Burned Out? You Might Have Compassion Fatigue
May 26, 2021
To undertake the noble task of being a mental health hero and providing care to people who have experienced severe forms of trauma, it’s important to have compassion....
From Seed to Plant: Nueces County JJAEP’s Student Garden
April 26, 2021
After weeks of preparation, the Nueces County JJAEP were excited to finally kick off the official start of Spring. How? A new student garden....
The School-to-Prison Pipeline: How Schools Are Failing Students
April 23, 2021
National experts have established a dangerous link: School discipline, dropout rates, and referrals enable the school-to-prison pipeline....
We Asked Latina Entrepreneur Academy Winners for Business Advice. Here’s What They Said.
March 8, 2021
Trina Price and Nancy Flores are bright, motivated entrepreneurs with fantastic ideas. We were able to sit down with them and learn more about their vision, along with what advice they’d share with aspiring business leaders. ...
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!...
De-escalation Strategies and How to Use Them
February 12, 2021
When a person experiences any form of trauma, certain things can trigger severe reactions. De-escalation strategies can help people recover from these reactions....
Community Partners Help Create Bright Memories in 2020
February 9, 2021
Serving kids and families is more than a job, it’s a calling. That’s why we have Southwest Key’s Employee Giving fund. We want to keep giving back to the communities and families in need, especially during tough times....
How Local Soldiers Began Tutoring Bell County JJAEP Students
December 18, 2020
With students struggling to stay engaged this school year, Bell County JJAEP found an surprising opportunity for engagement with the nearby Fort Hood....
Employee Giving Fund Helps Youth Chase Big Dreams
December 7, 2020
Serving kids and families is more than a job, it’s a calling. That’s why we have Southwest Key’s Employee Giving fund. We want to keep giving back to the communities and families in need, especially during tough times....
Migrant Workers Face Greater Danger From COVID-19. Here’s How We’re Helping.
December 2, 2020
Migrant workers throughout America influence our daily lives in so many ways, often unseen—and they're at a higher risk for COVID-19....