June 12 - 24 

SAGE champions investment that improves the quality of life for individuals, families, neighborhoods and businesses on San Antonio’s Eastside. 

As global and recent events continue, SAGE wants to help you with ways to improve your mental health during this trying time.

 

We invite you to register for our upcoming Eastside Business Briefing - Mental and Physical Health during COVD-19. This free and virtual event will be held June 30 at 10:30am.

 

Speakers Dr. Melissa Walker, Velma Gettelman and Dr. Stacy Ogbeide will join us in the discussion and offer tips on this very important issue, especially during pandemics.

 

Our webinar will be hosted through the Zoom Platform so please make sure you are a registered user first. See you there(virtually)!

 
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SAGE Store Front Grant applications are NOW OPEN!

 

We invite you to apply for a grant of up to $10,000.

 

SAGE has issued matching funds to six nonprofits and small businesses located within San Antonio's Eastside Promise Zone through its Store Front Grant Program during our first round. 

 

Deadline to submit applications for grants is July 1, 2020

 
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As the BLM Movement continues, Hector Garza started drawing this piece as a prayer and to respectfully honor the lives of George Floyd, Tony McDade, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. "I feel a deep sense of grief, anger, and I believe that a call for justice and accountability is needed", Garza states.

 

We are truly inspired by Garza's art and are pleased to collaborate with him. During this time that our country is dealing with two pandemics, Covid-19 and Racial Injustice, people are using their talents to help others, and Hector’s heart spoke to him to create a unifying art piece.

 

To purchase this beautiful print visit https://laprinteria.org/…/black-lives-matter-by-hector-garza

 

A portion of proceeds of the sale of this print will go to San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside.

Before you leave your home, don’t forget your mask.

 

This simple, easy addition can help save lives and protect everyone you meet.

 

There has never been an easier time to be a hero. #SAheroeswearmasks

Need help paying your utility and other bills? Apply for assistance today!

 
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HUD has compiled information regarding the CARES Act. Click below for more info.

 
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New round of Small Business Bingo is here!

 

SAGE is proud to partner with Westside Development Corporation and Centro San Antonio to support small businesses around town.

 

New rule - Bingo cards no longer expire. Win a bingo in any round and get your name added to the next drawing. Now you can play multiple cards from multiple rounds at the same time!

 

Shop your local small businesses today!

 

Click here to learn more.

 
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Reminder that the Runoff Election will be on Tuesday July 14, 2020.

 

Early voting will start Monday June 29, 2020 and end Friday July 10, 2020

 

If you would like to vote by mail, you should call the Bexar County Election Department at 210-335-VOTE (8683) and see if you qualify for mail in ballot.

 
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City seeks builder for $2.3M sports complex expansion

The city of San Antonio is seeking a general contractor to build a taxpayer-funded event hall and field house on the Eastside at an existing sports complex. -SABusinessJournal

Car parade in San Antonio for Black Lives Matter collects food for needy on Eastside

Raven Medina spent Father’s Day with her mom and boyfriend, braving the heat to support protesters at a car parade for Black Lives Matter.-ExpressNews

Loyal customers, outside the box thinking help San Antonio restaurant stay afloat during COVID-19

Mark Outing, owner and operator of Mark's Outing, has made building changes to keep his burger spot on the Eastside alive. -KSAT12

Sam Houston High School Graduates Sit in Protest During National Anthem

But students disrupted the typical cadence of the ceremony when Principal Mateen Diop asked the audience to rise for the national anthem and graduates remained in their seats. Not a single student in the Class of 2020 stood, according to several who attended. -TheRivardReport

The history of Juneteenth, how San Antonio celebrates

“There are some business people here in San Antonio on the Eastside that organize a parade. It usually starts over on Houston Street past East Sam Houston High School,” Susan Glosson, friend of SAACAM, said.-KSAT12

SAGE President and CEO, Tuesdaé Knight, helped distribute over 256,000 free masks to businesses in support of the Bexar County Small Business & Entrepreneurship Department.

SAGE CFO, Russell LeDay, and Community Relations Manager, Lindsey Logan lend support to the M L King Academy food distribution. 

Local and Federal Updates

  • Follow Councilwoman Jada Andrews-Sullivan for daily updates.
  • San Antonio Metropolitan Health District
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Small Business Resources

  • LiftFund COVID-19 Disaster Relief Programs
  • LISC PPP
  • Business Journal Community Nonprofit Calendar
  • SBA Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources

Education Resources

  • KLRN Education
  • SAISD Digital Learning Playground
  • Texas Education Agency
  • United Way COVID-19 Emergency Childcare Assistance
  • Alamo Colleges Student Emergency Aid
  • Spurs Give Free Wi-Fi Access at AT&T Center

Food Resources

  • San Antonio Food Bank
  • IDEA Public Schools 
  • SAISD Summer meals

Employment Resources

  • Texas Workforce Commision
  • IRS - Coronavirus Tax Relief

Mental Health Resources

  • Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors
  • Roy Maas Youth Alternatives Counseling and Family Resource Center
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness - San Antonio
  • Crisis Text Line text "HOME" to 741741
  • Suicide Prevention Life Line 1-800-273-TALK

There are many ways to help out during this time. Please visit here to see local volunteer opportunities.

Starting August 11th, The Census Bureau will send census-takers into community to collect data from households who have not yet responded to the 2020 Census in Bexar County. But you can still respond on your own by mail, by phone or online!

 

If you need more information, and/or have questions or concerns, you can visit our local City and County Census page at SaBexarCountmeIn.org. Here you can find out up-to-date information regarding up to date counts, what the forms will look like, receive a toolkit with additional information, and much more!

San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Camps

Monday - Friday

7:30AM - 5:30PM

COVID-19 Relief: Workforce Center Services Orientation

Monday - Thursday

9:00AM - 10:00AM

Zoom Webinars

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