Five San Antonio nonprofits awarded $100k+ from Pearl's Giving Machines

SAN ANTONIO - Five San Antonio nonprofits were awarded $107,354 in donations in a special check presentation ceremony held at Pearl on Wednesday.

This celebration, honoring The Giving Machine, was part of the Light the World initiative and commemorated San Antonio's exclusive hosting of the innovative giving experience in November 2023.

Mesha Millsap, CEO of Pearl, expressed pride in Pearl's role as the exclusive venue for The Giving Machines' debut in San Antonio, stating, "Together with The Giving Machine, we come full circle to present the proceeds that The Giving Machines facilitated for five nonprofit organizations that are vital to our San Antonio community."

The Light the World Giving Machines, known for their convenience in allowing individuals to donate to charitable causes, have been praised as a gift to the community. In the previous year, they raised an impressive $10.9 million for both global and local charities.

"San Antonio is a giving, compassionate city. We are grateful for the partnership with Pearl and the wonderful people of San Antonio that brought goodness and generosity to so many," said Elder Jorge Contreras, Area Authority Seventy for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The five local charities benefiting from The Giving Machines' contributions are the San Antonio Food Bank, PAWS for Service, Catholic Charities, Inter-Faith Welcome Coalition, and The Center for Refugee Services.