MARCH 3: Austin lawyers for Austin women

Posted on February 16, 2012 by givingcityaustin

I have the Austin Young Lawyers Association to thank for my life. It was back in 2000-something that I was communications director at the bar, and being around all those bright, civic minded young professionals gave me the idea for GivingCity Austin. I’d be a depressed copywriter at some lousy software company today if those [...]

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What to think about Komen now…

Posted on February 2, 2012 by givingcityaustin

Funding is complicated, I’ll just start with that. And it shouldn’t surprise anyone that it’s political, especially for organizations at the level of Komen. So goes the story about Komen’s decision to stop giving grants to 19 of Planned Parenthood’s 83 affiliates: It’s complicated. (Wait, before I go further, let me just say I have [...]

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NEW! GivingCity Austin #10 Now Available

Posted on January 10, 2012 by givingcityaustin

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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GivingCity Austin Issue 9: Celebrate volunteers!

Posted on November 28, 2011 by givingcityaustin

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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One baby, seven charities

Posted on August 16, 2011 by givingcityaustin

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 helps [...]

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(So excited.) What’s inside the next issue of GivingCity!

Posted on June 8, 2011 by givingcityaustin

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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Heartbreaking stories, celebration of success at 2011 Austin Heart Ball

Posted on May 20, 2011 by givingcityaustin

By Nanette Labastida I recently attended the American Heart Association’s 14th Annual Heart Ball of Austin representing GivingCity. As my father had recently undergone a quadruple bypass , one that took us all by huge surprise, I was very interested to learn more about the AHA and hear their message. I was also excited to [...]

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GivingCity Austin #7 Magazine, Featuring 30 New Philanthropists

Posted on May 11, 2011 by givingcityaustin

      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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An AHA moment: Austin’s heart health success

Posted on October 29, 2010 by givingcityaustin

We are living in The Future, people. The phenomena that we used to call unexplainable or incomprehensible are now being explained, thanks to Science! One notable example is dementia. 50 years ago, losing one’s mind was considered a normal part of the aging process. We know now that’s not the case, and we’re starting to [...]

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Free glasses for kids at Texas Book Festival

Posted on October 13, 2010 by givingcityaustin

FREE GLASSES FOR KIDS Free eye exams and glasses for kids 5 – 12 years old Prescription lenses and designer frames offered at no cost to families When: Texas Book Festival Saturday, October 16 from 9:00 am-5:00 pm Sunday, October 17 from 11:00 am-5:00 pm Where: Texas Book Festival, Children’s Tents, west of capitol, corner [...]

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