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…
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…
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…
Dear friends, Our Foundation offices closed on 3/24 and will remain closed until further notice. Our staff members are working remotely and are available via email and our office phone number to answer any questions you may have. Our trustees are in frequent contact with the staff and each other, as they decide…
Taylor Castro was posthumously honored with the 2019 Spirit of Health Award, which was presented to her family and supporters. Castro’s hope and faith were strong, even on her most challenging days. A devout Baptist, she volunteered at her church and spent part of her summers teaching children at Vacation Bible School. When faced with…
Pastor Ray Still has led the Oakwood Baptist Church in New Braunfels for 25 years. Under his leadership, church membership has grown from 400 to more than 5,800, and the church holds six services each Sunday. He demonstrates his deep commitment to health through leadership of a charitable health clinic, service on hospital boards, personal…