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Thousands of Central Texas families struggle all year long to put food on the table, so for them the holidays can be the worst time of year. Gifts, big meals, traveling to see friends and relatives… even a Christmas tree can be an extravagance they can’t afford. Lots of these families just skip the...
I’m either doing something right, or I’m doing it totally wrong. We all hope our children absorb some of what they see their parents do. I wouldn’t want him to take in everything, of course, but the idea is to be a role model, I think. One of the things I’d love my children...
In 2009, we ran a story in GivingCity Austin #4 about the State Employes Charitiable Campaign. In it there was a sidebar by Gretchen Willard, a state employee. Before the birth of her child, she knew little about the organizations that would save her baby’s life. Now Willard is one of the volunteers who...
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...
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...
I’m a mom, as most of you know. That’s my number-one job in this world: Mom. After that comes wife, daughter, sister, aunt…. you get the picture, my family is important to me. After family comes this job, which brings me as much joy and frustration as my primary job (see above). Part of...
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...
Today is CASA Day at the Capitol, and here’s why this is important. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is taking a strong stand to stop budget cuts proposed for Child Protective Services, the agency charged with protecting children and caring for those in the Texas child welfare system and advocating for full funding for...
College tuition varies—from $7,000 per year at a public, four-year college to $27,000 per year at a private four-year college—but no matter what type of college you choose, that amount adds up quickly. For many Austin students, it’s completely unaffordable. Imagine working hard enough to be accepted for college only to realize you can’t...
Look at these photos. Just look. Did I tell you about the time I got the Barbie Dream House? It was amazing. I adore(d) Barbies, and getting that Dream House is one of my favorite memories — never mind that my grandmother actually pulled it out of a trash can to give to me....
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