Artistic expression, public service, and grassroots initiatives are the pulse of the community — they circulate the vitality that feeds into the distinctive character of San Antonio and the Hill Country. Texas Public Radio values community initiatives and is committed to raising awareness of the abundance of nonprofit organizations in the area.
Texas Public Radio Community Partners is a collective of local nonprofit organizations that have demonstrated their support for public radio. This community initiative is designed to create connections between our listeners and the nonprofit community at large in an effort to strengthen the growth of local public service providers, artistic organizations, and awareness-raising groups.
Why partner with Texas Public Radio?
The quality that distinguishes public radio listeners from other media audiences enables nonprofits to raise more focused and effective awareness of their mission and events. Our audience possesses a strong appreciation for creativity and curiosity, public service and community involvement. They are savvy business leaders, enthusiastic volunteers, generous philanthropists and connoisseurs of arts and culture. In short, they are an audience that is amenable to supporting the mission of local nonprofit organizations.
By establishing a relationship with Texas Public Radio through a Community Partnership, member organizations receive:
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Weekly recognition, for one year, of their organization name on the TPR station of their choice.
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Frequent on-air acknowledgement of their organization name during our next fund-raising campaign.
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A listing, link and brief description of their organization on tpr.org.
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The opportunity for additional exposure by offering a significant discount or privilege to TPR members. We will identify your offer on our website at tpr.org in a listing which includes your organization name, address, phone, web address, and a brief description of your performances and exhibits along with the details of your offer.
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Two invitations to our annual Corporate Supporters Gathering will be reserved in your name.
TPRs Community Partners program features a pricing structure that can meet the needs of almost any nonprofit at almost any budget level. To inquire about tailoring a Community Partnership to meet the needs of your organization, contact Texas Public Radio.


Admiral Nimitz Foundation / National Museum of the Pacific
The only institution in the continental United States dedicated exclusively to telling the story of the Pacific Theater battles of World War II. The museum is dedicated to perpetuating the memory of the Pacific Theater of WWII in order that the sacrifices of those who contributed to our victory may never be forgotten. www.nimitz-museum.org
Alamo Inventors
Functioning as a compass group and offering access to resources as well as inspiring individual inventors and entrepreneurs along their journey of taking their idea to market. Their objective is to create an interactive environment between inventors, entrepreneurs and supporting business professionals and to help explain the invention process while providing constructive feedback. www.alamoinventors.org
American Research Center in Egypt
Active in supporting scholarship, training, and conservation efforts in Egypt. Among ARCE's many great achievements is our relationship with the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) within the Egyptian Ministry of Culture. ARCE is viewed as making important contributions that serve to help Egypt directly in its pursuit of cultural heritage preservation. www.arce.org
Animal Welfare Society of Bandera County
SERVICING THE HILL COUNTRY AND THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO, OUR GOALS ARE THE RESCUE AND HUMANE TREATMENT OF ABANDONED, INJURED, STARVING, SICK AND IGNORED ANIMALS. WE ARE AND HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A "NO KILL" ORGANIZATION;. AS YOU REVIEW OUR ANIMALS, YOU MAY SEE SOME BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES OF INJURED ANIMALS, AS WELL AS OUR NORMAL ANIMALS AND THEIR STORIES.
www.awsbc.com
Artpace
A laboratory for the creation and advancement of international contemporary art. They believe art is a dynamic social force that inspires individuals and defines cultures. Their residencies, exhibitions, and education programs nurture the creative expression of emerging and established artists, while actively engaging youth and adult audiences. www.artpace.org
Benchmark Family Services
Striving to create opportunities for children to grow and develop in a loving, safe and nurturing family. Benchmark is a private, non-profit organization committed to the mission of providing therapeutic foster care for children in need. They seek foster families who share this commitment. www.benchmarkfs.org
Bihl Haus Arts
The Mission of Bihl Haus Arts-Creating Community through the Arts-is founded on the belief that each person, when given a chance, will achieve significant personal, social, and cultural growth through the arts. Www.bihlhausarts.org TPR members receive 5% off on all artwork purchased by the member. www.bihlhausarts.org
Carey Wildlife Preserve
The mission of the Carey Wildlife Preserve is to establish and maintain a wildlife preserve and bird sanctuary on its properties and it shall work to educate the public about the protection and conservation of fish, game, other wildlife, grasslands and forests in Comal County, Texas.
www.careywildlifepreserve.com
Carver Community Cultural Center
Located just east of downtown San Antonio, the Carver is the historical center of the community's African-American culture. Their mission is to celebrate the diverse cultures of our world, nation and community, with emphasis on its African and African-American heritage, by providing challenging artistic presentations, community outreach activities and educational programs. www.thecarver.org
Children's Chorus of San Antonio
Bringing choral music education and performance opportunities to our children and youth from San Antonio and surrounding communities. www.childrenschorussa.org
Communities In Schools of San Antonio
CIS helps students stay in school and make the right choices by connecting schools with needed community resources. By bringing services, community agencies, parents and volunteers into schools, we create a community of caring adults who workhand-in-hand with educators. Through a holistic, one-on-one case management approach, CIS-SA is able to reach out to students most at risk for dropping out of school. www.cissa.org
Democrats of Comal County
Support of Democratic candidates and Democratic causes.www.democratsofcomalcounty.org
Downtown Alliance/Centro San Antonio
Improving downtown's properties and businesses. www.downtownsanantonio.org
The Ecumenical Center - Healing Minds, Bodies, and Souls
An interfaith force for hope, dedicated since 1967 to alleviating suffering and facilitating spiritual, physical and emotional healing and growth for our community and God's world through services of counseling, education and consultation. www.ecrh.org
First Unitarian Universalist Church
Unitarian Universalists are noted for their openness to new ideas and a diversity of worship experiences. At First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antonio has a strong tradition of minister and lay led worship that enlivens and broadens our individual and collective search for meaning. www.firstuusanantonio.org
Free Trade Alliance
Developing and enhancing international trade-related economic development of the San Antonio area through foreign investment, trade development and advocacy. www.freetradealliance.org
Hill Country Land Trust
The Hill Country Land Trust is a non-profit, all volunteer conservation organization founded in 1998. Dedicated land conservation experts assist landowners who wish to permanently protect their farm and ranch land, water resources, wildlife habitats, scenic views and/or historic resources for present and future generations. Through the donation of a conservation easement the values a donor cherishes will be protected and preserved, regardless of who owns the property in the future. (830) 997-0027 http://www.hillcountrylandtrust.org
International Language Center at San Antonio (ILCSA)
An extension of the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara promoting language and intercultural communication in San Antonio for over 10 years. ILCSA offers various languages: Spanish, German, Arabic and more. Group and private courses, corporate courses, medical interpreter and also summer courses for kids are offered. Professors are all native speakers. www.uag.edu/ilcsa
Lifetime Recovery
Providing focused, meaningful, treatment for chemical dependency to the people of Bexar County since 1963. Their residential campus is San Antonio's oldest residential treatment center serving over 700 clients annually from all over Texas at their residential and outpatient centers. Their strong success rate of 75% grows every year with the commitment of clients, counselors, and supporters. www.lifetimerecoverytx.org
Mid-Texas Symphony
A fully professional orchestra, now in its 31st season of presenting live orchestral music in the mid-Texas region, with concerts in Seguin and New Braunfels, including free children's concerts. Contact 830-372-8089 for program and ticket information. www.mtsymphony.org
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
Explore a place where nature is continually renewing itself. Where birds, insects, and wild plants surprise you with a new spectacle around every corner. A place where families, school groups and individuals can reflect and learn about the natural world just minutes from downtown San Antonio. 10750 Pleasanton Road, San Antonio, TX 78221 (210) 628-1639 www.tx.audubon.org/mitchell.html
The Montessori School of San Antoni
A Montessori education is organized around the developmental needs and characteristics of children at different stages in their lives. Based on the philosophy of Maria Montessori, the Montessori Method addresses the needs of the whole child - academic, emotional, social, physical and spiritual.
Hands-on learning, mixed-age classrooms, uninterrupted work periods and the accommodation of different learning styles, talents and pace are just some of the characteristics that distinguish Montessori from more traditional educational approaches. For more than a century, a Montessori learning environment has been proven to:
Foster critical thinking, independence, creativity and a love of learning.
Cultivate stewardship of the environment and responsibility toward the greater community.
Produce graduates who are sought after by top high schools, colleges and universities.
Provide the intellectual foundation to meet new challenges in the global marketplace. www.montessorisa.org
National Museum of the Pacific War
The only institution in the continental United States dedicated exclusively to telling the story of the Pacific Theater battles of World War II. Located on a six-acre site, the Center includes the George Bush Gallery, Admiral Nimitz Museum, Plaza of Presidents, Veterans' Walk of Honor, Japanese Garden of Peace, Pacific Combat Zone, and the Center for Pacific War Studies. www.nimitz-museum.org
Our House - San Antonio Clubhouse
More than fifty years ago, long before community mental health treatment was even conceived of, a group of people who had been discharged from Rockland State Hospital in New York began meeting together on the street corners of Manhattan and the local library. They came to discover that the support they were offering each other was essential to their well-being and their recovery from mental illness. In 1948, these pioneers were able to obtain a grant to purchase a building known as Fountain House. This community created by members helped them to develop and maintain their self-respect and identities, as well as create meaningful relationships. Today, there are clubhouses all over the world. Our House is a part of the international clubhouse movement. We are a professional self-help program, operated by men and women recovering from mental illness, in collaboration with a professional and caring staff. The emphasis at Our House is on relationships - member to member, and member to staff. Members engage with each other to regain their productivity and self-confidence, resume their lives, and re-enter society. Members also take part in promoting their rights, and in erasing the stigma that often separates them from their neighbors. Since its founding in 2003, Our House has been providing hope and recovery for people living with mental illness. Our innavative 'clubhouse' model is today the basis for more than 400 similar programs in 32 countries around the world, assisting over 50,000 men and women. The clubhouse concept has been adopted in part by another 1,000 programs in the U.S. and abroad. http://www.ourhousesa.org
Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood's mission is to provide and protect the sexual and reproductive health care and information people need to plan thier families and thier futures. www.pptrust.org
River City Federal Credit Union
River City Federal Credit Union provides quality financial services responsive to the member-owners while maintaining a sound financial position. River City FCU is regulated and insured by the National Credit Union Administration, an agency of the U.S. government. www.rivercityfcu.org
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
Saint Andrew is an active and growing community of about 225 members with diverse talents, interests, outlooks, and backgrounds. We worship in the round, and our service follows the Reformed liturgy. As the Church Mission Statement says, "Our purpose is to glorify God, proclaim Jesus Christ, and use gifts from the Holy Spirit to serve His Kingdom." For Saint Andrew this involves a special emphasis on mission work and on children and families. We offer Sunday school classes for all ages, with three different adult classes. www.saintandrewsatx.com
St. Paul's Episcopal Montessori School
Providing an outstanding Montessori-based education to culturally and economically diverse groups of children ages 2-9, nurturing especially the childs mind, body and spirit. www.stpauls-satx.org
St. Luke's Episocopal School
Situated in the heart of Alamo Heights and Olmos Basin, the school is a Christian community dedicated to academic and personal excellence, lifelong learning, and service to others. They offer a co-educational program for academically qualified students in grades PK3 - 8th. www.saintlukes.net
St. Mary's University Department of Graduate Admissions
A graduate education is quickly becoming an essential level of education required by both private industry and the public sector. A graduate education is wht building blocks of knowledge are created, structured and interlocked. It is also the focus of professional preparation. The St. Mary's University Graduate School is dedicated to the education of professionals who will become the leaders and managers of industry, the public sector, and in thier communties. www.stamarytx.edu/grad/
St. Thomas Episcopal Church & School
Episcopal Church and School in far north central San Antonio with a strong community focus. www.stthomaskids.com
SAMMinistries
Founded in 1983, the interfaith ministry is dedicated to providing shelter and care to the homeless of San Antonio. They are the largest service provider of direct care and shelter in San Antonio and the surrounding area providing an array of programs and services including life skills, job training, financial management, computer skills, parenting classes and more. www.samm.org
San Antonio Chamber Music Society
The mission of the San Antonio Chamber Music Society (SACMS) is to bring to San Antonio and its surrounding area chamber music concerts performed by outstanding chamber music ensembles from around the world at affordable prices and to provide educational activities promoting the appreciation of chamber music in general. www.sacms.org
San Antonio Choral Society
A performing arts organization in which auditioned singers drawn from the community can participate in providing quality presentations of a variety of choral works to San Antonio and South Texas audiences. www.sachoralsociety.org
San Antonio Dance Umbrella
A service organization designed to promote dance and, through its programs, to serve dancers, choreographers, dance companies, dance schools, and audience members in the San Antonio area. Representatives of all forms of dance are encouraged to participate in the programs of the Dance Umbrella. www.sadu.org
San Antonio Mastersingers
A large volunteer chorus specializing in classical music, and most often affiliated with the San Antonio Symphony. They also perform several other concerts annually in San Antonio and surrounding communities. www.samastersingers.org
San Antonio Public Library
The San Antonio Public Library provides equal and open access to books, information, and technology resources to promote a lifetime of reading and learning, and to contribute to the enjoyment, enlightenment, and economic vitality of our diverse and dynamic community. www.MySAPL.org
San Antonio Symphony
Presents symphonic and popular music through innovative and diverse programming, solid educational experiences, and other services to the community. www.sasymphony.org
Schreiner University in Kerrville
Schreiner University, is a four-year liberal arts institution, primarily residential, offering bachelor's and master's degrees in 27 fields of study. It is related to the Presbyterian Church (USA), but welcomes students and faculty of all faith groups. www.schreiner.edu
Security Service Federal Credit Union
Security Service has always defined industry leadership by more than just size
and market share. Our internal measures of success extend to corporate
responsibility, volunteerism, and participation in the communities we serve.
This culture of service starts at the top of our ranks and extends down through
our Volunteer Corps of hundreds of employees. www.ssfcu.org
Solar San Antonio
Solar San Antonio works to decrease energy costs and improve the quality of life in San Antonio and South Texas. Their focus is on implementing Renewable Energy Technologies, Affordable Housing, High Performance Schools , Green Building, and educating the public and local decision makers.www.solarsanantonio.org
Southwest Research Institute
An independent, nonprofit applied research and development organization, specializing in the creation and transfer of technology in engineering and the physical sciences. Their mission is to benefit government, industry and the public through innovative science and technology. www.swri.org
South Texas Technology Management
STTM is dedicated to the protection of technologies to further research, protect the interests of the faculty, and provide economic value to the community. STTM fosters new and cutting edge technologies at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, UTSA, UT Brownsville, and UT PanAm. www.utsttm.org
TEAMability Learning Center
TEAMability serves the most disabled children in our community. These are kids up to age 22 who have severe multiple disabilities (physical, motor, cognitive, sensory) in combination. www.teamability.org
Texas Children's Choir
The Texas Children's Choir has a 19 year history in Central Texas of touring and performing for many diverse audiences, and six years in the San Antonio area. Students learn to master skills in choral and performance as well as respect and patience. The choir provides guidance of our youth through community service, provides a challenging choral experience to children in the choir, and provides audiences in the community with performances that are entertaining, uplifting and inspiring. www.texaschildrenschoir.org
The Texas Drought Project
The Texas Drought Project is undertaken by the Texas Harambe Foundation of Austin, together with sponsorship from Texans for Peace and community partnership from organizations like the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance. It brings together experts in farming, ranching, hydrology, civil engineering, climatology, and environmental science to present forums in key regions most affected by drought. The subject matter ranges from recognition of indicators of climate change, recommendations for modifications to policies governing water, methods of conservation, and solutions to the overall problem. texasdroughtproject.org
Texas Lutheran University
Texas Lutheran University offers a rigorous academic program and an environment where students grow and succeed. The school is exclusively an undergraduate university specializing in liberal arts, sciences and professional studies. www.tlu.edu
Texas Teaching Fellows
An accelerated alternative certification program that prepares goal-oriented professionals to become teachers. An intensive training with student teaching, an experienced faculty, and a research-based curriculum ensure that our Fellows are ready to help their students achieve. To meet the state's critical shortages, TTF is focused on recruiting talented individuals for certification in math, science, bilingual education, and special education. www.texasteachingfellows.org
The Circle School
The Circle School is an independent preschool and elementary in a family cooperative environment. Currently we provide programs for children ages 3 to 9. The Circle School provides small classes, individual attention, and a curriculum that emphasizes the arts, music, and knowledge of world cultures. www.thecircleschool.org
Travis Park United Methodist Church
One of the oldest churches in San Antonio, the church believes in "love and justice in action" with a strong social justice mission that reaches out and supports the homeless, the marginalized, the GLBT community, and any other community that needs support. On Sundays, at traditional and contemporary services, you will hear the gospel preached, hope offered, and opportunities to help presented. www.travispark.org
Unity Church of San Antonio
Unity Church of San Antonio is an inclusive spiritual community rooted in Christianity and teaching from spiritual disciplines around the world. We emphasize Oneness - Divine oneness and oneness with all beings. We celebrate the divine nature of all people as we strive to live as the light of the world. www.unityofsa.org
University of the Incarnate Word
The fourth largest private university in Texas known for academic excellence, diversity and individual student attention. UIW offers 70 undergraduate and graduate programs. Through classroom learning, community service, internships and nurturing faculty-student relationships UIW shapes tomorrow's leaders today. www.uiw.edu
University of Texas Health Science Center School of Nursing
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Nursing is at the forefront of nursing education.We lead excellence in nursing leadership through our innovative teaching, quality research, compassionate care and community service for our South Texas community and the world.
As part of the only Tier 1 research university in South Texas and one of the major academic health science centers in the nation, our school of nursing is the only school in this regionto offer doctorate nursing degrees.
With the increasing shortage of well-trained nurses inTexas and across the country, our school is committed to preparing nursing students to meet today's complex healthcare field. Students are invited to explore graduate and undergraduate programs.www.nursing.uthscsa.edu/students/openHouse.asp
University of Texas at San Antonio
Your first choice for a world class education, UTSA provides programs and services from its three campuses; 1604 Campus, Downtown Campus and UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures. With over 130 undergraduate and graduate degree options, a thriving campus life, and a growing reputation as a top research university, UTSA provides you a world of ideas, diversity, and culture. www.utsa.edu
UTMB's Medical Discovery News.com
A series of two-minute radio episodes created to provide biomedical education in an understandable, entertaining manner. Each episode of MDNews tackles a timely health topic and opens a portal into the world of medical discovery. Downloadable audio files, scripts and podcasts, as well as more in-depth subject matter on each topic and links to more information are all at www.medicaldiscoverynews.com
UTSA College of Architecture
The College of Architecture is the second-largest college or school of architecture in Texas, and in the last six years it has been the fastest-growing architecture/interior design program in the nation. www.utsa.edu/architecture
UTSA College of Business
The College of Business is the largest undergraduate business school in the University of Texas System and one of the 40 largest schools of business in the United States. COB offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral level, and unique centers of excellence in global entrepreneurship, financial services, information assurance and security, management of technology and tourism management. business.utsa.edu
UTSA College of Education & Human Development
The leading provider of educators in the San Antonio area and one of the largest in the State of Texas. coehd.utsa.edu
UTSA College of Engineering
Providing world-class education and research opportunities to the region's multicultural community, as well as to the nation and beyond. This includes preparing students for lifelong learning and jobs in the engineering profession, research leading to innovative technologies, partnerships with industry, connecting both locally and globally, and pursuing excellence in every endeavor. engineering.utsa.edu
UTSA College of Liberal and Fine Arts
Providing the liberal arts core of the undergraduate experience at UTSA through coursework in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. COLFA is a major provider of arts and humanities programming in South Texas with an annual audience of more than 70,000. colfa.utsa.edu/colfa
UTSA College of Public Policy
Serving as a bridge between the theory and knowledge of the global academic communities represented by the disciplines in the College and the practical needs of policy makers and practitioners in a diverse community of citizens and organizations. The College fulfills this mission by engaging in research in the areas of public policy, teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and service activities appropriate to units of the College. www.utsa.edu/copp
UTSA College of Sciences
Enhancing the understanding of science in all of the University's students; to graduate highly educated baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral students; and to engage in pure and applied research for the advancement of science and society. COS is home to the South Texas Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases, one of the leading emerging infectious disease research centers in the country. www.utsa.edu/cos
UTSA Honors College
Open to students from all academic disciplines. Offering small classes, special interdisciplinary seminars, community service opportunities, supervised research experiences, and study abroad opportunities, the Honors College is a community of bright scholars, caring advisors, and enthusiastic professors. www.utsa.edu/honors
Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation
Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation rescues, rehabilitates, and releases native wildlife, and provides sanctuary, individualized care, and a voice for other animals in need. WRR helps over 7,000 animals each year and maintains a 24-hour emergency hotline serving San Antonio, Austin, the surrounding counties, and the rest of the state. www.wildlife-rescue.org