MACER Category: Community

Our Lady of the Lake University – Worden School of Social Services – The home to OLLU social work programs has set the standard for social work education and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. At The MAC, social work interns provide support to the Navigation Department to acquire skills and knowledge … Read more

The Arc of San Antonio – Provides Family Support Services, Community Services Case Management, Community Living Assistance and Support Services case management, and has an Adult Life Enrichment program serving members with IDD.

St. Mary’s University Law School: Center for Legal and Social Justice – Clinical and pro bono programs; assisting disadvantaged individuals with legal issues. Students may perform important legal work and gain a better understanding of the legal processes while helping those in need through opportunities.

San Antonio Food Bank – Fighting hunger is the number one priority of the Food Bank, but it also seeks to educate and aid in many other ways. A variety of programs and resources is available to families, individuals, seniors, children, and military members in need.

Reaching Maximum Independence – Assists individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities reach their maximum level of independence. This is accomplished on both the program and individual level through a spectrum of services to include: 10 group homes, three apartment living sites, host home companion support, a dynamic day program called Life Enrichment Program. The services … Read more

Any Baby Can (ABC) – Provides Case Management, Autism Services, Sibling Support and a Center for Infant and Child Loss, which serves children from birth to 17 years old. ABC serves all medical conditions, developmental disabilities both diagnosed and undiagnosed, and the Prescription Assistance Program serves individuals of all ages.

Project Angel Fares – Providing trips of a lifetime for children with special needs or disability diagnosis since 2012. Their mission is to make it possible for the children and their families to experience all-inclusive Morgan’s Wonderland and Morgan’s Inspiration Island, all expenses paid. PAF now expands to include the needed services that The MAC … Read more

Life Skills for Living – Faith-based ministry that provides significant areas to include, Stress Reduction, Conflict Resolution, Relationship Enhancement, Basic Financial Life Skills, and Anger Solutions. Hands-on, low-cost/no-cost, life skills programs are taught by certified facilitators at The MAC in small group classes or in confidential one-on-one sessions.

Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas – Works to assist individuals overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. Services include Information and Referral, Support Groups, Case Management, Workshops, and Epilepsy Education for individuals with epilepsy and their caregivers.

ConnectAbility – Supports individuals with life-altering injuries and their families and caregivers. Providing care coordination and support groups for individuals with a primary diagnosis of traumatic or acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke or amputation, or other condition or disability with similar functional limitation, no age limit.