We're Stronger When We're United.

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County supports local nonprofits and partnerships to create multifaceted programs that help address our most critical issues. Each program regularly undergoes a Stewardship review to ensure dollars donated are funding strong programs and making the greatest community impact.

Hours
Monday: 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM
Tuesday: 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM
Wednesday: 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM
Thursday: 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM
Friday: 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Online and Virtual Assistance

Dial 211 on your phone
or dial (877) 541-7905

2-1-1 is a free and anonymous hotline that helps people find information about local resources in their community. Calling 2-1-1 is the starting point for making a connection to community services such as food, clothing, shelter, employment, and during disasters, to name a few. We maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date database that is updated regularly according to industry standards.

24 hours, 7 days a week including holidays
Alejandra Maia Send email
(210) 352-7119
Updated within the last month

United Way’s Women United provides child care scholarships to help parents with the cost of child care while they are enrolled in college full-time or working and enrolled part-time.

This program supports parents pursuing either an associate’s or bachelor’s degree for the first time.

Click here to learn more.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
Parents selected for child care scholarships must meet the following criteria:

  • Be enrolled in school or technical skills training for a minimum of 12 hours if not working OR enrolled for a minimum of 6 hours and working 19 or more hours weekly.
  • Attending job training schools or earning their associate or first time bachelor’s degree.
  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
  • Provide referral agent all class and/or work schedules when available, and must keep referral agent informed of changes in contact information, employment and school status.
  • Have demonstrated financial need.
  • Must complete FAFSA application.
  • Not currently enrolled in a Child Care Services subsidized child care program.
  • Have a demonstrated plan for reaching their educational and employment goals.
  • Be a citizen or legal resident of the United States and a resident of Bexar County.
  • Be screened by a referral agent and selection committee.
Updated within the last month

Dual Generation answers the challenges created by poverty by coordinating the expertise of its many partners to create solutions for finding housing, education, child care and employment.

The Dual Generation Initiative is an unprecedented community-wide solution that coordinates the expertise of its partners who bring decades of experience serving children and families to help them find safe housing, education, child care and employment. We are creating hope by removing barriers and enabling families to achieve greater stability and success.

Click here for more information.

Click here for Application and Eligibility. 

Updated within the last month

What is Help Me Grow Bexar County?

  • A Connection to Resources
    Help Me Grow Bexar County connects families who are pregnant or have children under the age of 6 to local resources that help ensure that Bexar County children grow up happy, healthy, and ready.
  • A Free Support Line
    Help Me Grow Bexar County is a free support line that families and providers can use to connect with a specially trained Care Coordinator who can answer questions related to pregnancy, parenting or child development and provide connections to community resources that meet families’ needs.
  • A Tool for Families
    Help Me Grow Bexar County provides resources for families to understand developmental milestones and learn if there are concerns. This allows families to take the lead in seeking support though confidential developmental screening, supportive education, and connection to resources at no cost.

Call Our Free Support Line Now: 1-866-GROW-210 (866-476-9210)

We also speak Spanish. 

Families who are pregnant or have children under the age of 6.

Click here for more information. 

Free 

Hours
Monday: 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM
Tuesday: 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM
Wednesday: 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM
Thursday: 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM
Friday: 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last month

MISSION UNITED supports the unique needs and challenges of our community's military families. It
provides referral information and helps military and veteran families navigate the robust, but complex,
array of resources. MISSION UNITED also strengthens military families directly through its programs.

Supporting Military Families:

Service Members, Veterans and Families (SMVF)
Provides programs to help reduce the stress of
parenting for service-connected families.

  • Family Programs
  • Financial Literacy Classes
  • Community Partnerships
  • Peer-to-Peer Support
  • Advocacy
  • Parental Support Programs

Click here for brochure. 
Click here for more information. 

Eligible Participants: Active duty military member, veteran, national guardsman, reservists and/or retirees who have children 0-17 years of age, regardless of income or discharge type.

Updated within the last month

ReadyKidSA is your one-stop resource for raising Happy Healthy Ready Kids.

ReadyKidSA is a coalition of organizations across Bexar County that builds on successful child and family programs in San Antonio. Our partners offer a wide range of support services designed to help individuals and families navigate the different challenges that arise with each phase of life.

Hours
Monday: 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM
Tuesday: 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM
Wednesday: 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM
Thursday: 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM
Friday: 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Kevin Femmel Send email
Updated within the last month

Volunteers are changing lives and transforming our community. The Volunteer Center at United Way provides a myriad of opportunities to enrich the future of those in need through volunteer service.

Building a strong community takes each one of us. Whether you're interested in mentoring a young person, preparing food bags for clients in a food pantry, or spending an afternoon with a senior, you can join us in making a difference. Our impact is made possible by our volunteers working hard behind-the-scenes. Volunteering is a work of heart!

Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Read to Succeed
  • Write Start Project
  • Shoebox Project
  • Born Learning Trails
  • Literacy Kits
  • Stewardship Review

Click here for a full list of volunteer opportunities.

Brandyn Moore-Rodriguez Send email
(210) 227-4357
Updated within the last month

Lend your lived experience and expertise to ensure the space, programs, and activities at the Family Resource Center are developed to respond to the specific needs, cultures, and interests of the community.

Who can join? Parents, grandparents and kinship caregivers who:

  • Have children in their household 0-10 years old. 
  • Reside in zip codes 78219 and 78220.
Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last month

The United Way Eastside Family Resource Center (FRC) will be a community-based welcoming hub of support services and opportunities for families.


United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County is working together with DePelchin Children’s Center and a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) to create a space tailored to the needs of San Antonio’s Eastside.

Eastside Family Resource offers:

  • Family support programs
  • Parent Cafe
  • 1 on 1 Resource navigation
  • Family Engagement 

Click here to learn more.

The United Way Eastside FRC will serve families with children ages 0-10 years old who reside in zip codes 78219 and 78220.

Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last month