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Pay it Forward - Helping San Antonio's Children

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Real Estate Agent with Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, TREC #0492321

Pay it Forward - Helping San Antonio’s Children

I have always understood that our children represent 100 percent of our future, and they need our love and support to help them through their adolescent years. We have to take the lead as parents, mentors, or guardians to see that our children are well cared for physically and spiritually.

Our ChildrenMany of us may have supported various programs around the country and around the world for all the children in need of food, clothing, education, etc. But, what about those children in our own local areas and communities. San Antonio has such a program which benefits all the needed children in our city. My local credit union supports and accepts donations for the Children of San Antonio.

Yesterday, while I was at the my credit union, Security Service Federal Credit Union, I was given the opportunity to reach out and make a donation to support our Children in San Antonio.  These generous donations from all the credit union members go on to support the Children’s Shelter, ST. PJ’s, Childsafe, and Make-A-Wish Foundation.

All of those small contributions from the membership will go a long way to bring a nice smile to a child, and to insure that they have that opportunity to make a difference in our world and our future. Children are the future, and they need our love and support.

Comments(12)

Cathy Criado
Criado Realty - San Antonio, TX
Making Real Estate Profitable

Jerry, you're a good man.  I'll tell you a funny story.... I was at Bill Miller to purchase a breakfast taco and a drink, about $3.50.  I accidentally left my debit card at home and don't use credit cards.  I had $2 on me. I apologized to the cashier and said I would have to pass on breakfast today; I had appointments so I wouldn't be able to come back.  She offered to pay for it... I told her not to worry about it... she insisted because she was "paying it forward." Granted, I'm not poor by any means but none-the-less it was a very kind thing to do.  It's my turn.

Jun 18, 2011 05:55 AM
Ann Allen Hoover
RE/MAX Advantage South - Hoover, AL
CDPE SRES ASP e-PRO Realtor - Homes for Sale - AL

Hi Jerry!  Those children in the photo are adorable.  All children should be as happy as these two seem to be.

Jun 18, 2011 05:55 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Cathy, We never know when our time comes to "Pay it Forward". That was very nice of the cashier to offer to pay for your breakfast. I know you will return the favor when the opportunity comes.

Jun 18, 2011 06:03 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Ann, I thought the same thing when I first saw them too. I loved to see smiles on children's faces.

Jun 18, 2011 06:04 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Jerry  Pay It Forward is truly the American Way - thank you for caring about children

Jun 18, 2011 12:02 PM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Jerry-Nice sentiment. There are so many needs and so many opportunities to help. Nice to see some of the efforts are helping those close to us. Thanks.

Jun 18, 2011 12:03 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Karen, I have always believed in supporting and helping our children. If we train our children, they will become the next leaders since they are the future.

Jun 18, 2011 02:13 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Wayne. It was nice to see my credit union was sponsoring and supporting the Children of San Antonio. i was glad to be able to do my small part too.

Jun 18, 2011 02:15 PM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

My sister-in-law is a foster mom, works in a children's hospital and is clearly an angel on Earth for kids.




Jun 18, 2011 06:24 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Todd, Your sister-in-law is truly a blessing to all the kids in the Children's hospital where she works. I commend her for all her efforts and contributions for helping and supporting the children in her community. 

Jun 19, 2011 02:30 AM
Sondra Meyer:
EXP Realty, LLC - Corpus Christi, TX
See It. Experience It. Live It.

Jerry, I always find it heart warming when a business takes the time to raise money for the underprivileged.  It sounds like you bank at a wonderful credit union. 

Thanks for reminding us how important it is to donate to children's groups.  As you said, they are our future. 

Jun 20, 2011 01:47 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Sondra, Security Service Federal Credit Unions in one of the BEST in my book, and they do a Great Job raising funds for children in our community.

Jun 20, 2011 02:11 PM