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There are many people working behind the scenes for the police department that aren’t thought about that often. Karen Dawkins made news when she was awarded the Civilian Employee of the Year award for all her help in making sure the department ran smoothly.

Blue Cares Executive Director Resigns to Pursue Public Office Position

Dr. Gonzalez led community outreach efforts for SAPOA’s nonprofit arm for over 2 years   SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – JAN. 05, 2024 – After almost three years representing the San… Continue reading Blue Cares Executive Director Resigns to Pursue Public Office Position

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SAN ANTONIO POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION NONPROFIT HELPS PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

San Antonio school districts currently serve over 300,000 students from Kindergarten to 12th grade. In anticipation of the upcoming school year, some local families are struggling to make ends meet… Continue reading SAN ANTONIO POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION NONPROFIT HELPS PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

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2022 Blue Cares Blue Santa Wrap Up

Thanks to the generosity of the San Antonio community and dozens of volunteers, our Blue Santa Program made sure deserving children in the Alamo City had a bright Christmas! In December of 2022, more than 1,300 kids opened gifts from Blue Santa! 

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Blue Cares’ Blue Santa Golf Tournament Raffle Tickets On Sale Now

As we enter the holiday season many families struggle to make ends meet during this time of year. To buy gifts for San Antonio children in need, Blue Cares, the… Continue reading Blue Cares’ Blue Santa Golf Tournament Raffle Tickets On Sale Now

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Blue Cares Personal Care and Hygiene Product Collection Drive

No child should have to share a toothbrush! However many in San Antonio do. When we learned this, we had to do something!  That revelation began our new mission to… Continue reading Blue Cares Personal Care and Hygiene Product Collection Drive

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Blue Cares’ Grant Program Helps 14 Nonprofits

We are known for our Blue Santa Program, Patricia Calderon Scholarship Program and other ways we assist the community year after year.  However, in 2022, we added something new: a… Continue reading Blue Cares’ Grant Program Helps 14 Nonprofits

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2022 Community Grant Applications Now Open

Blue Cares and the San Antonio Police Officer’s Association are pleased to announce a one-time funding opportunity available to San Antonio-based non-profits that have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Blue Cares: 2019 Community Recap So Far

Blue Cares takes pride in assisting and providing services to underprivileged and at-risk children and their families throughout San Antonio year-round. Each year, that number of children and families grows, which makes Blue Cares programs that more essential.

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2018 Blue Cares Scholarship Winners Announced!

This year, the Blue Cares Scholarship board awarded 24 students with scholarship money to attend the colleges of their choice.

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