More than $452K has been raised since the initiative started<\/p>\n
SAN ANTONIO \u2013 San Antonio residents donated a record-breaking $177,000 to local nonprofits through Giving Machine kiosks, according to a news release.<\/p>\n
The record \u201cmarks the initiative\u2019s most successful year since the effort began three years ago,\u201d the release states.<\/p>\n
The Giving Machine season gives residents the opportunity to make a difference by donating essential items. More than $452,000 has been raised since the initiative started.<\/p>\n
The funds helped provide the following:<\/p>\n
Meals<\/p>\n
Vaccines<\/p>\n
School uniforms<\/p>\n
Hygiene kits<\/p>\n
Physical therapy for children with disabilities<\/p>\n
Care packages for troops<\/p>\n
\u201cAbsolutely thrilled to be a recipient of the Giving Machines,\u201d said Rhonda Mundhenk, president and CEO of Haven for Hope. \u201cWhat it does is enable us to further our mission.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Giving Machine kiosks were set up from Nov. 17, 2025, to Dec. 7, 2025, at Pearl.<\/p>\n
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