Sponsorships


Background  
 
Time Warner Cable San Antonio is committed to providing support to organizations that support education, community empowerment and arts and culture. In 2007, we gave more than $1.5 million to various organizations.   

Areas of Focus  
 
Education 
Over the years, Time Warner Cable has had a strong commitment to promoting education and to being involved in ongoing partnerships to improve the education of children in the San Antonio area. 
 
Time Warner Cable has recently invested in the following initiatives related to Education:

• Cable in the Classroom
• VH1 Save the Music
• Crystal Apple Awards
• Time To Read – Time Warner Cable's Literacy/Mentoring Program
• Court TV Forensics in the Classroom 
• Education On Demand – Making the Grade
• C-SPAN2 Book TV tour
• C-SPAN Campaign 2008 Bus 

 
Community Empowerment
To initiate, support and educate the people of San Antonio to become more active in their community by making a difference. Time Warner Cable facilitates community empowerment by identifying and recognizing community strengths and power. The principles in which Time Warner Cable follows are mutual respect, taking responsibility, building on community and family strengths and providing necessary tools to support community-based initiatives. 
 
Time Warner Cable has recently invested in the following initiatives related to Community Empowerment: 

• United Way
• March of Dimes 
• Boys & Girls Clubs 
• Communities In Schools
• San Antonio On Demand Digital Channel 988

Arts & Culture 
Nonprofit organizations that support arts and culture help to preserve the past, share the present and imagine the future. At Time Warner Cable we do our part to keep the arts alive in our communities. As an entertainment company, we believe that it is essential for families to take a break from their busy life and from work to enjoy the fruits of what San Antonio’s culture has to offer. 
 
Areas of arts and culture that Time Warner Cable has supported are: 
 
Visual Arts: Help to educate America on past and present issues. Support the institutions that showcase and preserve our history and culture. 

• Witte Museum – Our Body: The Universe Within 
• Trinity University's KRTU Jazz concerts 
• University of Texas San Antonio Institute of Texan Cultures – Folk Life Festival 
  

Cultural History: Support educational and professional opportunities for the Black and Latino communities. 

• Hispanic Education Fund
• San Antonio Hispanic Chamber
• United Negro College Fund
• Guadalupe Avenida Association
• Fiesta Flambeau Assocation
   

Literacy: Work to improve literacy rates in the U.S.

• Media Literacy Campaign
• San Antonio Youth Literacy Roundup
• Time To Read – Time Warner Cable's Literacy/Mentoring Program 

Media & Journalism: Use the power of the media to transform and enrich the lives of children. Standing behind the journalists (radio, television or print) who bring us news and information from around the world. 

• C-Span President’s guide
• KLRN
• Texas Public Radio – KPAC
• La Prensa Foundation
• San Antonio Business Journal 
• San Antonio On Demand Digital Channel 988

 
Music, Dance, Cinema & Theater: Offer support to keep the music flowing as a means to assist in providing an opportunity of a better chance of success for today’s youth. 

• VH1 Save the Music
• San Antonio Symphony
• KRTU Jazz 91.7

Giving Guidelines  
 
Time Warner Cable in San Antonio is proud to assist local initiatives or nonprofit organizations that have a distinct and positive impact on children, the community, and arts and culture within the following service areas: 

City of Alamo Heights	City of Fair Oaks Ranch	City of New Braunfels
City of Balcones Heights	City of Garden Ridge	City of Olmos Park
City of Bandera	City of Grey Forest	City of San Antonio
City of Blanco	City of Helotes	City of Schertz
City of Bulverde	City of Hill Country Village	City of Seguin
City of Boerne	Town of Hollywood Park	City of Selma
City of Castle Hills	City of Kirby	City of Shavano Park
City of China Grove	City of La Coste	City of Somerset
City of Cibolo	City of Leon Valley	City of Stockdale
City of Converse	City of Live Oak	City of Terrell Hills
City of Elmendorf	City of Marion	City of Universal City

                                                                                  City of Windcrest

To be considered for sponsorship by Time Warner Cable San Antonio, please submit a written request to Melba Harris at the following:

By Mail to:
Time Warner Cable San Antonio
Attention: Melba Harris
P.O. Box 460849
San Antonio, Texas 78246

Fax to: (210) 352-4668

E-mail to: melba.harris@twcable.com

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR REQUESTORS:

• All requests must be submitted atleast 8-10 weeks prior to your event
• The proposal must clearly outline the nature of the request (i.e., monetary donation, volunteers, in-kind donation)
• Requestor must show proof of IRS 501 (c)(3) not for profit status, if applicable. 
  

All of the above items must be meet for consideration. Please allow 2-3 weeks for a response.

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