We are
The Impact Guild
a collective of community asset builders investing in our neighborhoods through creative problem-solving at the intersection of resource & property activation, relationship building, and community-led design.
We are
Bridge Builders
working across industries and traditional silos, connecting faith communities, nonprofits, real estate and design professionals, city leaders, and civic partners to bridge the gap between San Antonio's underutilized property and neighborhood needs.
We are
Conveners
creating space for regular gatherings where diverse partners ask: How can we use our resources—from congregational property to neighborhood leadership—to address climate resilience and housing needs in our communities?
We are
Catalysts
activating San Antonio's underutilized resources, such as the 3,000 acres of land owned by congregations, for affordable housing, workforce development, and community resilience.
We are
Facilitators
guiding community-based organizations through project visioning, community engagement, and development partner selection to ensure mission-aligned outcomes.
We are
Neighbors
committed to equitable development that honors existing community strengths, centers resident voices, and puts people over profit.
Our Team
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sarah Woolsey
GOOD ACRES PROGRAM MANAGER
Rebecca LaBelle
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Daniel Gertson
ARCADIA RECOVERY COLLABORATION PROGRAM MANAGERS
Howell & Debbie Ridout
GOOD ACRES EQUITABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
Megan Nichols
ARCADIA RECOVERY COLLABORATION PRODUCT & INVENTORY COORDINATOR
Ramiro Gonzales
Board of Directors The Impact Guild
CEO City Impact Partners
Board of Directors: The Impact Guild
Core Collaborators
EIGHT LEGGED ARTISTRY
Mallory Lancaster
Tools, resources & brand design for The Impact Guild & beyond
HEY MISS MAE
Mae Czarnecki
Storytelling & photography as seen on this site & so much more
ALL Y’ALL STORY CO.
Taryn Tipton
Development consulting & grant writing that keeps us going
AMERICANO PICTURES
Video production (much seen here at The Impact Guild) & throughout San Antonio
Josh Aldama
CITY OF SAN ANTONIO
DEPARTMENT OF RESILIENCE & SUSTAINABILITY
Kate Jaceldo
Program partnership & co-development of Climate Ready Neighborhoods
ROOTED GOOD
Development of Good Futures Accelerator & more tools for congregations exploring community-based projects
MISSION MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Development of Property Transformation Audit (Renewal & Revitalization Audit)
Impact Stories
Read the stories of some of the individuals, organizations, and communities we’ve been blessed to collaborate with.
The Impact Guild in the news…
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![Two people standing near a damaged bridge and American flag in a flood-affected area, with a river and trees in the background.]()
The Power of Neighboring in Crisis and Recovery
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![A cluttered wooden table with various papers, notebooks, a smartphone, a tablet, a container of wipes, a small can, a pen, and people writing on the papers, possibly participating in a workshop or meeting.]()
San Antonio Poised to Defund ‘Climate Ready Neighborhoods’ as Project Marvel Tops City Agenda
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![Cityscape featuring a tall communications tower with a circular observation deck, a brick building with large windows, trees, and parked cars on a sunny day with a clear blue sky.]()
San Antonio Housing Trust approves $1.6M for affordable housing projects
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![A group of five people, all wearing face masks, gathered around a table looking at large sheets of paper with diagrams or plans, indoors with a window and framed picture on the wall.]()
A faith-based design lab teaches churches how to help their communities flourish
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![People receiving and distributing donations, including a box labeled 'Hand Warmers', outdoors in a parking lot during the evening.]()
Hot meals, sleeping in pews: Westside church’s cold snap response shows need for ‘resiliency network’
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![Collection of educational materials including a video course on a tablet, a stack of printed guides titled 'Session One: Host Guide,' a welcome sign, a participant workbook, group table sheets, and activity pages with diagrams and questions, all for a community engagement program called Rooted in Good.]()
Reimagining Possibilities: The Power of Community Work
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![Illustration of Charis Park at Sunset Ridge, featuring a landscaped area with trees, paths, a pavilion, and people enjoying outdoor activities. The park is surrounded by residential buildings and has vibrant flower beds, a bike rack, and an entrance sign with colorful letters spelling 'CHARIS PARK AT SUNSET RIDGE'.]()
Local church transforms old parking lot into thriving community park
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![A young woman with long dark hair and a red shirt seeks information from a young man with short dark hair, wearing a gray shirt and a beige cap, at an outdoor informational booth with a blue tablecloth. The booth includes various pamphlets, a large board with information, and a sign with the words "SLOS San Pedro Spring Flee" and a QR code. The background shows trees, grass, and a parked van under a cloudy sky.]()
In player cards and tokens, parkgoers deal out new ideas for San Antonio’s oldest park
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Beyond Church Walls, Common Threads Catalyze Communities
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By partnering with The Impact Guild, you are helping catalyze community-led projects impacting individuals and neighborhoods throughout San Antonio.
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Thank you for being part of this work.
Explore our programs
Reflections after Year One of helping neighbors return home again, and an invitation for Year Two.