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A cheerful spirit, a CEO looking to lend a helping hand and an achiever of goals

Whether it's through helping her cleaning service's employees get off the streets or providing laughs in a comedy club, Bernita Ward is the definition of "multifaceted."
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People Who Make San Antonio Great: An advocate and coach for the special needs community

Melanie Cawthon noticed that San Antonio had a need, and she stepped up to fill it.
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One man's mission to help the homeless

In this latest edition of People Who Make San Antonio Great, we spotlight one person's ongoing initiative of collecting supplies and clothes for those who need it most.
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People Who Make San Antonio Great: Neka Cleaver

She's a talk show host, entrepreneur, studio mogul, and black belt in Tae Kwon Do. But during Christmas, she's also a do-it-yourself secret-Santa elf, which is why Neka Cleaver's another one of the people who make San Antonio great.
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At just 11 years old, this student embodies a wealth of kindness and leadership

This isn't your average instruction. At just 11 years old, Hannah Glover is connecting with some special students better than most adult teachers could.
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50 years of a growing Christmas tradition

50 years ago, one San Antonian thought she'd do her part to help needy kids at Christmas. Now, dozens of Santas help hand out thousands of dollars worth of gifts every year in the ongoing initiative.
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People Who Make SA Great: Patricia Jimenez

After her father began a charity dinner on Thanksgiving years ago, Patricia Jimenez is carrying on the legacy on an annual basis, even as it grows larger and larger.
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People Who Make SA Great: Entrepreneur, comedian, former soldier overcomes obstacles to help others overcome theirs

After beating cancer, Bernita Ward has a lot on her plate. But that's just how she likes it.
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People Who Make SA Great: Advocate and coach for the special needs community

Melanie Cawthon noticed that San Antonio had a need, and she stepped up to fill it.
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People Who Make San Antonio Great: A one-man initiative putting a dent in homelessness

For 22 years, Howie Nestel has taken it upon himself, literally, to organize a massive one-day donation drive that has collected thousands of pounds of supplies for San Antonio's homeless since 1996.
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People Who Make SA Great: East-side activist organizes annual toy drive

She's a talk show host, entrepreneur, studio mogul and a black belt in tae kwon do. But during Christmas, she's also a do-it-yourself Secret-Santa elf, looking out for east-side families who need help celebrating the season with their kids.