[Image: The Vision Guide Dogs logo features a winding road with a guide dog standing in the center and "Vision Guide Dogs" printed in the upper-right corner. Next to the logo it reads "Navigate the World."]

Let's Fiesta, San Antonio!

Hello, friends!

It’s hard to believe Fiesta season is right around the corner—we can’t wait! It’s one of the highlights of our year, a time to celebrate the vibrant culture and rich history of our area and to come together as a community.

For us, Fiesta isn’t just about parties—it’s about people and purpose. We love seeing familiar faces, meeting new ones, and learning about the amazing work being done by so many compassionate neighbors.

We can’t wait to Fiesta with you!

Viva Fiesta, San Antonio! 🪅🎉

[Image: A digital graphic with guide dog-in-training Claire featured in the center. She is surrounded by colorful flowers and text that reads, "Viva!"]

Graduation Announcement

[Image: VGD client Ricki kneels on a sidewalk beside guide dog Star, who is a black Labrador retriever. There are trees and a red metal fence visible in the background.]

Join Us

[Image: Guide dog-in-training Bexar sits facing the camera with a pickleball court surface visible in the background. Next to him are three bright yellow pickleballs on a blue paddle. The text reads “Doggy Days: Chicken N Pickle,” with the date April 1, 2026, from 7:00–9:00 PM, plus a San Antonio address at the bottom.]

[Image: A bright pink background features a colorful star-shaped piñata hanging from a string at the top center. Confetti and decorative shapes are scattered around. The text reads “Join us! Viva Fiesta,” with “Fiesta” in large yellow letters and “Viva” in white script above it.]

[Image: A woman wearing dark sunglasses smiles at the camera while standing in front of a textured blue wall. She holds a white mobility cane and wears a yellow shirt and backpack. The purple and yellow digital graphic reads, “28th Annual Low Vision Expo” with the date May 2, 2026 below in large, clear lettering.]

Fiesta Medals Are Here!

[Image: A digital graphic with light green and blue background. Festive confetti fills the top half of the image and there's a photo of the 2026 VGD Fiesta medal on the left side. Text reads “2026 Fiesta Medal,” along with the price, $12, and the message “Proceeds support our mission." The medal features guide dog-in-training Luke sitting in front a green door in honor of St. Luke's Green Door Thrift Shop who named Luke.]

Shop with Purpose

[Image: Bright pink graphic with yellow and teal text reading “Collars with Purpose,” accented by small paw prints. In the center, a close-up photo shows a yellow Labrador retriever wearing a red collar, looking directly at the camera. In the bottom left corner is the BlindSpot Pets logo with text noting collars are manufactured in the USA by blind artisans. The VGD logo appears in the bottom right corner.]

Volunteer

[Image: Digital graphic with a photo of a VGD volunteer working on basic commands with a guide dog-in-training pup outside of Bass Pro Shops. There is a digital image of two hands almost touching at the bottom right corner of the photo.To the left of the photo reads, "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. -Helen Keller." The bottom half of the graphic is purple with cream font that reads, "Volunteers needed."]

Photos

[Image: Dr. Andrew & Faryl Greller sit in chairs closely together, holding guide dog-in-training Claire in their arms. Behind them is a bright room with chairs and wall art featuring green cactus designs.]

[Image: Guide dog-in-training Bexar sits on a concrete path beside the San Antonio River Walk. Behind him is the river with lily pads, stone edges, and trees lining the water. Buildings are visible further back.]

[Image: Guide dog-in-training Elroy sits facing the camera. A parked van is visible in the background.]

[Image: VGD client Ricki and guide dog Star stand on a city corner next to a street sign for "Starr Street."]

[Image: Guide dog-in-training Luke sits in front of a mural on the side of the Green Door Thrift Shop building that reads, “I love thrifting so much @GreenDoorThrift.”]

[Image: Guide dog-in-training Claire sits in a puppy stroller, her mouth open and tongue hanging out. A white fence and green hedges are visible in the background.]

[Image: Guide dog-in-training Claire sits in a grassy area at a small local airport. A few small airplanes can be see on the tarmac in the background.]

[Image: Guide dog-in-training Luke lies down in a carpeted room. There is a handmade banner on the wall behind him that reads, "Happy Birthday Luke!"]

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