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Warm Springs Foundation

Our doors opened back in 1937 in Ottine, TX and we have been caring for individuals who have been affected by neurotrauma and amputation since then.

02/06/2026

Our team recently visited one of our newest grantees, Children's Rehabilitation Institute Teleton USA (CRIT), and left deeply inspired by the impact of their work. CRIT provides comprehensive, family-centered rehabilitation services for children with neurological, muscular and skeletal disabilities.

During our tour with Federica Soriano, Chief Executive Officer, we learned more about the organization’s mission, met former patients who now volunteer to give back and heard powerful stories of resilience and progress.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to see CRIT’s work firsthand and proud to support an organization that is transforming lives and strengthening families every day.

02/05/2026

This Recreation Therapy Month, we celebrate the dedication of recreational, physical and occupational therapists who play a powerful role in rehabilitation, wellness and connection.

We recognize how activities like art, music, movement and sports foster belonging, reduce stress, and support healing for Veterans, individuals with injuries and those navigating rehabilitation.

At Warm Springs Foundation, we are proud to support organizations like Kinetic Kids, Inc., helping expand access to therapeutic recreation that strengthens communities and changes lives.

📸 Photo of Kinetic Kids

01/29/2026

In the early 1900s, while searching for oil, H.H. Jones, Howard Hughes Sr. and Walter Benona Sharp discovered mineral springs that would help shape who we are today. Instead of oil, they struck the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer, unleashing hot, mineral-rich water and beginning a lasting legacy of healing.

That discovery led to the creation of Warm Springs Foundation, which later helped open the Gonzales Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital for Crippled Children in 1941. A place where children impacted by polio found opportunities to grow and heal physically, mentally and emotionally through the restorative power of mineral water.

Warm Springs Foundation carries that legacy forward by continuing to support people with disabilities and neurotrauma. As a nonprofit organization, the Foundation has evolved from operating hospitals to focusing on grantmaking, advocacy and collaborative support systems that improve lives after life-altering injury or illness.

Today, the Warm Springs property is owned by Ottine Mineral Springs and is open year-round, offering a one-of-a-kind spa experience centered on natural thermal mineral springs and continuing its long-standing history of health and wellness.

Together, Warm Springs Foundation and Ottine Mineral Springs honor a shared legacy rooted in healing, resilience and hope.

01/22/2026

What once felt impossible became reality for one family, thanks to confidence built in the saddle. Through equine therapy at The Saddle Light Center, a young rider found independence, strength and the courage to explore beyond paved paths. 🐎

“It has changed what we believed was possible for our daughter and for our family.” – Rebecca McMains, mother and primary caregiver.

Read how therapeutic riding helped open new possibilities for their family: https://tinyurl.com/5r4yz33w

01/19/2026

On this MLK Day, we pause to reflect on the values of service, compassion and responsibility to one another that Dr. King championed throughout his life.

At Warm Springs Foundation, these values shape everything we do from empowering individuals with disabilities to supporting families and strengthening our community. Today and every day, we honor Dr. King’s legacy through our commitment to providing life-altering possibilities for those impacted by neurotrauma.

01/15/2026

Every year, millions of people set goals for self-improvement such as fitness, finances and mental health. Within weeks, most quietly give them up. Change is hard, especially when obstacles feel overwhelming or support feels out of reach.

For individuals living with disabilities or neurotrauma, the barriers to self-improvement can be even greater. Progress may look different, take longer or require resources many don’t have.

At Warm Springs Foundation, we work alongside grantees and community partners who help empower people to keep moving forward and build independence and confidence through accessible programs and life-changing support.

Growth doesn’t happen overnight. Let’s not give up on ourselves or on each other. Please share to help us keep empowerment flowing into the new year! ✨

01/13/2026

🗓️ Save-the-date for our next Community Collaboration Speaker Series on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Join us as we bring voices together around empowerment, self-advocacy and neurotrauma. 💬✨🧠

01/09/2026

Confidence can grow in powerful ways when encouragement, movement and connection come together. 🐎✨

The Saddle Light Center believes in possibility through partnership, patience and the unique bond between horse and rider. For decades, they have created meaningful opportunities for children and adults with disabilities across the San Antonio area to grow stronger physically, emotionally and socially.

Through professional equine-assisted therapy, riders build balance, coordination and self-confidence while experiencing the joy and motivation that comes from working with horses. More than a ride, The Saddle Light Center is a place where progress is celebrated, confidence is restored and life-changing moments happen one stride at a time.

Learn more about how The Saddle Light Center is helping riders reach new heights:
🔗 https://thesaddlelightcenter.com/

01/01/2026

As we step into a new year, we look ahead with new momentum, purpose and hope. Together, we continue the important work of supporting healing, rebuilding lives and creating life-altering possibilities for those impacted by neurotrauma and amputation.

May the year ahead be one of progress, resilience and meaningful impact. Thank you for standing with us as we carry this work forward into the new year. 💙

From all of us at Warm Springs Foundation, Happy New Year. ✨

📸 Photo of Kinetic Kids, Inc.

12/25/2025

This Christmas, we celebrate our Circle of Care: the grantees, community partners, caregivers and organizations who bring healing and hope to those rebuilding their lives after a life-altering injury.

May your holiday season be filled with light, joy and life-altering possibilities. Thank you for being part of our Circle of Care. 💙

From all of us at Warm Springs Foundation, Merry Christmas. 🎄

12/23/2025

We were proud to sponsor Ross Ormond and Andrew McCallister in the recent San Antonio Marathon.

Andrew, founder of Believe It Foundation, and Ross continue to champion inclusivity and expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities by bringing access, belonging and representation into new spaces.

We’re honored to support their efforts and to stand alongside partners who reflect the heart of our Circle of Care. Their commitment reminds us that inclusion moves us all forward.

12/18/2025

This Christmas season, we’re reflecting on a remarkable piece of our history.

Last year’s Christmas card featured a vintage photo from the original Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital. What we didn’t know then was the powerful story behind the little girl in that image, a story we recently had the honor of uncovering.

Her name is Joan Perry, a former polio patient whose journey embodies the compassion and healing at the heart of Warm Springs Foundation.

We invite you to read her incredible story and celebrate the legacy that continues to guide our mission today.

🔗 Read about Joan’s story here: https://tinyurl.com/5dd2jdrv

Address

250 W Nottingham Drive, Ste 320
San Antonio, TX
78209

Telephone

+12107141849

Website

https://warmspringsfoundation.org/

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