San Antonio showed up in full force for the second Show Us Your Boots fundraiser, raising more than $17,000 in support of Yellow Ribbon Fund—and the result was nothing short of extraordinary. From live music by Andy Gootz and authentic Texas BBQ to an energetic auction and a room filled with generosity, the evening captured the heart and spirit of a community that deeply understands what it means to support those who serve.
But what made this night especially meaningful wasn’t just the atmosphere—it was the why behind it.
A Powerful Example of Board-Led Impact
Show Us Your Boots is more than a fundraiser—it’s a model for the kind of engagement that fuels the future of the Yellow Ribbon Fund. This event was led by a dedicated member of our Board of Directors, demonstrating the power of leadership that extends beyond governance into action.
Board member-driven fundraising efforts like this are something we are actively working to grow. When leadership steps forward to champion the mission in their own communities, it creates authentic, grassroots momentum—bringing new audiences into the fold and expanding our impact in meaningful, localized ways.
San Antonio—proudly known as Military City USA—was the perfect backdrop for this kind of initiative. With deep ties to the military community, the city embraced this event not just as a celebration, but as a call to action.
Supporting the San Antonio Keystone Chapter
Proceeds from Show Us Your Boots will directly benefit Yellow Ribbon Fund’s Keystone Chapter in San Antonio, providing vital resources for wounded, ill, and injured service members, as well as their caregivers and families.
These funds support programming that fosters connection, resilience, and wellness—ensuring that families navigating recovery are not doing so alone.
What Is the Keystone Program?
At the heart of Yellow Ribbon Fund’s mission is the Keystone Program—a nationwide network designed to build community among caregivers and families during one of the most challenging periods of their lives.
Recovery doesn’t end when a service member leaves the hospital. For many families, it’s just the beginning of a long, complex journey. Keystone exists to meet that reality with ongoing, peer-based support.
A Night That Extends Far Beyond Itself
Events like Show Us Your Boots are a reminder that impact doesn’t happen in isolation—it’s built through community, leadership, and shared purpose.
We are especially grateful to Augie’s Barbed Wire Smokehouse for generously hosting us for a second year, and to every sponsor, donor, and attendee who made the evening possible. Your support fuels not just one night—but ongoing, life-changing programming for military families.
And while the music has ended and the boots have been kicked off for the night, the mission continues.
Special thanks to our Sponsors, and In-Kind Donors:
YRF Premier Patriot Committee Sponsor: Benson’s Autogroup
YRF Platinum Committee Sponsors: Augies’ Barbed Wire Smokehouse, Jill & A.B. Cruz III
Silver Committee Sponsors: Raquel Bono & Art Dwight
Bronze Committee Sponsors: TurnKey Solutions, Chris Bernal, Rose Cruz, Mark Wohlfarth
Committee Sponsors: Second Act Productions, C&S Crane and Rigging, Bo and Connie Carrington, Stone Oak Shuttle, Brides by Elizabeth
