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Programs & impact

See what your generosity makes possible.

Every gift to The Samuel Foundation flows into programs that train lifesavers, open doors to healthcare careers, and strengthen our community. Here is exactly where your donation goes.

200

CPR scholarships targeted each year

4

Programs serving students and communities

5

Healthcare career pathways supported

Healthcare students practicing CPR on a training mannequin
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CPR Training & Education

Students learn essential CPR, AED, and emergency-response skills through practical, hands-on instruction.

  • Hands-on Provider CPR training for adult, children, and infant AED instruction for high school, college students, childcare workers, or anyone entering the healthcare field
  • Emergency-response skills that prepare students to act when seconds matter
  • Training delivered in partnership with schools and community organizations
Graduation cap, diploma, and books representing a healthcare scholarship
02

Lifesaver Scholarship Fund

Financial assistance helps eligible students cover CPR training, certification, and career costs.

  • Removes the cost barrier to CPR certification for students with financial need
  • Covers training, certification fees, and related career costs
  • Goal: 200 CPR scholarships awarded every year
A healthcare student ready to begin her career
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Healthcare Career Readiness

We help students understand how CPR certification and lifesaving skills support healthcare careers.

  • Connects students to nursing, allied health, EMS, and science career pathways
  • Credentials that strengthen college and healthcare program applications
  • Guidance on turning lifesaving skills into a professional future
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Community Education & Outreach

We collaborate with schools, colleges, healthcare organizations, and community groups.

  • Partnerships that bring lifesaving education where students already are
  • Awareness events that build stronger, safer, better-prepared communities
  • A growing network of prepared lifesavers across the San Antonio region

Your impact starts here

One gift can train the next lifesaver.

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