Bexar Hugs Auxiliary
Who We Are
The Bexar Hugs Auxiliary of Assistance League of San Antonio was founded in 1994 and certified by National Assistance League in 1995. The members of the Bexar Hugs Auxiliary are primarily professional women who worked outside their home and volunteer evenings and on Saturday. Each member volunteers a minimum of 30 service hours per year to support their programs and fundraising efforts.
Mission Statement
The Bexar Hugs Auxiliary is a nonprofit organization created to support the programs and projects of Assistance League of San Antonio.
What We Do
The Bexar Hugs Auxiliary funds Auxiliary programs and provides support to four chapter programs:
- ALamo Bears (see impact below)
- ALamo Totes (see impact below)
- In support of Operation School Bell®, the Bexar Hugs members work as needed to get the dressing area stocked and ready for distribution to children and agencies, The members also assemble the hygiene kits.
- Bexar Hugs also fund a scholarship grant and enhanced learning grant.
- Each December, the Bexar Hugs provide outfits to the Togs For Tots program that their members have donated.
The Bexar Hugs Auxiliary members staff the Assistance League Thrift House on the fifth Saturday of the month, dress students for Operation School Bell on the first and fourth Friday and the third Thursday of the month, and work side-by-side with members on other Assistance League programs.
Meetings and How to Join
Meetings are held at the chapter house, 2611 West Avenue, on the second Tuesday of each month, except June and July. A social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by a business meeting at 6:15 p.m. Generally, there is an opportunity before the social hour of the business meeting to work on programs.
Contact us:
Bexar Hugs Auxiliary
(210) 732-1200
