3 Important Keys to Our Philosophy of Care
September 8, 2020
Learn about a few important keys to our philosophy of care that are present from the moment youth enter our shelter to the day they are unified and leave the shelter....
Stories
4 Life Lessons from Entrepreneur Diana Anzaldua
August 31, 2020
If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, you’ll want to pay attention to Diana Anzaldua and her work. As a social entrepreneur, Diana has made a huge positive impact on her community. ...
Four Quick Tips for Emailing Large Groups
August 5, 2020
With over 7,000 employees, we have a lot of experience sending thousands of emails at once. Here are some lessons we’ve learned through our 33-year history that can help set the standard as your org scales further and further. ...
Recognizing #SWKHeroes: Inspiring Teamwork in the Age of COVID
July 30, 2020
Today, we'd like to share the first round of SWK Heroes with you while we continue to evaluate and prepare even more stories to share. Congratulations to Celia Garza, James Gonzales, Gladys Sanchez and Guillermo Flores!...
Announcing Together Forward: Wraparound Care from Southwest Key
July 14, 2020
There are an estimated 4000 foster children in Texas with a need for intensive behavioral health services. Right now, there are precious few providers across the state to offer behavioral health care on this level. Today, we’re proud to share a plan to get these children the support they need through a new program from Southwest Key called Together Forward. ...
Alyssa’s Heartwarming History (And Future) Helping Others Heal
July 10, 2020
Six years ago, Alyssa Hernandez spent her evenings assisting immigrants at a local emergency shelter located at Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Brownsville, Texas. She was the only volunteer at the time with medical experience, helping incoming immigrants to recover from injuries and illnesses after a dangerous journey to the United States. ...
Employee Giving Amplifies Positive Impact in Tough Times
June 10, 2020
Southwest Key employees love to go above and beyond—because serving kids and families is more than a job, it’s a calling. That’s exactly what Melissa Juarez and her team exemplified while venturing around Laredo, TX on a hot day to deliver supplies to families struggling under the economic effects of COVID-19. ...
Are You Resilient? Strengthen Your Personal Resilience With These Tips
June 8, 2020
When you think of the word resilience, what comes to mind? Maybe it reminds you of a sturdy material like wood or steel. Or maybe you think about the resilience of groups like certain communities or institutions. Have you ever asked yourself if you’re resilient? Can a single person even be called resilient? ...
SWK Employee Horacio Necoechea Wins “Spirit of Free Arts” Award
May 27, 2020
In February, Horacio Necoechea stood on stage at Free Arts’ annual partner agency conference and accepted the “Spirit of Free Arts” award along with the original artwork Vision by Oliverio Balcells. ...
We Took 3000 Employees Remote in Two Weeks. Here’s How We Did It.
May 26, 2020
It’s March 2020. You know that COVID-19 is hitting the United States and businesses are closing their doors across the country, asking their employees to work from home. You’re going to have to do the same with thousands of staff members at shelters nationwide, including direct care staff who provide treatment for youth in person daily. So how do you do it?...