Dishes & Discourse

Community & Culture

This collection highlights the life blood of the community. The spaces we often don’t talk much about. It includes local sport teams, non-profits, outreach programs and so much more. It is important for us to celebrate the people that make our community great and educate ourselves every day!

While this page mainly focuses on the Texas area, we would love to learn more about other community outreach programs in other places. Or maybe you are local and want to be featured, send an email down below!

Disclaimer: My personal opinions and content shared on this site do not represent the views or endorsements of the people highlighted. I simply aim to help communities flourish. There are no paid promotions or partnerships. Thank you!

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🌟Charities

• San Antonio Area African American Community Fund– Mission Statement: “Promote and advocate for financial philanthropy to enhance the quality of living of the African American Community in the San Antonio Area.”

⚽Local Sports

• Westend Redwolves Youth Football – @westendredwolves_youthfootball
• Dragons Soccer Club– A San Antonio Soccer Team

💓Community Outreach & Cultural Organizations

• Esperanza Peace and Justice Center– “The people of Esperanza dream of a world where everyone has civil rights and economic justice, where the environment is cared for, where cultures are honored and communities are safe. The Esperanza advocates for those wounded by domination and inequality — women, people of color, the lesbian, gay, trans and queer community, the working class and poor. We believe in creating bridges between people by exchanging ideas and educating and empowering each other. We believe it is vital to share our visions of hope… we are esperanza.”
• Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center– “Vision: Through Chicano, Latino and Native American arts and culture, the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center revolutionizes how we imagine the world.”

• Centro De Artes– “…dedicated to telling the story of the Latino experience in the U.S. with a focus on South Texas through local and regional art, history and culture, and a commitment to showcase the transnational experience of Latinos in the U.S”
• Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI)– “chronicling and advancing the Mexican American community’s civil rights efforts in the U.S.”
• Galeria E.V.A – “Ecos y Voces del Arte”- A gorgeous art gallery, uplifting artists voices.
• Antonio Morgan– Give Send Go towards a life-affirming, gender affirming surgery

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