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How remarkable students turn into community leaders
What helps remarkable young people become community leaders? First, what makes students remarkable in the first place: Support. A young person’s success is much more likely if they are surrounded by a family and community Read More
Austin babies need diapers and milk, and you can help
Ask any parent and they’ll tell you: Diapers are expensive. And families with less income can pay more if they don’t have access to bulk-buying or subscription options online that lower how much you pay. Read More
How to take action to end APD’s backlog of rape kits
Over the past few years, police departments across the country have developed a common problem that is becoming increasingly visible: A backlog of DNA evidence—and specifically sexual assault forensic evidence aka “rape kits”—that has yet Read More
Join a young professional organization that supports the arts
If you’re new to Austin’s philanthropy scene, joining a young professional organization (YPOs) can be a great way to break in. Nonprofit YPOs combine social and networking opportunities with financial and volunteer opportunities to support Read More
OPINION
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OPINION: One day’s front page, three tragic stories
The April 13th front page of the Austin American-Statesman featured three tragically related stories: 1. Haruka Weiser, an 18-year-old University of Texas student is sexually assaulted and strangled – her accused assailant a runaway from Read More
PEOPLE
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Alamo’s win-win-win for the community
Here’s why Amy Averett is an Austin treasure: She GETS it. The Alamo Drafthouse‘s Director of Family and Community Engagement (I don’t usually cap job titles, but this title is so boss, it needs the Read More
