Texas A&M University-San Antonio will host its second annual Anti-Human Trafficking Conference from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Jan. 23 via Zoom. The conference will have various speakers, including keynote speakerContinue reading “Mays Center hosting second annual Anti-Human Trafficking Conference”
Category Archives: 2020
Commentary: A Miracle at the Roy Maas Youth Center
When we think of people fighting COVID-19 and the people on the front lines, we usually think of police officers, firefighters, EMS, health care providers and hospital employees. They areContinue reading “Commentary: A Miracle at the Roy Maas Youth Center”
Christmas Eve shoppers keep area malls, thrift stores busy
Last-minute Christmas shoppers kept malls, strip centers and thrift stores busy today. From vintage records to Christmas decorations and tamale holders, merchandise was selling fast at the Roy Maas YouthContinue reading “Christmas Eve shoppers keep area malls, thrift stores busy”
San Antonio organizations partner together, create programs to end youth homelessness
Several organizations across Bexar County are teaming up in hopes of ending youth homelessness. “Although youth homelessness may not be as visible, it’s still a huge issue in our community,”Continue reading “San Antonio organizations partner together, create programs to end youth homelessness”
SA STRONG: Local business woman shares message of hope for RMYA children
She’s the owner of a local Ruth’s Chris Steak House. However, Lana Duke’s purpose in life goes beyond food. Growing up, Lana Duke aged out of foster care and thisContinue reading “SA STRONG: Local business woman shares message of hope for RMYA children”
Jazz point guard Jordan Clarkson Foundation delivers holiday cheer to Roy Maas Youth group
Former Wagner High school standout and NBA Utah Jazz point guard Jordan Clarkson and his foundation delivered gifts to the Roy Maas Youth alternatives in Boerne Saturday afternoon. Thirty-five childrenContinue reading “Jazz point guard Jordan Clarkson Foundation delivers holiday cheer to Roy Maas Youth group”
Despite COVID-19, Roy Mass Youth Alternatives presses on with Thanksgiving celebrations!
Thanksgiving at the Roy Mass Youth Alternatives (RMYA) shelter looked a little different this year, as the Nieves Hernandez family, who prepares the annual feast, wasn’t able to come outContinue reading “Despite COVID-19, Roy Mass Youth Alternatives presses on with Thanksgiving celebrations!”
Local teen donated 150 homemade blankets to children’s shelter
A San Antonio teen philanthropist is donating 150 homemade blankets to children living at the Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA) shelter in San Antonio. The center supports children who haveContinue reading “Local teen donated 150 homemade blankets to children’s shelter”
SARAH and Community Partners Launch Program to Prevent and End Youth Homelessness in San Antonio
SARAH, the lead Continuum of Care (CoC) agency for San Antonio and Bexar County, along with partner agencies Endeavors, Providence Place, Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA), Thrive Youth Center andContinue reading “SARAH and Community Partners Launch Program to Prevent and End Youth Homelessness in San Antonio”
Local sanctuary for youths in crisis looking to hire veterans
A local sanctuary for young people in crisis is looking to put unemployed veterans to work. We have details for you on how Roy Maas Youth Alternatives is providing veteransContinue reading “Local sanctuary for youths in crisis looking to hire veterans”