Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio’s new blog! For our inaugural post, we invite you to take a closer look at the Foundation itself: its history, current operations, and future goals. Our history: Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio, or BHFSA, was founded in 2004 after the sale of the nonprofit Baptist Health System to Vanguard Health Systems,…
L-R: BHFSA Board Chair Bill Wilson, BHFSA President and CEO Cody Knowlton, SAFB President and CEO Eric Cooper, and SAFB Board Chair Susan Ruiz. Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio presents Spirit of Health Award to San Antonio Food Bank The Spirit of Health Award is given yearly to an organization or individual who has…
BHFSA President and CEO Cody Knowlton and San Antonio Food Bank President and CEO Eric Cooper Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio announces additional Disaster Relief grants A $20,000 grant was given to the San Antonio Food Bank Daily Bread Ministries, St. PJ’s Children’s Home, Texas Diaper Bank and West Avenue Compassion received $10,000 each…