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Supporting Our Community
Shavano Park's 2025 Arbor/Earth Day Celebration
SPW applied for and received a $900 Mini Grant from the Bexar Audubon Society. We will utilize this grant to sponsor a raptor show during the city's Arbor/Earth Day celebration on April 12, 2025. Live birds of prey will soar above the audience during a free-to-the-public raptor show at Shavano Park's Arbor/Earth Day celebration on April 12, 2025. People of all ages will be fascinated as the raptors showcase their hunting techniques in thrilling free-flight demonstrations.
Bexar Audubon Society will also participate in the city's Arbor/Earth Day event. Sharing information about raptor habitats, migration patterns, and the significance of "lights out," especially during the spring and fall migrations.
The raptor show along with the educational contributions of the Bexar Audubon Society will allow the public to gain insight into the important role raptors play in the ecosystem. Shavano Park is a habitat for various raptor species, and these presentations aim to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation among our residents for these predatory birds in our neighborhoods. Given the recent nesting of a hawk pair in Old Shavano during the spring of 2024, this information should be very informative for our residents.
SPW 2024
Poinsettia Sale Update
The SPW 2024 Poinsettia Sale was hugely successful. In mid-November, we received a significant order from Methodist Hospital Landmark in which they placed an order for an impressive total of 300 poinsettias. Thanks to our strong partnership with our wholesaler, we were able to fulfill this substantial order. In total, our efforts resulted in the sale of just over 400 poinsettias, exceeding our initial projections. Proceeds from this initiative will be allocated to projects aimed at supporting and improving our community.
2024 Share The Warmth Donation Drive
It was another tremendous year for Share the Warmth thanks to the Shavano Park Women and the residents of Shavano Park. The annual donation drive that starts in October each year has now concluded for 2024. We were able to deliver truckloads of warm clothing, blankets, toys and household items to those in need. Our very thankful and blessed recipients this year included:
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New Way Bible Fellowship Church - low income location providing assistance in their community
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Robyn's Nest - traveling classroom to low income apartments and homeless shelters
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Strong Foundation Ministry - housing homeless families with children
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Assistance League - transforms lives of children and adults through many programs
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Peggy's Promise - women's sober living residence
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Keeping It Real Community Church/Powerhouse - faith based transitional home providing fresh starts through discipleship and training
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Broken Warriors Angels - providing opportunities, food and shelter for homeless and disabled veterans and their families
Thank you to everyone who donated and continue to make this mission more successful every year. You have blessed every person who received a donation and we greatly appreciate you.
To learn more about our Share The Warmth Donation Drive click here.
Recliners for Public Works Deptartment
In October 2024, SPW bought and donated six recliners to the Shavano Park Public Works Department. During winter freezes, crews sometimes have to work overnight to keep our water system running. These new recliners will offer them a comfortable spot to rest on those long, cold nights. We are grateful for the dedication of our Public Works Department in maintaining our community.
To learn more see page 3 of the December 2024 Roadrunner by clicking here.
70th Anniversary Police Badge Sponsor
In 2026, Shavano Park will mark 70 years of incorporation. To honor this occasion, the city sought sponsors to buy a unique 1950s-style police badge for each of the twenty-two Shavano Park police officers. SPW is a proud badge sponsor. We appreciate the men and women who safeguard and serve our community.
For more information on sponsoring a commemorative police badge see page 3 of the October 2024 Roadrunner by clicking here.
Additional Recent Community Projects
Annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon
Share the Warmth - Donation Drive
Winter Holiday Event at City Hall volunteer support and plant sales
Independence Day Celebration at City Hall volunteer support
Bras and Boxers - Donation Drive to Benefit Haven for Hope
Arbor Day/Earth Day Celebration volunteer support and plant sales
Hosted Blood Drives Conducted by the South Texas Blood Donor & Tissue Center:
Donations made to:
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San Antonio Food Bank
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Reaching Maximum Independence
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UTSA Women’s Athletics
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Vietnam Army Grunt Museum
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San Antonio Coalition for Veterans and Families
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Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation
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St. Francis of Assisi's Mobile Loaves & Fishes Ministry
Hosted Meet the Candidates for May 2021 Municipal Elections
Join Shavano Park Women
There are so many benefits to joining SPW. In addition to making life-long friends, you can participate in community initiatives that have a positive impact on our city and the larger community. SPW spearheads several philanthropic and beautification projects throughout the year. Our interesting and fun excursions and events help develop a deeper appreciation for the amenities in our area. In addition to our quarterly business meetings, we have 6-8 events throughout the year.
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Shavano Park Women has been serving our community and bringing neighbors together since 1952
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Membership is open to all women living in Shavano Park
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We are a nonprofit organization primarily supporting charitable, philanthropic, educational and community initiatives for the benefit of our residents, city and the larger community
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We also enjoy a variety of excursions and events around the area
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Annual dues are $30
