Rotary Club of San Antonio
Rotary Club of San Antonio’s Nurturing Hope Initiative
Founded in 1912, the Rotary Club of San Antonio has a long history of community service and impact. Rotary Club of San Antonio has consistently led initiatives that uplift the city. Over the decades, the club has supported and funded education, peace, fighting disease, protecting the environment, disaster relief, and growing our local economy. Rotary Club of San Antonio’s work improves lives locally and internationally. Since 1912 the Rotary Club of San Antonio continues to change lives—one project at a time.
These four individual Nurturing Hope Partners were recognized as 2026 Peace Laureates:
JC Clapsaddle for his work with Ukraine Relief
Jack McGuire for his work with the “Seeds of Hope” program
Dr. Derick Wilson, MBE, for his work with Nurturing Hope
Rev. Dr. Alexander Wimberly for his work with Corrymeela
Rotary Club of San Antonio’s Nurturing Hope Collaboration is a large partnership that inspires students through peace education at University of Texas at San Antonio, Trinity University, and Northwest Vista College. Its mission is to nurture hope, transform conflict and build lasting peace globally.
The Blessing of the Peacemakers was held during the International Season for Nonviolence, which spans between the anniversaries of the assassinations of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This annual commemoration carries forward their shared revelation: that lasting, positive change is birthed through our collective action. The Blessing of the Peacemakers and the naming of the 2026 Peace Laureates was also part of DreamWeek San Antonio, where community members are “invited to discover the profound truths shaping our city.”
