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Learning > Gaining Ground
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Gaining Ground
 Gaining Ground, a half-hour documentary produced by KLRN in conjunction with Making Connections, captures the stories of San Antonio West side residents who have seen their financial dreams realized. Learn about the programs and resources they utilized to reach their goals.
Funding for Gaining Ground was generously provided by The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Making Connections Partners
Making Connections is an initiative designed to increase access to community supports and economic opportunities for low-income families on the West side of San Antonio. Making Connections works to strengthen partnerships among existing community organizations, institutions and neighborhood groups. To date, there are three levels of partnering, with new partnerships being formed every year.
Anchor Partners
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Workforce/ Small Business Development
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Project Quest
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Mary Pena,
Executive Director
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(210) 270-4690
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Asset Accumulation and Protection
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Our Lady of the Lake University
Center for Women in Church and Society
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Kim Arispe
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(210) 434-6711 x 2186
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Leadership Development
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St. Mary's University
21st Century Leadership Center
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Don Arispe
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(210) 434-8080
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Social Networks
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West Side United Coalition
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Ramon Vasquez
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(210) 227-4940
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Efficient and Effective Services
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City of San Antonio
Department of Community Initiatives
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Dennis Campa, Director
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(210) 207-7135
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Children are Healthy and Prepared to Succeed in School
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Voices for Children
Voices for Children San Antonio
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Cam Messina
Executive Director
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(210) 737-7240
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Community Partners
Community Partners are essential to guiding the initiative in San Antonio through their community-wide influence.
Neighborhood Partners
Day to day, the Neighborhood Partners work year -round with the residents of the West side.
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American Indians in Texas in Spanish Colonial Missions
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Basilica of the Shrine of the Little Flower
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Benitia Family Center & Families Leading Others to Rebirth (FLOR)
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Enterprise Foundation – Community Leadership Institute
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Good Samaritan Community Services
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Jill Oettinger
Bette Boyd
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San Antonio Time Dollar Community Connections
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San Antonio Youth Centers
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Cynthia Ortiz
Jim Rowland
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