FAQ

Eva’s Heroes is a non profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with Intellectual intellectual special needs aged 14 and older, by providing an inclusive setting built on four tenets: Interact, Grow, Learn and Love. We provide unique recreation and socialization experiences in our community. The heroes’ involvement with Eva’s Heroes enriches their lives and allows them to become a more active and independent member of our community.

Intellectual special needs, also known as Intellectual developmental disability (IDD), includes many severe, chronic conditions that are due to mental and/or physical impairments. IDD can begin at any time, up to 22 years of age. It usually lasts throughout a person’s lifetime.

Eva’s Heroes strives to provide the best service to all of its heroes ages 14 years and older. Since we focus on independence and socialization, we do require that our heroes can independently use the restroom, and can attend our events on their own.

Eva’s Heroes has activities for individuals with intellectual Special Needs ages 14 and older. In order to receive our emails please make an account by clicking  New Enrollment. Activities are sent out via email, and have limited spots. Click here for step by step instructions.

Eva’s Heroes currently does not own a facility to host activities. All of our opportunities are held at different locations in the community.

Eva’s Heroes makes sure all heroes have the opportunity to experience it’s activities. There are select activities that have charges, but you will be made aware of that before you sign up! We do have scholarship opportunities available, and are contracted to receive funding from Safetynet and ISS.

There are many programs for younger individuals with disabilities in the San Antonio community, but there is a lack of programming for individuals over the age of 25. Our heroes never age out of the program and can still be active well into their 80’s.

We are always in need of volunteers 16 and older in a variety of capacities. Visit our volunteer page to learn how to volunteer for programs, fundraisers, and more. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have a minor release form on file. Volunteers over the age of 18 will undergo a background check once a year and  must volunteer a minimum of three hours in the office or at a community/fundraising event prior to working with Eva’s Heroes participants.

Our community partners are sometimes well-versed with working with the special needs community, and we have opportunities to work with organizations who are not experienced with special needs. We customize and adapt to all facets of our community.

Eva’s Heroes is mainly funded through its annual fundraiser Celebrity Casino Night and The Big Give. We also have an active grant program and have added a few community fundraisers such as Noche De Loteria, Baskets & Blankets, and Lights Camera Fashion! We are always looking for new and innovative ways to help fund our programs. Contact our Special Events Director Lisa Shelley at lshelley@evasheroes.org for any inquiries.