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YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

Since 1957, the San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness (SACADA) has provided hope and a pathway to healthier, drug-free lives for children and adults across Bexar County and the surrounding areas. Through the generosity of donors like you, SACADA is able to deliver a full continuum of care, including prevention, intervention, outpatient treatment, and recovery support services that reach individuals and families when they need it most. SACADA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

 

For more information, please contact Velda Schalk, Development & Marketing Director, at (210) 225-4741 ext. 5041 or email at vschalk@sacada.org.

 

WAYS TO GIVE

Your support helps SACADA continue providing life-changing prevention, education, outpatient treatment, and recovery support services to individuals and families in our community. There are many meaningful ways to give, and gifts can be made through several convenient methods, including online donations, cash or check, credit card, and matching gifts. You may also choose how your donation is used by designating it to one of the following areas:

  • Outpatient Treatment
  • Recovery Support Services
  • Youth Prevention & Adolescent Treatment
  • Endowment
  • Undesignated (used where the need is greatest)
  • Other (a program or area of your choice)

 

Every gift makes a difference and helps us continue serving those who need it most.

 

MAKE A DONATION

A direct financial contribution is one of the most impactful ways to support our mission. Gifts of any size help us expand programs, reach more individuals, and strengthen our community.

  • One-time donations
  • Monthly recurring gifts
  • Tribute or memorial donations
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Velda Schalk

Development Director

vschalk@sacada.org

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CASH OR CHECK

Cash and check donations are the most common way to support SACADA and are tax-deductible. Please make checks payable to San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness and mail to SACADA, Development Department, 7500 US Highway 90 W, Suite 201, San Antonio, TX 78227.

Be sure to note the purpose of your gift on the check or in a cover letter (e.g., event tickets, sponsorships, specific programs).

Cash donations can be brought to our office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

 

CREDIT CARD

Secure Online Giving – Donate with confidence using our secure credit card processing system. Your personal and financial information is protected, and your gift will go directly toward supporting SACADA’s programs and services.

 

 

MATCHING GIFTS

Many employers match charitable contributions, potentially doubling or tripling your donation.

Check with your company’s HR or Benefits Department for eligibility and required forms. Once completed, mail your form along with your donation to SACADA’s Development Office or email it to vschalk@sacada.org. We will verify eligibility and submit it to your employer.

 

 

ENDOWMENT FUND

Our endowment fund is designed to provide long-term financial stability. Contributions are invested to grow the principal, while earnings support SACADA’s ongoing programs and operations.

 

 

MEMORIAL & HONORARY GIFTS

Honor or remember someone special by making a gift in their name.

You may choose to:

  • Remember a loved one affected by a substance use disorder
  • Recognize a Youth Prevention Specialist or Recovery Coach who has made an impact on your life
  • Honor someone passionate about SACADA’s mission

Families or honorees will be notified of your gift (amounts are not disclosed).

 

PLANNED GIVING

Planned gifts allow you to make a lasting impact through future contributions, such as:

  • Wills or bequests
  • Life insurance policies
  • Trusts

Including SACADA in your estate plans helps ensure continued support for prevention, intervention, outpatient treatment, and recovery services in our community.

 

 

FUNDRAISING EVENTS

SACADA hosts two major annual events:

  • Pars for Prevention Charity Golf Tournament (May/June)
  • Red Ribbon Luncheon (October, during National Red Ribbon Week)

 

Support these events through ticket purchases, sponsorships, auctions, and raffles. The luncheon also features a distinguished keynote speaker.

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO SUPPORT

  • Valero Texas Open – Champions fore Charity: Donate during the campaign period and receive a 7% match from Valero. https://donate.championsforecharity.org/SACADA/. (October – April)
  • The Big Give: Participate in South Central Texas’ 24-hour online giving event supporting local nonprofits. (September)
  • Gifts-in-Kind: Donate supplies such as art materials, games, snacks, school supplies, and more to help offset program costs.
  • United Way: If your workplace participates, you can designate SACADA as the recipient of your contribution.

 

Your support helps turn prevention into action,

intervention into opportunity, and recovery into lasting change.