Tag: Can’d Aid

From Mimosas to Music: Unique Ways to Honor Mom This Mother’s Day

La Panadería is offering Ferrero Rocher conchas and 100 free mimosas. Photo: La Panadería, used with permission.

Celebrate Mother’s Day in San Antonio and Beyond: Unique Experiences and Heartfelt Gifts

With Mother’s Day approaching on Sunday, May 11, it’s the perfect time to plan something memorable for the amazing moms in your life. Whether you’re in San Antonio or looking for a feel-good experience elsewhere, here are some standout offerings—from delicious brunches and spa packages to creative cocktails and musical events that give back.

🌸 San Antonio Mother’s Day Specials

La Panadería

Ferrero Rocher Conchas & 100 Free Mimosas
Celebrate Mom with complimentary mimosas for the first 100 mothers dining in at any of La Panadería’s four locations on May 11. Starting Saturday, May 10, enjoy two new drinks: an Iced Lavender Latte with cold foam and a Strawberry Mimosa. Don’t miss their Ferrero Rocher Concha—a red and brown concha shell filled with Nutella and Hazelnut Praline Cream, available all May.

The Spa Plaza San Antonio

“What To Get Mom” Spa Package
Gift Mom relaxation with a spa package that includes two luxurious services valued at $350, a complimentary glass of prosecco, and a fresh bouquet.
📞 Call 210-353-8016 or book online to reserve.

Corinne San Antonio

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet
Treat your mom to an elegant brunch on May 11 from 10a.m. to 3p.m. in Corinne’s private dining space or pavilion.

  • Adults: $65
  • Children (10 & under): $17
    🍽️ Reservations recommended via OpenTable.

Bakery Lorraine

Mother’s Day Pastry Packages
Choose from two delicious options:

  • Le Brunch de Maman ($145): Includes quiche Lorraine, salad, potatoes, and a dozen macarons (serves 6). Add a bottle of bubbly for $30.
  • Maman Chérie Box ($28): Features chai shortbread cookies, heart-shaped pop-tarts, and seasonal pastries.

Enjoy dine-in specials like the Croque Madame and chocolate chip pancakes all weekend.
📦 Pre-orders available online for pickup on May 10 or 11.

Dean’s Steak & Seafood

Truffles & Bubbles for Mom
Join Dean’s for brunch on May 11, served from 7a.m. to 3p.m.. From 10a.m. to 3p.m., visit the Petalé Haus Floral Design pop-up for ready-made bouquets or build-your-own blooms.
🍫 Add a box of signature truffles and a half-bottle of sparkling wine for $65.
Reserve on OpenTable.

Tenfold Rooftop

Customized Cocktails with Mom
From 1p.m. to 4p.m. on May 11, enjoy skyline views while La Pulga Tequila hosts a drink-printing experience. Personalize the signature Paper Heart cocktail with a photo or message printed on top.
🍸 Reservations highly encouraged via OpenTable.

Hotel Contessa

Rooftop Painting with Jean Marston
Unwind on May 11 from 4p.m. to 5p.m. with a guided painting session by local artist Jean Marston at the Rooftop Pool. Enjoy light bites, wine, and skyline views. Spa services are also available post-session.
🎨 RSVP required by calling 210-298-8038.
💰 $85 per person.

🎶 A Mother’s Day That Gives Back: Rock And Roll Playhouse Concerts

Looking for a feel-good gift that supports a great cause? The Rock and Roll Playhouse is hosting family-friendly concerts nationwide on May 11, with $1 from each ticket donated to Can’d Aid, a nonprofit supporting kids in the arts. Capitol Theatre Center will match donations to Can’d Aid for tickets purchased for Mother’s Day weekend for all Rock And Roll Playhouse locations across the country. 

Featured Concerts:

Treat Mom to Rock and Roll Playhouse this May 11. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

About Can’d Aid

Can’d Aid is a national nonprofit dedicated to creating healthier, more creative communities. Since 2013, they’ve donated over:

  • 12,800 bikes
  • 8,900 skateboards
  • 4,100+ musical instruments

They partner with artists like Tyler Childers, Steep Canyon Rangers, and more to host workshops and live performances for underserved youth.

About The Rock and Roll Playhouse

Founded in 2014 at Brooklyn Bowl, The Rock and Roll Playhouse introduces kids to classic rock in family-friendly concerts across the U.S. With over 42 venues in 30 cities, they bring the music of iconic bands to life—creating unforgettable, creative moments for the next generation.

No matter how you choose to celebrate, make this Mother’s Day one filled with love, laughter, and a touch of magic. 💐

Ukes for Youth: National Nonprofit Can’d Aid Launches New Ukulele Donation Initiative

Can’d Aid invites volunteers to assemble and decorate ukuleles to donate to kids. Photo: Can’d Aid, used with permission.

Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in addressing social, environmental, and community issues by operating for the public good rather than profit. They rely on donations, grants, and volunteers to fund their missions, which range from supporting education to advocating for human rights and environmental conservation. Nonprofits often serve marginalized or underserved populations, filling gaps left by government and private sector efforts. Their success is measured not by financial gain but by the impact they make, fostering community engagement and driving positive change. Through dedication and collaboration, nonprofits help build a more equitable and compassionate society.

Can’d Aid is a national nonprofit dedicated to creating a ripple effect of goodness. Their people-powered programs provide tools and access for under-resourced communities to lead healthy, active, and creative lives. Since its inception in 2013, over 12,000 bikes, 8,500 skateboards and more than 3,800 new instruments have been donated to kids in underserved communities nationwide. Can’d Aid’s Crush It Crusade program also works to strengthen recycling initiatives nationwide in partnership with Ball Foundation. With the help of thousands of generous volunteers, Can’d Aid is building a movement and model for innovative, responsive and connected community engagement. (Turn It Up Media, 2024)

Longmont, Colorado – Can’d Aid announces the launch of their new Ukes for Youth initiative, which builds, decorates and donates ukuleles to children. The program blends the wildly successful, people-powered element of Can’d Aid’s bike and skateboard builds with the creative ethos of their Music + Arts program, which donates new instruments to public school music programs. 

Can’d Aid is excited to pilot the instrument build, which integrates some of their strongest and most impactful approaches to doing good, in Broomfield at Rails End Beer Company from 5p.m. -7p.m. on August 28, 2024.

Why ukuleles? Learning an instrument like the ukulele teaches young musicians skills like tuning, rhythm, hand coordination, sight reading, and other skills; along with cultivating broader social and emotional benefits that can last a lifetime. Can’d Aid encourages kids to live their most creative lives by providing instruments nationwide.

Instrument builds are a new addition to Can’d Aid’s Music + Arts Program, which provides instruments and inspiration to the next generation of musicians. Supporting the program are Can’d Aid’s Tunes Ambassadors, including GRAMMY nominated artists like Tyler Childers and The Food Stamps, and The Steep Canyon Rangers, who take time out while on tour to visit underfunded public schools for live performances and one-on-one connection with students. For many students this is their first live-music experience and can spark for a lifetime love of the arts. To date, Can’d Aid’s Music + Arts program has donated more than 3,800 new instruments to music programs across the country. Can’d Aid is excited to add ukulele building volunteer opportunities to further fuel their people-powered programs and get more instruments into kids’ hands.

If you’re in the Broomfield, Colorado area and wish to participate in this worthwhile event:

Get into the rhythm of giving back when you join Can’d Aid, Tegna Foundation, and the Broomfield Community Foundation at the upcoming Ukulele Build at Rails End Beer Company. Assemble a ukulele and decorate it with an inspirational message or creative design. Can’d Aid will provide all necessary supplies. 60 ukuleles will be built and donated to kids in the Broomfield, Colorado area.

“We have wanted to add a people-powered element to our Music program for years, and piloting this Ukulele program is really exciting for all of us! We hope the new volunteer offering will attract die-hard Can’d Aiders and newcomers alike, as we work to get more instruments into kids’ hands.”

Photo: Can’d Aid, used with permission.

Unlocking Potential: Advocating for Music and Arts in Education

Wolfpen Branch Donation. Photo: Can’d Aid, used with permission.

Music and the arts are an important part of a well-rounded education, fostering creativity, expression, and critical thinking. In schools, they provide avenues for students to explore their emotions, develop empathy, and cultivate cultural understanding. They offer students alternative means of communication and self-expression, especially for those who may struggle in traditional academic subjects. By integrating music and the arts into education, schools nurture holistic development, preparing students for success in both their personal and professional lives while enriching communities with diverse perspectives and creativity. Now more than ever, it is essential that these programs continue to be a part of students’ curriculum.

In honor of World Music Day this June 21, I’d like to share the excellent work that Can’d Aid is doing to ensure that students have access to musical instruments and music education.

Can’d Aid has donated thousands of brand new instruments to underserved school systems, inspiring the next generation of musicians. Since its inception in 2013, Can’d Aid has donated nearly 3,700 instruments and hosted more than 160 educational music workshops across the country. (Turn It Up, 2024)

Through its Music + Arts program, Can’d Aid partners with nationally touring artists who donate their time, energy and passion while they’re on the road touring to facilitate instrument donations to classrooms across the country as TUNES Ambassadors. Longtime TUNES Ambassadors include Tyler Childers and the Food Stamps, Woody Platt and Charles Humphrey III of Steep Canyon Rangers, The Infamous Stringdusters, and many more. Can’d Aid TUNES Ambassadors host live-music concerts for classes in underserved school districts, introducing kids to the joys of music.

Ambassadors tell their stories and teach hands-on, educational sessions, with the goal of getting kids excited about learning to play an instrument. Creative outlets are essential to fostering good mental health in children, yet arts programs in public schools are typically the first to be defunded, as they’re expensive to run and not considered “core curriculum” or necessary for graduation. The TUNES program is a way for Can’d Aid to offset the decline in arts program funding and keep music in schools. 

Can’d Aid is a nationally recognized nonprofit that rallies volunteers from all walks of life to build thriving communities. Through their unique integrated approach, they increase access and opportunities for underserved youth to experience music, arts and the outdoors; and protect and restore the environment. Since its inception in 2013, more than 19,500 skateboards and bikes have been built for underprivileged youth, more than 3,700 instruments have been donated and nearly 2,000 tons of trash have been diverted from landfills. To donate, volunteer or learn more, please visit Can’d Aid online.