Red McCombs: “I want the joy of giving while I’m living”
I grew up in the shadow of that big American Indian chief statue on NW Loop 410 in San Antonio, the one that sits on the Red McCombs car dealership, so I’ve known the name Read More
Youth
MAY 4-8: Choose Rio Grande Restaurant this week to help raise money for local charities
It seems like there are opportunities to support local charities in just about everything you do. Here’s another example. Anyone like tequila? From May 4-8, Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant on San Jacinto is donating a Read More
One of the best donation requests I’ve ever received
I don’t know if this is how she was supposed to do it, if it was planned this way, or if she just decided to send a quick and casual email to about 60 people Read More
SUN APRIL 5: Peace, Love & Happiness Charity Motorcycle Ride is right up my alley
My husband got T-boned on his Harley a few years ago. He got severely bumped up and the FXR was totaled. I’m grateful Norwood was able to call me from the emergency room to explain Read More
FRI MARCH 27: Be a “real world” speaker to Travis High Students
Received this email from Linda Medina. I know there are lots of you out there who could expose a high school student to a career they might have never considered. This is a great opportunity to Read More
Chasing Kerry Tate and the April 10 GENaustin fundraiser
There’s a group in Austin that I simply must know more about: Civic Interest. From what I’ve found out through Google, “…Civic Interest, a group venture for civic entrepreneurs advising clients on local issues and Read More
Team CIS runs and raises money for Communities in Schools
Monday was overwhelmingly positive and energizing. I had my first meeting as part of Hands On Central Texas’ Advisory Council. It’s ridiculous how much volunteer manpower the people in that room represent, and it’s also Read More
GivingCity Issue 1: Download it here!
Please feel free to send this link to a friend of colleague. Also, thanks for adding us to your media list – we’d love to hear more about your organization and cause. To download your Read More
AUG 29: Your fun, new after school project
Theatre Action Project is looking for volunteers! The nonprofit runs an after-school program, a dynamic program which explores social themes through theatre, art, music, movement and more. I’ve seen this group in action – getting more than Read More