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7th Annual For Her Future Gala: Desert Dreams
2025-03-28 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | The Witte Dawson Family Hall
For Her invites you to our 7th Annual Gala, For Her Future: Desert Dreams, taking place on Friday, March 28th, at 6:00 PM at the Witte Museum’s Dawson Family Hall.
Women have an extraordinary ability to transform even the harshest landscapes into oases of resilience, blooming beautifully in the desert of adversity. This elegant and ethereal evening will celebrate that strength while embracing the beauty and spirit of the desert.
Together, we’ll honor three remarkable women who are making a profound impact in mental health, social and community support, and economic empowerment.
Guests will enjoy a spectacular performance by The Texases, a makers market showcasing women-owned businesses, a top-tier dinner and open bar, and the opportunity to uplift and invest in the future of women in our community.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available! Your support provides critical mental health resources, community support, and economic stability for women and their families.
Join us for a dreamy, unforgettable evening dedicated to creating a brighter future. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Click here for tickets and sponsorship information.

Branded for Success: Strategies to Build & Grow Your Business
2025-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur, early-stage business owner, or looking to refresh your brand? Join us for a hands-on branding workshop designed to help you define your brand’s essence, master concise communication, and leverage Google tools for growth.
In this interactive session, you will:

Clarify your brand identity—its core values, personality, and mission.
Craft a compelling elevator pitch to confidently share your business story.
Optimize your Google My Business profile to boost visibility and attract customers.
Explore Google’s tools to enhance your brand’s online presence.
Create an action plan with practical, measurable next steps.

Beyond learning, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded women entrepreneurs, share insights, and build valuable relationships in a supportive community.
Facilitator: Cari Medina
Cari is a seasoned entrepreneur with over a decade of industry experience. She has successfully built and scaled her own business, achieving consistent growth as a solo entrepreneur. Passionate about empowering women entrepreneurs, she is dedicated to equipping them with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed.

Her Healing
2025-04-01 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-05-06 18:00 - 19:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Healing offers group counseling for adult survivors of family violence and abuse. In this space, group members work with one another to process emotions, share lived experiences, and learn therapeutic tools for healing moving forward. Led by Tanisha Ellis, LCSW, topics will range from safety planning and healthy relational communication to co-parenting tools and more.
Sessions will be held at the For Her community center every 1st and 3rd Tuesday through May. Friends are always welcome. Free onsite babysitting, snacks, and drinks are provided; feel free to bring your own dinner.

Her Table: Building Your Financial Resilience
2025-04-02 18:30 - 20:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Table is a shared meal that provides an opportunity for women to connect over good food and meaningful conversation. Dinner, babysitting, and all materials will be provided. Friends are always welcome!
Workshop Topic: Building Your Financial Resilience: A Roadmap to Empowerment
Money stress? We’ve all been there! But building financial resilience doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. In this interactive workshop, we’ll break it down step by step, helping you create a personalized roadmap to financial empowerment. From tackling today’s money challenges to planning for your future dreams, you’ll gain practical tools to take control of your finances with confidence. Let’s take the mystery out of financial planning and build a future that feels secure and abundant!
In this workshop, we’ll create our own personalized “Financial Resilience Plan” by breaking it down into three actionable timeframes—short-term, medium-term, and long-term.
3 Key Takeaways:

Short-Term Action: Develop a concrete strategy to tackle financial challenges like debt management and building an emergency fund. Participants will leave with actionable steps to stabilize their finances immediately.
Medium-Term Strategy: Learn how to start investing and saving toward life goals using low-risk strategies, empowering women to grow their wealth while minimizing risk.
Long-Term Vision: Understand the importance of retirement planning, legacy building, and creating a path to financial independence. By taking the first steps early, women can secure their financial future and leave a lasting legacy.

Facilitators: Lina Rugova and Christine Colburn of Emerge and Rise
Founded in 2021, Emerge and Rise™ is a people-centered Entrepreneurial Support Organization (ESO) based in San Antonio. We exist to help underserved founders build businesses that last, without burning out or doing it all alone. Our work blends business development with social innovation. We focus on real-world solutions: mental health, digital and financial literacy, access to capital, trusted support, and systems that reduce owner over-reliance. Through our holistic framework, we help entrepreneurs grow with clarity, confidence, and long-term impact, while contributing to the economic and social vitality of our communities. We’re not just building businesses. We’re reshaping what sustainable entrepreneurship looks like—for the people behind the ideas.
Dinner Provided from Pei Wei
Vegetarian options will be available.

Trauma-Informed Yoga
2025-04-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-29 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-27 18:00 - 19:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
This accessible class welcomes all, regardless of experience, and will focus on breath awareness, grounding, and mindful movement. We’ll begin with gentle techniques to settle the nervous system before moving through a dynamic flow with adaptive options for each pose. Throughout the practice, there will be a continued focus on breath and body awareness to support confidence and connection. Each class will have unique elements while maintaining a familiar structure to encourage growth and ease. The session will end with reflection, integration, and rest, allowing time to acknowledge any physical, mental, or emotional shifts.
Facilitator Bio:
Amanda Millette has been involved in San Antonio’s yoga community for over a decade. Her teaching journey began five years ago, and she has since gathered over 150 hours of trauma-informed education in yoga. She is passionate about providing yoga under the umbrella of social justice and creating spaces that are inclusive and accessible to all.
Wear comfy clothes and bring your water bottle and yoga mat.
Sessions will be held at the For Her community center every 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday through May. Friends are always welcome. Free onsite babysitting is provided.

Her Circle: Queer Connections
2025-04-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-14 18:30 - 20:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Circle: Queer Connections is for queer women and nonbinary folks to share a space in which they can build meaningful connections and community. Join us as we facilitate queer joy through celebrating, supporting, and uplifting each other.
Sessions will be held at the For Her community center every 2nd and 4th Wednesday through May. No worries if you can’t make it for every group! Friends are always welcome. Snacks and drinks are provided; feel free to bring your own dinner!
*Please note babysitting is not provided for this gathering.

Journaling Workshop: Planting Seeds of Self-Love
2025-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Journaling looks different for all of us: Some may adhere to a traditional diary form, and some may experiment with such trends as junk journaling and bullet journaling. However you journal, or whether you do at all, you are welcome to join us for Planting Seeds of Self-Love, a class that thoughtfully explores how to integrate long-lasting self-love into our personal journaling practices, and therefore, our lives.
“The main thing,” poet Grace Paley wrote, “is when you get up in the morning, you must take your heart in your two hands.” This two-hour session will create a foundation for “taking [our hearts] in [our] hands” and acknowledging all of the beauty that beats therein. Whether you’ve journaled for years or are just exploring the world of words, please join this vital time of discovery and reflection, as we celebrate and sing ourselves in the pages of our journals. You will come away with a guide to continue your practice and to frame your world with words of hope.
Facilitated by Michelle Grajeda
Michelle grew up as a bookworm and writer, eventually studying education at Texas State University, then literature and creative writing at UTSA. She is a proud public school educator of 30 years, culminating her career with the Young Women’s Leadership Academy of San Antonio. She now works, and continues to teach, at a local, woman-owned stationery shop called Belle & Union. She still enjoys journaling, reading novels, and writing poetry, as well as taking walks with her husband Frank and their dog Toby.

Her Healing
2025-04-15 18:00 - 19:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Healing offers group counseling for adult survivors of family violence and abuse. In this space, group members work with one another to process emotions, share lived experiences, and learn therapeutic tools for healing moving forward. Led by Tanisha Ellis, LCSW, topics will range from safety planning and healthy relational communication to co-parenting tools and more.
Sessions will be held at the For Her community center every 1st and 3rd Tuesday through May. Friends are always welcome. Free onsite childcare, snacks, and drinks are provided; feel free to bring your own dinner.

Her Table: Empowering Relationships with Jessica Hopkins
2025-04-16 18:30 - 20:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Table is a shared meal that provides an opportunity for women to connect over good food and meaningful conversation. Dinner, babysitting, and all materials will be provided. Friends are always welcome!
Workshop Topic: Empowering Relationships: Recognizing Red Flags & Building Healthy Connections
Join For Her for an empowering workshop designed to help women gain a clear understanding of what makes a relationship healthy and how to recognize warning signs of potential issues.
Through interactive discussions and engaging activities, you’ll explore the essential elements of both healthy and unhealthy partnerships including:

Learn to recognize relationship red flags such as excessive jealousy, controlling behavior, manipulation, and disrespect for boundaries.
Gain insights into behaviors that can isolate you from your support network, including friends and family.

You’ll also walk away with practical tools and strategies to:

Assess the health of your relationships.
Set boundaries that protect your emotional well-being.
Make informed decisions that prioritize your safety and self-worth.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll be empowered with the knowledge and confidence to identify red flags early on, reclaim your self-worth, and build relationships that are supportive, respectful, and fulfilling.
This is your opportunity to take control of your relationship journey—join us and invest in your emotional and mental well-being!
Facilitator: Jessica Hopkins
Jessica is a resilient survivor of narcissistic abuse, an advocate for healing, and a passionate voice for women reclaiming their power. After breaking free from a toxic relationship that once overshadowed her identity, she embarked on a profound journey of self-discovery, rebuilding her confidence, and redefining her sense of self-worth.
Today, Jessica is dedicated to helping other women recognize their strength, overcome emotional manipulation, and transform their pain into purpose. Through her work as a mentor, speaker, and educator, she empowers survivors to heal, rebuild their lives, and embrace their full potential. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience, and her mission is to show women everywhere that they are capable of not just surviving but thriving.
Dinner Provided
Vegetarian options will be available.

The Skyline Dining Series at The Thompson Hotel Benefitting For Her
2025-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Thompson San Antonio, 115 Lexington Ave, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
Don’t miss this star-studded culinary affair at The Moon’s Daughters, the destination rooftop restaurant and bar at the Thompson Hotel. This unforgettable evening will feature top local chefs and mixologists coming together to create a night of delectable dishes and exclusive flavors.
Not only will you experience exceptional food and drink, but you’ll also be supporting a meaningful cause that empowers women in our community, with 25% of proceeds supporting the work of For Her.
See more information and purchase tickets here.

Trauma-Informed Yoga
2025-04-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-31 10:00 - 11:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
This accessible class welcomes all, regardless of experience, and will focus on breath awareness, grounding, and mindful movement. We’ll begin with gentle techniques to settle the nervous system before moving through a dynamic flow with adaptive options for each pose. Throughout the practice, there will be a continued focus on breath and body awareness to support confidence and connection. Each class will have unique elements while maintaining a familiar structure to encourage growth and ease. The session will end with reflection, integration, and rest, allowing time to acknowledge any physical, mental, or emotional shifts.
Facilitator Bio:
Amanda Millette has been involved in San Antonio’s yoga community for over a decade. Her teaching journey began five years ago, and she has since gathered over 150 hours of trauma-informed education in yoga. She is passionate about providing yoga under the umbrella of social justice and creating spaces that are inclusive and accessible to all.
Wear comfy clothes and bring your water bottle and yoga mat.
Sessions will be held at the For Her community center every last Saturday of the month. Friends are always welcome. Free onsite babysitting is provided.

Everyday AI for Empowered Living Workshop - Part 1 of 2
2025-05-05 18:00 - 20:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Workshop Topic: Everyday AI for Empowered Living
According to a 2024 Harvard Business School study, women show lower confidence in using AI tools—despite using digital tools just as often. BUT! it’s not about ability — It’s about access, language, and having a safe space to learn.
Join us for a hands-on, 2-part workshop where you’ll learn easy, practical ways to use artificial intelligence (especially ChatGPT!). Discover how AI can be your everyday life assistant, not something to fear.
No tech experience needed. Bring your own laptop or borrow one of ours.
Facilitated by Gayeong Kim
A bilingual AI advocate and educator, Gayeong brings global tech experience — including time with Apple and Listly — to her work. She is passionate about breaking down AI and automation tools into simple, real-world solutions, especially for women.
Gayeong combines technical expertise with a deep heart for community engagement, with a special focus on empowering those underserved in digital spaces.

Her Table: Women + Mental Health with Jennifer Newell
2025-05-07 18:30 - 20:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Table is a shared meal that provides an opportunity for women to connect over good food and meaningful conversation. Dinner, babysitting, and all materials will be provided. Friends are always welcome!
Workshop Topic: Women + Mental Health
Join us for Her Table: Women + Mental Health, an empowering and informative presentation focused on the unique intersections of gender and mental well-being. This session dives into mental health conditions that disproportionately or uniquely affect women, such as anxiety, depression, PMDD, and postpartum disorders, while also exploring the impact of hormonal fluctuations across the menstrual cycle and beyond.
Whether you’re navigating your own mental health journey or supporting someone else, this session will offer compassionate insights, science-backed information, and actionable recommendations for recognizing when and how to seek care. You’ll leave better equipped to advocate for yourself and others, with a clearer understanding of how female biology shapes mental health experiences.
Perfect for anyone interested in women’s health, mental wellness, or creating more supportive communities, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Facilitated by Jennifer Newell, Founder & CEO of Betty’s Co.
You might say Betty’s Co. found Jennifer. At the age of 17, she was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure, sending her as an infertile person to solo-navigate a space in healthcare that revealed a massive care gap. From starting their periods up to pregnancy planning, younger women simply were not getting care. Nearly 20 years after her diagnosis, women’s healthcare looked very much the same. So, Jennifer set out to create the change needed. Betty’s Co. embodies both Jennifer’s personal journey as a patient and her extensive professional background. Throughout her decade-long tenure with healthcare consulting and technology firm, Jennifer has excelled in building and leading high-performing teams in business development, content creation, and product marketing.
Dinner Provided
Vegetarian options will be available.

DanceRx: Dance Therapy Workshop with DivaDance
2025-05-08 18:00 - 19:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Join DivaDance for a free, dance therapy-inspired DanceRx workshop at For Her!
DanceRx is a chance to reset, refresh, and release. This class is a science-backed slice of self-care curated to a feel-good playlist. We’ll begin with a quick journal prompt and a chill warmup, followed by some stretch-and-hold sequences. Learn a low-impact lyrical routine inspired by our theme of class with just enough cardio to release those happy chemicals without getting too sweaty. We’ll do intentional breathing before some end-of-class stillness (zzzz’s optional!).
NOTE: Please bring a mat, a journal (optional), and water! We encourage socks or bare feet for this class.

Women Empowered: Self-Defense Seminar
2025-05-18 14:00 - 16:30 | Gracie Jiu Jitsu, 8131 I-10 suite 230, San Antonio, TX, 78230, United States
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Northwest San Antonio is hosting a free Women Empowered Self-Defense Seminar, open to all women ready to take the first step in self-defense and personal empowerment. All are welcome, whether you’ve taken a previous class or not!
In this hands-on session, you’ll learn:

Essential self-defense techniques to protect yourself in real-world situations.
Escape strategies from common attack scenarios, including grabs and holds.
How to stay calm, confident, and in control under pressure.

Led by experienced instructors in a safe and supportive environment, this seminar is the perfect introduction to self-defense—no prior experience required! Reserve your spot now and join us in building strength, confidence, and community.
What to Bring:

Wear comfortable athletic clothing, such as leggings, t-shirts, etc.
A water bottle to stay hydrated on the mat
Excitement to try a new thing!

This event will be held at the Gracie Jiu Jitsu Northwest San Antonio space located at 8131 I-10 suite 230, San Antonio, TX 78230
*Please note we are unable to provide childcare at this workshop.

Everyday AI for Empowered Living Workshop – Part 2 of 2
2025-05-19 18:00 - 20:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Workshop Topic: Everyday AI for Empowered Living
According to a 2024 Harvard Business School study, women show lower confidence in using AI tools—despite using digital tools just as often. BUT! it’s not about ability — It’s about access, language, and having a safe space to learn.
Join us for part 2 of this hands-on, empowering workshop where you’ll learn easy, practical ways to use artificial intelligence (especially ChatGPT!). Discover how AI can be your everyday life assistant, not something to fear.
No tech experience needed. Bring your own laptop or borrow one of ours.
Facilitated by Gayeong Kim
A bilingual AI advocate and educator, Gayeong brings global tech experience — including time with Apple and Listly — to her work. She is passionate about breaking down AI and automation tools into simple, real-world solutions, especially for women.
Gayeong combines technical expertise with a deep heart for community engagement, with a special focus on empowering those underserved in digital spaces.

Her Healing
2025-05-20 18:00 - 19:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Healing offers group counseling for adult survivors of family violence and abuse. In this space, group members work with one another to process emotions, share lived experiences, and learn therapeutic tools for healing moving forward. Led by Tanisha Ellis, LCSW, topics will range from safety planning and healthy relational communication to co-parenting tools and more.
Sessions will be held at the For Her community center every 1st and 3rd Tuesday through May. Friends are always welcome. Free onsite babysitting, snacks, and drinks are provided; feel free to bring your own dinner.
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Her Table: Rest with Bria Woods
2025-05-21 18:30 - 20:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Table is a shared meal that provides an opportunity for women to connect over good food and meaningful conversation. Dinner, babysitting, and all materials will be provided. Friends are always welcome!
Workshop Topic: Rest with Bria Woods

In this interactive workshop, we will learn how to leverage the different types of rest our body needs for longevity and success. We will discuss as a group what we need to facilitate the rest we desperately need and write out a plan for each of our rest needs. Rest is a free and underutilized tool that can propel us forward in every aspect of our lives.
Facilitated by Bria Woods
Bria Woods is a photojournalist and an artist documenting the stories of women leaders through The Herstory Project. Bria holds a BA in Communication from Trinity University and a Masters in Multimedia Broadcast Journalism from the University of Westminster in London. Bria’s work has been displayed in Texas galleries and the Museum of the Coastal Bend. She has also been published on BBC.com and Edible SA magazine. When she’s not behind the lens, Bria is on the mic hosting the “Women in Jazz” show on KRTU 91.7 FM on Thursday evenings. Though San Antonio has been her home for many years, Bria’s story began in the nation’s capital, where she grew up and first fostered a love of history and the arts.
Dinner Provided
Vegetarian options will be available.
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For Her Closed for Memorial Day
2025-05-26 | TX

Her Circle: Queer Connections
2025-05-28 18:30 - 20:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Circle: Queer Connections is for queer women and nonbinary folks to share a space in which they can build meaningful connections and community. Join us as we facilitate queer joy through celebrating, supporting, and uplifting each other.
Sessions will be held at the For Her community center every 2nd and 4th Wednesday through May. No worries if you can’t make it for every group! Friends are always welcome. Snacks and drinks are provided; feel free to bring your own dinner!
*Please note babysitting is not provided for this gathering.
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Trauma-Informed Yoga
2025-06-03 18:00 - 19:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
This accessible class welcomes all, regardless of experience, and will focus on breath awareness, grounding, and mindful movement. We’ll begin with gentle techniques to settle the nervous system before moving through a dynamic flow with adaptive options for each pose. Throughout the practice, there will be a continued focus on breath and body awareness to support confidence and connection. Each class will have unique elements while maintaining a familiar structure to encourage growth and ease. The session will end with reflection, integration, and rest, allowing time to acknowledge any physical, mental, or emotional shifts.
Facilitator Bio:
Amanda Millette has been involved in San Antonio’s yoga community for over a decade. Her teaching journey began five years ago, and she has since gathered over 150 hours of trauma-informed education in yoga. She is passionate about providing yoga under the umbrella of social justice and creating spaces that are inclusive and accessible to all.
Wear comfy clothes and bring your water bottle and yoga mat.
Sessions will be held at the For Her community center every Tuesday through December. Friends are always welcome.

Her Table: Art Therapy with Kimberly Nguyen, LPC
2025-06-04 18:30 - 20:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Table is a shared meal that provides an opportunity for women to connect over good food and meaningful conversation. Dinner, babysitting, and all materials will be provided. Friends are always welcome!
Workshop Topic
Discover the healing power of creative expression through junk journaling in this art therapy workshop. Using repurposed papers, found objects, and mixed media, you’ll create a personal journal that reflects your inner world. No art experience is needed- just a willingness to explore, play, and reflect in a supportive space. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring personal scraps or mementos that hold meaning for you.
Facilitator: Kimberly Nguyen, LPC, ATR-BC
Kimberly Nguyen is an adult child of refugees, an artist, and an art therapist. Her journey with art therapy began when she used art to understand her experience of being raised by parents who are survivors of the Vietnam War. She is a licensed professional counselor in Texas (LPC) and a Board-Certified Art Therapist. Her focus as a therapist is on understanding the impact of historical and intergenerational trauma on people’s well-being.
Dinner Provided
Vegetarian options will be available.
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