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People Who Make SA Great: East-side activist organizes annual toy drive
She's a talk show host, entrepreneur, studio mogul and a black belt in tae kwon do. But during Christmas, she's also a do-it-yourself Secret-Santa elf, looking out for east-side families who need help celebrating the season with their kids.
Community
A cheerful spirit, a CEO looking to lend a helping hand and an achiever of goals
Whether it's through helping her cleaning service's employees get off the streets or providing laughs in a comedy club, Bernita Ward is the definition of "multifaceted."
Make Sa Great
People Who Make San Antonio Great: An advocate and coach for the special needs community
Melanie Cawthon noticed that San Antonio had a need, and she stepped up to fill it.
Make Sa Great
One man's mission to help the homeless
In this latest edition of People Who Make San Antonio Great, we spotlight one person's ongoing initiative of collecting supplies and clothes for those who need it most.
Make Sa Great
People Who Make San Antonio Great: Neka Cleaver
She's a talk show host, entrepreneur, studio mogul, and black belt in Tae Kwon Do. But during Christmas, she's also a do-it-yourself secret-Santa elf, which is why Neka Cleaver's another one of the people who make San Antonio great.
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At just 11 years old, this student embodies a wealth of kindness and leadership
This isn't your average instruction. At just 11 years old, Hannah Glover is connecting with some special students better than most adult teachers could.
Make Sa Great
50 years of a growing Christmas tradition
50 years ago, one San Antonian thought she'd do her part to help needy kids at Christmas. Now, dozens of Santas help hand out thousands of dollars worth of gifts every year in the ongoing initiative.
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People Who Make SA Great: Patricia Jimenez
After her father began a charity dinner on Thanksgiving years ago, Patricia Jimenez is carrying on the legacy on an annual basis, even as it grows larger and larger.
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People Who Make San Antonio Great: A one-man initiative putting a dent in homelessness
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She's a talk show host, entrepreneur, studio mogul and a black belt in tae kwon do. But during Christmas, she's also a do-it-yourself Secret-Santa elf, looking out for east-side families who need help celebrating the season with their kids.
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