Newcomers of San Antonio
About Newcomers of San Antonio
Newcomers of San Antonio helps people find their footing in a city that can feel a lot bigger when you are trying to build a life from scratch. The group offers monthly coffees and luncheons, more than 30 special interest groups, and volunteer activities that give new residents real ways to meet people and get involved. It is the kind of organization that turns an unfamiliar place into a place that starts to feel like home.
What sets Newcomers apart is how many different ways it gives people to show up. You can come for a lunch, drop into a coffee hour, join a hobby group, or get involved through volunteer work, which makes it easier for people with different interests and different levels of comfort to find their place.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Monthly luncheons
Members and new arrivals meet the first Thursday of every month for luncheons at San Antonio restaurants.
Monthly coffee hours
Coffee gatherings are held the third Thursday of every month at a member’s home and are open to members and new arrivals.
Special interest groups
More than 30 interest groups meet around activities such as exploring San Antonio, book talks, cooking, bowling, bridge, bunco, dining, hiking, pickleball, golf, canasta, community service, euchre, mah jongg, movies, gardening, knit/crochet, game night, genealogy, theatre, and wine tasting.
Community involvement activities
Members take part in tours of local agencies, volunteer activities, and clothing and food drives.
Helping Hands
Provides support for members and their families during illness or other life-changing experiences through cards, meals, errands, and visits.
Mobile Loaves and Fishes volunteer activity
Members help prepare food for people experiencing homelessness, including making lunches for distribution.
Annual fashion show
An annual social event for members.
Cruises
Organized trips for members, including a Caribbean cruise planned for May 2025.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Newcomers of San Antonio extends a warm welcome to new residents of San Antonio, helps them integrate rapidly into the community, and helps them develop a sense of security and belonging.
Who they serve
New residents of the greater San Antonio area, and people in the greater San Antonio area who have experienced a significant life-changing event within the past three years.
Their impact
- Grew from 5 members to over 288 members since 1981.
- Has over 30 special interest groups.
- Makes 125 lunches for people experiencing homelessness through Mobile Loaves and Fishes.
Our story
Newcomers of San Antonio started in 1981 with a small group of San Antonio transplants meeting for occasional coffee. From there, it grew into a social network that helps new residents get familiar with the city, meet people with similar interests, and build a new social life in South Central Texas.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Newcomers of San Antonio’s services.
Membership is open to people residing in the greater San Antonio area for three years or less, or to people who have experienced a significant life-changing event within the past three years, such as death of a spouse, divorce, or retirement. Interested people can complete the membership information and forms on the Join us page or email info@newcomersofsanantonio.org.
In their words
Bloom Where You Are Planted
The support and fellowship I have received since joining Newcomer’s has been invaluable in making San Antonio my home.
Events
Monthly coffee hours
monthlyCoffee gatherings held at a member’s home and open to members and new arrivals.
Monthly luncheons
monthlyLuncheons held at different San Antonio restaurants and open to members and new arrivals.
Annual fashion show
annualAn annual member event.
Cruises
occasionalOrganized member trips, including a Caribbean cruise planned for May 2025.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Newcomers of San Antonio has shared.
Volunteer opportunities
- Volunteer at local agencies such as the San Antonio Food Bank, Haven for Hope, and Soldiers’ Angels.
- Help prepare 125 lunches for people experiencing homelessness through Mobile Loaves and Fishes.
- Participate in clothing and food drives.
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
Who can join Newcomers of San Antonio?
Membership is open to people who have lived in the greater San Antonio area for three years or less, or who have experienced a significant life-changing event within the past three years.
What kinds of activities does the organization offer?
It offers monthly luncheons, monthly coffee hours, more than 30 interest groups, community involvement activities, Helping Hands support, and events such as fashion shows and cruises.
How does Helping Hands support members?
Helping Hands supports members and their families during illness or other life-changing experiences by sending cards, preparing meals, running errands, and visiting.
What does the Mobile Loaves and Fishes activity involve?
Members help prepare food for people experiencing homelessness, including making 125 lunches that are distributed through the program.
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