There are about 6,000 nonprofits in Central Texas, and sometimes it feels like I’ve met them all. Each of them is inspiring in its own way. But once in a while one sneaks up on me and kind of takes my breath away…. Darden Smith, 49, is an accomplished Austin-based singer/songwriter with lots of hits, [...]
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Thanks to our sponsors: The new issue is ready. Click below or on the cover to start reading it now. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: “Where Did The Money Go?” If millions of dollars were raised to help wildfire victims, why are families still suffering? “How to Help a Returning Soldier” U.S. soldiers face depression, PTSD [...]
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THE NEW ISSUE IS READY START READING THE FALL 2011 ISSUE NOW INSIDE: Celebrate Volunteers! H-E-B Feast of Sharing hosts more than 1,000 volunteers every year. Here’s why. The surprising philosophy of Will Meredith Why Mike Haggerty kept Turkey Trot going for +20 years Matt Kouri on how to judge a nonprofit and much more! [...]
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I hate to brag, but I am a marketer/mom, so it comes naturally, unfortunately. I just have to say that GivingCity Austin #8 is going to be the BEST MAGAZINE ISSUE OF ALL TIME.* (I am required by the ASMRDDT to write that in all caps.) To wit, here’s the title to our cover story: [...]
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Austin, Texas (June 1, 2011) – The Austin Children’s Museum, with the support of Silicon Labs as the Presenting Sponsor hosted its annual fundraiser, “Imaginarium,” May 14 at the historic Browning Hangar at Mueller. It was an intimate setting with a big event feel. The weather was perfect to be outdoors. I saw a few [...]
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SPRING 2011 ISSUE IS READY Start reading the new issue now. LOOK WHAT’S INSIDE: click the links to go directly to that page FEATURES The New Philanthropists – 30 daredevils making a difference now Here’s the Art Taking art in Austin to the next level Leading Women [...]
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A bit of a round-up of interesting items I came across this week. 1. Homeless Coach: Missioned to “ssensselemoH” …reverse Homelessness! For two years Tom Baum and friends have put all their energy into helping more homeless people get coaching and support to turn their lives around. They also find RVs and turn them into [...]
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Last week , we participated in the Vivir Unidos volunteer fair for Hispanics produced by the overworked and underpaid folks from United Way and Hands on Central Texas. Between all the amazing food, the music, the socializing, the dancing… seriously, weren’t we supposed to have been there to “improve Hispanic engagement?” Blah blah blah, this was a party. [...]
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Yesterday, I posted about Rio Grande’s Philanthropy Week, during which they’re donating 10% of bar sales during happy hour to a different nonprofit each day. You can see the details here. Lots of local businesses contribute a portion of their sales to a local nonprofit from time to time. Why? Is there anything in it [...]
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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 percentage of the day’s bar profits to five selected charities (one each night). Monday, May 4: A Legacy of Giving, [...]
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