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South Side church collects hundreds of backpacks to help kids in need
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Japhanie Gray , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 30, 2026
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Key takeaway Del Cielo a La Tierra, located at 451 New Laredo Highway, gathered the backpacks as part of a celebration for the start of the new school year.
A church on San Antonio 's South Side has collected a large number of backpacks to help kids in need. Del Cielo a La Tierra, located at 451 New Laredo Highway, gathered the backpacks as part of a celebration for the start of the new school year. The church's senior pastor, Robert Gonzalez, leads the organization.
Further details about the church and its efforts are available from local sources. The church's collection event, known as "Backpacks and Blessings," resulted in a substantial number of backpacks being gathered, thanks to the help of donors and congregation members. For more information about the event and the church's initiatives, readers can consult the original source.
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Category: schools Published: July 30, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A church on San Antonio's South Side has collected a large number of backpacks to help kids in need. Del Cielo a La Tierra, located at 451 New Laredo Highway, gathered the backpacks as part of a…
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