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First-generation college students are heroes, and they don’t even know it. Especially in a Hispanic family, these young people can change the trajectory of a whole family. Hispanics have a strong sense of family and responsibility to their families. When one of this siblings has some success as an adult, it’s expected that they...
Spending on education is never a gamble. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 91 of the top 100 highest paying jobs in the United States require a post-secondary or college degree. To attract those high-paying jobs to Austin, we’ve got to have a prepared workforce, which means helping more students get their...
Immigrants to the United States face hurdles and injustices that few other population groups face. But many local organizations are working to defend the basic human rights of immigrants, and you can help. “Immigrants play a vital role in our city,’ says Christina Tzintzun, head of local nonprofit Worker’s Defense Project. “We all benefit...
Nothing re-charges the brain like art. This week my son is in the Creative Action Spring Break Camp, and he’s so pumped he’s like a new child. Creative Action is loading him up with music, theater, film-making and collaboration. Every day he comes home so much more talkative and curious about the world. My...
Still looking for an Austin-area family to adopt in 2012? Here are some nonprofits that could still need you help with providing a nice holiday for an Austin family. Don’t forget to check out our 2012 Toy Drive post, too. LifeWorks just got 8 GED students that need adopting for the holidays. Contact Andrew...
St. David’s Foundation Awards Stopgap Funding for Area Agencies Additional grants to allay budget concerns after United Way cuts programs’ funds. (GCAUSTIN NOTE – I don’t like to run press releases almost verbatim (see quote from Meals on Wheels and More and AIDS Services of Austin), but I think we could all use some...
Get inspired! The new issue of GivingCity Austin is ready! INSIDE THE NEW ISSUE: The Impact of Austin’s Nutcracker Why Austin is Still Fighting AIDS 20+ Ways to Give Back This Season A Beautiful Story from Komen Meet Austin Supermom Volunteer And a lot more! Thank you to our sponsors:
There are so many opportunities to share in Austin this year. And these nonprofits and drives make it easy. If your office, class or group is looking for a giving opportunity, consider adopting a family. Children and teens can learn a little about giving (and appreciate what they get) when they adopt a senior...
Big thanks to Brett Barnes and Lifeworks for letting us observe during its Home Improvement Challenge last Friday. Scores of volunteers form teams led by a volunteer designer to raise money, create a design and, in one day, completely redecorate the apartment of a Lifeworks client. Lidia, one of the clients, was clearly stunned...
You’ve been hearing more from me lately. People, I have no other job now except GivingCity! No more PR, no more marketing collateral, no software copywriting, alumni magazine assigning, conference planning, boring meetings, going to an office every day to sit with my co-workers, pick at our economical homemade lunches, talk about how we...
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