Recognizing #SWKHeroes: Steadfast Perseverance and Courageous Leadership
February 24, 2021
We're proud to honor three more #SWKHeroes. Congratulations to Alejandra Calderon, Stefanie Miranda and Lazara Arroyo!...
Employee Spotlight
Recognizing #SWKHeroes: Unbeatable Positivity and Inspiring Selflessness
September 22, 2020
We're proud to honor four more #SWKHeroes. Congratulations to Danny Cardenas, Emily Martinez, Reina Cossio and Jessica Rivera!...
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. ...
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!...
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. ...
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. ...
John Figueroa – Employee Spotlight
January 22, 2020
“The best part of my job is seeing the changes we’ve been able to help put in motion. It can feel like you might not have an impact when you’re helping these kids turn their lives around, but when they reach back out and tell us about their successes it makes it all worth it.”...
Luis Rosas – Employee Spotlight
December 16, 2019
Luis is the Assistant Lead Clinician for Southwest Key Programs at Casa El Presidente. On an average day, Luis works to make sure the physical and mental health needs of the youth in our care are met. This often includes designing and planning group counseling sessions, assisting with psychological follow-ups and making sure his team...
Kristan Silva – Employee Spotlight
November 15, 2019
I began my career at Southwest Key Programs over 13 years ago. In my first role, I worked in Youth Justice helping kids stay accountable for their whereabouts in an Outreach and Tracking program. I went on to work with students at East Austin College Prep, initially as the youth services coordinator and then transitioned...