A Community Faith-Based Liaison position was added to the Department of Human Services (DHS) 2017 Fiscal Budget to implement and lead the Initiative.
Improving Lives
Improving the lives of families and communities most in need through community partnerships and compassion, known as Community Collaboratives, that are:
- Based on vulnerable community needs and concerns
- Activated and engaged partnerships between the San Antonio faith community, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community groups.
- Services and human care mutually provided across these societal sectors.
Watch video updates to discover the work Community Collaboratives are doing and learn how they’re addressing local needs and concerns.
Compassionate San Antonio
City Council approved a resolution affirming the Charter for Compassion and authorized registration with the International Charter for Compassion. The resolution is inspired by the Golden Rule, which calls us to treat all others as we wish to be treated ourselves; likewise, to not treat others as we do not wish to be treated ourselves. This was signed into action on June 22, 2017.
Compassionate San Antonio Resolution(PDF, 97KB)
Learn more about Compassionate San Antonio.
Compassionate USA
To find out more about compassion:
@TheIntersection
A weekly virtual gathering of faith, community, and civic leaders. It was convened early in the Pandemic by the Mayor in April 2020. Its purpose is the strengthening of leadership via the sharing of knowledge and the potential partnering of efforts towards a more Compassionate San Antonio (C-SA). This is open to all community and faith leaders in San Antonio of all traditions and religions with an interest in civic engagement. Contact us to be included in upcoming meetings.
Learn from impactful recordings of previous @TheIntersection discussions.
Past Videos
Urgent Action Alert System
Want to help neighbors in need but not sure where or when to start?
Let us alert you!
- Join Urgent Action Alert System by texting Compassion to 73224.
- Receive about one text per month detailing an urgent need.
- Take action and make a difference in San Antonio.