SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Taste of the Northside is known for its elevated and endless food and drink options. It is also known for the sticker shock associated with the event, as tickets start at $300 to attend.<\/p>\n
However, organizers say it all goes toward a good cause: the Brighton Center, a nonprofit for children with disabilities and intellectual delays.<\/p>\n
Brighton Center CEO Katrina Campbell said it serves around 5,000 children each year.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe number one thing that would prevent kids from getting their therapeutic needs met is not being able to afford it or having an insurance that maybe doesn\u2019t support it,\u201d Campbell said. \u201cAt the Brighton Center, we don\u2019t turn any child away.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe offer scholarships for anybody whose insurance can\u2019t do it. We offer scholarships for tuition for our preschool,\u201d Campbell continued, \u201cbut we couldn\u2019t do that without events like Taste of the Northside.\u201d<\/p>\n
While she understands the price exceeds the budget of many people, she\u2019s grateful for those who choose to do so to support the cause.<\/p>\n
KSAT spoke with several volunteers at the event. Many have volunteered for 10-15 years, while others said it was their first, but won\u2019t be their last.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust a great event for a great cause,\u201d one man said. \u201cIt seemed like the right spot to be. Love the crowd. Love the energy.\u201d<\/p>\n
While Taste of the Northside is just one day per year, Campbell said the Brighton Center hosts several events for the community year-round to fundraise.<\/p>\n
The goal is to provide community events while uplifting the children they support through the Brighton Center.<\/p>\n