MACER Category: Community

Carter Training and Development Services: Provides training, education, and job skills necessary for individuals ages 14 through adulthood to achieve meaningful employment

SAFD Fire Prevention and Public Education Divisions are dedicated to increasing fire safety, prevention, and community awareness through outreach and educational programs.

The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District is the public health agency serving the City of San Antonio and Bexar County. The responsibility of the local health department is to provide public health programs.

San Antonio Legal Services Association (SALSA) – A corps of attorney volunteers coordinated by professional staff to provide free civil legal services to those with limited means and those who are vulnerable or at-risk. We recruit, train, and support the volunteer attorneys who represent SALSA’s clients – low income individuals and families – without charge.

Brighton Center – Provides intervention services for children with disabilities in San Antonio through therapy, specialized skills training, early childhood education, parent workshops, and education advocacy. Programs offered are Early Childhood Education, Pediatric Therapy, Parent Workshops, and Education Advocacy.

University of Texas at San Antonio – UTSA at The MAC is The Evaluation and Research Coordinating Center that monitors and evaluates the efficacy of MAC programs, services, and research and an active partner in providing information and guidance to The MAC to inform growth.

Mass Mutual– Provides qualified financial recommendations and next steps that are uniquely designed to address the current and especially long-term planning needs for families with special needs.

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

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.

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.