Hello District 2!

The holiday season is here, and it's an exciting time to bond with our loved ones and reflect on the past year while looking forward to the year ahead. We have accomplished so much together, and I am excited about the future of District 2.

Recently, we celebrated the completion of Ella Austin Community Center's outdoor space. This project is the result of community involvement in addressing crime and activating community spaces in our district, thanks to our partners at Better Block San Antonio and WestCare Foundation. Please take the time to visit and check it out.

Earlier this month, the City's Animal Care Services department introduced a searchable dangerous dog registry that lists the addresses and number of dangerous dogs in specific locations. To report a dangerous dog, call 311 (210-207-6000) or visit SA.gov/ACS. For immediate threats to life, please call 911.

To show support for children in District 2, we are hosting a community toy drive. Please donate a new unwrapped toy at our field offices. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

If you need a friendly face to talk to, our office is open, and we are always happy to serve you.
 

It is a great honor and privilege to collaborate with you.
 

Painting with a Twist for Youth
December 9 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | YMCA | 5538 Walzem Rd
Children's Bereavement with Guest Speakers providing tools to overcome Depression and Anxiety. Ages 8 and up.

AARP Free Shredding Event
December 9 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium | 5757 US-90 W
Start your end of year cleaning and guard your identity by shredding unwanted documents. Itʼs easy and AARP is here to help. AARP in San Antonio is hosting a free, open-to-the-public shredding event Saturday, December 9, at the Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium parking lot, 5757 US-90 W, San Antonio, TX 78227, from 9 a.m. to noon. We can accept up to three boxes worth of items to shred right on-site. All you will have to do is drive to the location, get in line and AARP volunteers will collect your boxes and dispose of them safely.

Register online at events.aarp.org/SATShred23 or call toll-free 1-877-926-8300.

Reachup Ministries Presents Christmas Giveaway
Saturday, December 16 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Strives Valero | 4038 E Houston
Join us in the spirit of giving and merriment as we celebrate our annual Christmas Giveaway event together. Children must be present to participate. This is a drive-through and sit-down event.

FREE GAS | TOYS | LUNCH | FREE ENTRY

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

RevitalizeSA: Corridor Leadership Program
Application period is open until December 15 at 5 PM
The City of San Antonio, in partnership with Main Street America, is offering this intensive, part-time, 9-month program focused on revitalization and growth of local commercial corridors by cultivating community leaders, like you. Opportunity for up to $10,000 in award grant funds may be available for selected project proposal by leadership program participants.

Information sessions coming soon. Program Details: sanantonio.gov/EDD/RevitalizeSA

45th Annual Claude W. Black Community Center Gift Giveaway
Wednesday, December 20 | 10 am - 2 pm | 2805 E Commerce St
Toys to be distributed, children must be present.

 

Sponsors & Donors
Sponsorships are now OPEN!
It’s TIME to support and collaborate for the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King March! For more information on sponsorship levels and benefits, visit sa.gov/mlk

MLK March
Monday, January 15, 2024 | 10:00 AM

The City of San Antonio, in partnership with District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez and the San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission chaired by Dwayne Robinson, is inviting the community to take part in the largest march in the nation. The 37th Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Celebration will take place in person on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at 10 a.m.

The 2024 celebration will begin with the in-person march kickoff at 10 a.m. at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy,  followed by the park celebration at Pittman-Sullivan Park. The park celebration will include a main stage with multicultural performances, a health and wellness area, a youth area, food and merchandise vendors, and information booths. 

Sign up to march

Sign up to volunteer

MLK Events
Save the dates!
Baptist Minister's Union Worship Service
Friday, January 12, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church | 1001 Walters Street

Youth Summit Game Truck Day
Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lockwood Park | 801 N Pine Street

Community Celebration Awards Dinner
Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 4:00 pm
ChildSafe | 3730 IH 10 and E Houston Street 

Youth Summit Sports Spurs Day (Day 2)
Sunday, January 14, 2024 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
George Gervin Academy Gym | 6903 S Sunbelt Dr

Wreath Laying Ceremony 
Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Plaza | Corner of E. Houston St. and N. New Braunfels Ave

Interfaith Worship Service
Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 4:30 pm
St. Paul United Methodist Church | 508 Center St. 

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday!
Monday, January 15, 2024

Pre-March Worship Service | 8:00 am
MLK Academy, 3501 Martin Luther King Dr

Pre-March Service | 9:00 am
Pittman-Sullivan Park Location |  1101 Iowa Street

March | 10:00 am
MLK Academy | 3501 Martin Luther King Dr
NOTE: March lineup begins as early as 9:00 am.

Trinity Lecturer Series
Thursday, January 19, 2024
Trinity University | 1 Trinity Pl

2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Awards
Do you know a member of the community that would be perfect for the award?
MLK Distinguished Achievement Award
Recognizes a person whose record of personal achievement in the community reflects a strong commitment to:

• Human rights
• Equal educational opportunity
• Economic well-being for all

Reverend Dr. R.A. Callies, Sr. Courage Award
Recognizes an individual, organization or group whose record exhibits the courage to advance the principles of nonviolence and represent the values and human equalities of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Baha'i Unity of Humanity Award
Recognizes a person who makes an effort to unite people and work together for the betterment of our community.

Submit at sa.gov/mlk

MLK Commission Scholarship Program
Deadline is February 24, 2024
All Graduating Bexar County High School Seniors are invited to apply for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Application! Scholarship applicants are also invited to participate in a MLK Scholarship Virtual Workshop. These workshops are designed to educate students on how to navigate the MLK Scholarship process. Students are supplied with the tools and resources that will help them stand out in an applicant pool and maximize their scholarship success.

FOR INQUIRIES REGARDING THE DR. MLK, JR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, CONTACT:  MLK@SANANTONIO.GOV