From Running Shoes to Rocket Fuel
Fifteen years ago, the idea for Chosen was conceived at the start line of the inaugural Rock ’n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon. The atmosphere was absolutely buzzing with energy, nerves and excitement, despite the unusual 30 degree weather. 30,000 of us awaited the fire of a gun. Suddenly, everything around me went silent. I had […]
Chosen Announces Wade Martin as VP of Strategic Partnerships and Content
Chosen Announces Wade Martin as VP of Strategic Partnerships and Content Industry Leader to Cultivate Partnerships and Execute Marketing Strategies to Bolster Nonprofit’s Rapid Growth San Antonio, TX, November 9, 2023 – Chosen, a leading nonprofit dedicated to helping children and families heal from trauma through meaningful connections, is proud to announce the […]
Ministry Setting New Norms and Healing for Adopted Kids Who Desperately Need It
Chosen fills a massive gap for foster and adoptive families so they can build bonds of trust A 20-something couple with a heart for children signed up as foster parents before starting their biological family, but the stark reality of parenting two young girls traumatized by abuse and neglect shattered their expectations. At just 7 […]
Chosen Lands Jared Brown as New VP of National Advancement
Chosen Lands Jared Brown as New VP of National Advancement Brown’s hire signals expansion of nonprofit’s reach and influence to support strategic growth plans San Antonio, TX, October 23, 2023 – Chosen, a leading nonprofit helping children heal from trauma by strengthening their families, announces the appointment of Jared Brown as its new Vice President […]
Chosen Launches “Break the Cycle” Campaign During “Big Give” Event Fundraising Blitz to raise $300,000
Leading Nonprofit’s Goal to Raise Funds to Help Strengthen Family Connections San Antonio, TX, September 20-21, 2023 – Chosen, a leading nonprofit helping children heal from trauma by strengthening their families, has unveiled its “Break the Cycle” initiative. Timed alongside the 10th anniversary of The Big Give, a 24-hour online fundraising event, and marks the […]
Two Rivers Running Undertakes Operations and Management of Chosen Half Marathon
Two Rivers Running Undertakes Operations and Management of Chosen Half Marathon After a 2-year hiatus, The Prettiest Race in Texas® resumes on November 20, 2022 Renamed the Two Rivers Half, the course will remain on River Road New Braunfels, TX – April 5, 2022 – Two Rivers Running, a store that provides running and […]
2022 April Newsletter
Child Abuse Prevention Month I’ve shared before how I sit in our direct care supervision once a week to stay close to our client stories. I also attend to keep a pulse on the incredibly rugged terrain our staff navigates every day in the messiest parts of people’s journey towards healing. With April as Child […]
How Tenacity Determination and Faith Drove The Will To Thrive.
Finding Strength in Adversity: How Chosen’s Team Thrived and Grew During the Pandemic Recently, Chosen’s CEO was asked to share the story behind Chosen more than doubling in size during the pandemic, as an encouragement to other leaders. Our amazing team has rallied together to enter into the messiest parts of people’s journey towards healing […]
2022 March Newsletter
Embracing New Beginnings: Celebrating Spring and Our Dedicated Team During Social Work Awareness Month With so much darkness all around us, I am feeling very grateful that Spring has arrived. The new leaves and color remind me that new life comes after the dead of winter. Between war, hurting children in the news, and so […]
2022 February Newsletter
Remembering Our ‘Why’: Fighting for System Transformation and Family Well-Being I’ve struggled to write this letter with the heaviness of so many recent child deaths and a senseless war raging. Our hearts grieve along side you. Nevertheless, we press on. And I remember my “why.” My brother came into our family through foster care in […]
Organizational Health: Thriving Cultures Built Upon Core Values
Organizational Health: Thriving Cultures Built Upon Core Values By Jenni Lord We will either enjoy the culture we promote or tolerate the one we condone. Either way, our culture is shaped by the behavior, interaction, and conflict within our team as we work to accomplish our mission and vision. Healthy cultures can be […]
2021 December Newsletter
Amid the Holiday Rush, Remember the True Spirit of Christmas You may be running around crazy trying to tie up your last-minute Christmas gifts (like me! ☺ ) And that can make us all feel a little nutty. In fact, we can totally lose perspective on what is most important. Remember, Charlie Brown and his […]
