Our Educational Partners

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Alamo  Kitchens was founded as a shared-use commercial kitchen in 2018. We  coined the phrase, culinary co-working space, to describe who we are and  what we offer. Our mission was simple, design a commercial space that  reduces the barrier to entry for those testing, developing and preparing  food and beverage items for public consumption.

We've  expanded to offer, through our Culinary Playground, cooking classes,  workshops & onsite meals to the general public. And, we continue to  provide training and consulting designed to help businesses grow.

Gardopia  Gardens is a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency founded in 2015 whose mission is to grow healthy communities through  garden-based learning. We envision a sustainable society, empowered, and  educated to lead healthy lifestyles through gardening.

Gardopia  Gardens has proudly serviced the community for 11 years, promoting  health and environmental stewardship by implementing garden-based  learning programming in schools, businesses, and community organizations  – offering tools, materials, and best practices to ensure their  gardens’ sustainability.

The Salon Professional Academy is a nationwide community of 30+ academies helping  students turn their passion into a career. 

With over 25,000+ graduates thriving in the beauty and wellness  industry, our programs are built to prepare students for success today  and growth tomorrow. 

We go beyond teaching skills. At TSPA, we shape confident, creative,  career-ready professionals who are supported every step of the way.  

Street Legion is a  San Antonio, Texas-based media and entertainment company. Founded by  Cedric Bellamy, the company provides independent artists with brand  design, artist development, radio airplay, and multimedia production  services. 

BWS is a community resource that helps families on the road toward wealth and financial independence.  We believe financial literacy is critical to removing barriers to prosperity.  BWS is committed to helping clients create a strategy for building wealth and leaving a financial legacy.

The members of St. Paul United Methodist Church saw growing community  needs in the areas of food security, education, and sustainability.   They came together to launch an organization focused on meeting these  needs.

Launched September 2019, NOW Connection's mission is to create  and promote educational and cultural opportunities that enhance the  lives and meets the needs of the community it serves.

San Antonio Zoo®, operated by San Antonio Zoological Society, is a  non-profit organization committed to securing a future for wildlife.  Through its passion and expertise in animal care, conservation, and  education, the zoo’s mission is to inspire its community to love, engage  with, act for and protect animals and the places they live. The zoo  welcomes more than a million visitors each year and is open year-round.  

The mission of the YMCA is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.  For 150 years, the YMCA of Greater San Antonio has been a place where  children discover their potential, families grow stronger, and  communities come together. 

Today, the Y continues to serve thousands of  individuals across our region through youth sports, childcare, summer  day camps, teen leadership programs, wellness initiatives, and financial  assistance that ensures no one is turned away due to inability to pay. 

Our hands-on experiences at the San Antonio Children's Museum empower families to  explore, create, and discover together. From exploring the wonders of  science and math to diving into the world of art and literacy, our  interactive exhibits turn every visit into a new opportunity for growth.  

As a 501(c)(3), The DoSeum is committed to accessible and  free programming to low-income San Antonio-area children, with a goal of  serving 10,000 kids from Title I schools annually. At over 90,000  square feet of interactive exhibit space, The DoSeum’s wow-worthy  facility, opened in 2015, inspires each Guest to cultivate their  curiosity, ignite learning, and discover the power of play.