Culturingua

SAVE THE DATE! Friday, April 11 from 5:30pm-8:00pm we will be celebrating at Colonies North Elementary School Carnival! ?? There will be amazing small business and food vendors, including some of Culturingua's very own participants from our women's entrepreneurship program! ?? We hope to see you there!

Hey everyone! Our community council has put together a free event on Tuesday April 8th at 12pm-4pm where community members can learn about dementia, it’s impact within Arab and Arab American communities, and how research can better support the needs of the Arab/Arab American community. Food will be provided, registration is required. We hope you can join us! Registration: https://lnkd.in/gfc3ZhAf Space is limited, please RSVP today!

Thank you, Youth Service America, for awarding Culturingua the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Youth Grant to support Cub Scout Pack 333. Pack 333 is leading a community service project that addresses the issue of childhood hunger in the San Antonio area. Great job Pack 333! Stay tuned for Global Youth Service Day in April! Youth Service America (YSA) Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council #YouthService #YouthChangemakers #StopHunger Hamzah Khalaf?and Yousif Khalaf Nader Mehdawi, PE and Yusuf Mehdawi Nadia Mavrakis and Aisha Mehdawi

? Historic Moment for Our Community! ? We’re still celebrating the incredible day when the Silk Road Cultural Heritage District was officially proclaimed in San Antonio! ?? This moment recognizes the deep history, contributions, and resilience of Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian (MENASA) communities in our city. With this designation, we also have our newly recognized Silk Road District Commission members, and we are so excited for what is to come. From powerful speeches to community unity, this event was a testament to the beauty of cultural preservation and collective advocacy. ???? Thank you to everyone who made this possible—this is just the beginning. Stay tuned for the Silk Road Festival, Farmers Market, and Fiesta Celebration! ?? Drop your favorite moments in the comments! #SilkRoadSA #CulturalHeritage #MENASAVoices #HistoricMoment City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Bilal Deiri Nadia Mavrakis Nader Mehdawi, PE Analyssa María García Manny Pelaez Sakib Shaikh Mojgan Panah Howaida M. Werfelli, DrPH Silk Road Gallery Gloria Colom Bra?a, PhD Shanon Miller Camille De Los Reyes Nicolette Ardiente, CTA and so many others!!

Dear Culturingua family and friends, join us for a momentous celebration! ?? We are thrilled to invite you to the Ribbon Cutting & Proclamation Ceremony for the new Silk Road Cultural Heritage District and the unveiling of the brand-new History Here Marker! ?? Location: Baklovah Bakery 9329 Wurzbach Rd. ?? Date: March 5, 2025 ? Time: 10 AM This historic achievement is the result of years of hard work and collaboration between our community, COSA's Office of Historic Preservation, City Council, dedicated business owners, and community organizations. The Silk Road Cultural Heritage District will finally bring well-deserved recognition to the vibrant community that enriches the character and spirit of the South Texas Medical Center. We are excited to announce that Nader Mehdawi, PE, Culturingua’s Co-Executive Director, will share inspiring remarks on this significant milestone and the path forward for cultural representation and preservation. Come celebrate with us and be part of this powerful moment of community pride, cultural heritage, and shared vision for the future! #SilkRoadDistrict #SanAntonio #buildingbridgesthroughculturalheritageassets

Culturingua would love to highlight our incredible Virtual Exchange student and Youth Leader, Alma, for her continued success in participating in critical conversations about youth. We are so thankful to UP Partnership for their continued support for all of San Antonio's youth in the community and especially Alma! We can't wait to see all that's to come after graduating from Jefferson HS this year! [photo credit: UP Partnership] THINK Creative Organization The Stevens Initiative at the Aspen Institute #worldclassconnections

Stop by and join us Friday, Feb. 21 anytime from 6PM-8PM for a super cool night of art, crepes, and community conversation. Culturingua’s Art & Civic Engagement Series brings together creativity and community action, using art as a powerful tool for expression and change. This month, we’re featuring artwork by Mohammed Bulifa, providing a space to share stories, spark conversations, and celebrate cultural heritage by creating a beautiful mural from Mohammed's book, Kash Koul. ?? Crepeccino Cafe and Creperie: 5500 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX ?? Feb. 21 anytime from 6PM-8PM Register by scanning the QR code or visiting https://lnkd.in/gWGyzPdv Don't miss out on this month's art and action series! #CivicEngagement #Culturingua

REMINDER: Register for our info session happening tomorrow on Tuesday the 4th at 12pm-1pm! 5460 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX Register here: https://lnkd.in/gE4eEJQ3 Swipe for more info about our program! This program is made possible by the Archewell Foundation

We're thrilled to celebrate another remarkable year of partnership with the Stevens Initiative and our amazing partners in Libya in 2024! Our hearts are full of gratitude for these incredible collaborations that continue to make a meaningful and global impact. Don't miss the Stevens Initiative 2024 Impact Report, which showcases the transformative work happening across our programs. And be sure to watch their inspiring video featuring our wonderful alumni Muhanad and Xitlalih among other incredible stories from this year's success. Find the report and video by clicking the link in our bio. THINK Creative Organization The Stevens Initiative at the Aspen Institute #worldclassconnections

Don’t Miss This Opportunity! Join a free Childcare Development Associate program provided by Family Services, designed to help you secure a job in Bexar County. For more information, visit the link provided in the flyer. Register now through the link https://lnkd.in/gm982Msw