Glenn Biggs honored as TAHSA’s Philanthropist of the Year on Tuesday

Glenn Biggs, a Morningside board member, was honored by the Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging as their Philanthropist of the Year. About 100 guests joined Glen as he accepted his award Tuesday evening at a reception at The Meadows Retirement Community. Bexar County Commissioner Kevin Wolfe presented Mr. Biggs with a proclamation from the county and City Councilman John Clamp presented one on behalf of the mayor’s office. Representatives from both State Senator Leticia Van de Putte’s office and U.S. Senator John Cornyn’s office congratulated Mr. Biggs on his honor and Senator Lamar Smith had the honor entered into the Congressional Record for Tuesday. Former Mayor Phil Hardberger and State Senator Jeff Wentworth were present to celebrate along with Mr. Biggs.

Glenn Biggs received this award because of his efforts to increase awareness, support and funding for older adults. The looming crisis in care for older adults as the Baby Boomers age has captured his interest, time and heart during the last four years that he has served on the board at Morningside. He has not only written his own check, but more importantly he has given of his time and influence to begin building a larger and better network of support for older adults and caregivers. He has introduced the organization to well-known Texans that have led to lasting relationships and initiated partnerships with public institutions and national corporations that promise to yield significant, long-term benefits to older adults in care. 

The local business journal wrote of him:  “… This gentle giant with a booming voice spends countless hours trying to get wealthy South Texans to give to causes which he believes are important. Time after time, he is called upon to advise college presidents and board chairmen who are seeking access to the network of former politicians and business millionaires who are willing to part with their fortunes for the right cause.”

Mr. Biggs has done whatever he can to strengthen this organization, build an awareness of the needs of older persons and their caregivers and to speak about the need to direct philanthropic dollars to this issue. This organization has received $750,000 in gifts and grants in the past two years that can be linked to his philanthropic work. More importantly he has helped us build a network of leaders and philanthropists who have the potential to contribute and direct millions of dollar, not just to this organization, but to many other nonprofits providing residential services to older adults in Texas. The responsibility of this organization is now to be stewards of his most generous gift to us: relationships.

Congratulations Mr. Biggs!