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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...
Dear Austin For-Profit Businesses, If I had a nickel for every Austin for-profit business that wanted GivingCity to help you “get the word out to Austin nonprofits”… Well, if I had a nickel, that would be a start. The fact is that you are asking a nonprofit (GivingCity) for help. Repeatedly. Some of you...
Want to be a part of Amplify Austin today and tomorrow, March 4-5? Here are some things to know. USING TWITTER: The hashtag for Amplify Austin is #AmplifyATX. Follow along or add this to your tweets. USING FACEBOOK: There is an Amplify Austin Facebook page, but it was just started today. So instead, tag...
General guidelines and things to know when donating stuff: 1. Most items in clean and working condition are accepted. Clothing should be free of holes, stains and too much wear and tear. No hazardous waste. And no junk: A box of random Tupperware lids, for example, probably won’t benefit anyone. 2. For some nonprofits,...
So says new research published in a 2012 issue of Psychological Science and conducted by the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard Business School and the Yale School of Management. Essentially, it’s a trick on your mind. “In short, we propose that spending time on others makes people feel like they have...
We love this work. But did you know we can’t do this without you? Did you know you can now donate to support our work? For years, you’ve picked up a free copy of the magazine, clicked-through to read it online, liked our posts and re-Tweeted our Tweets. You’ve commented and shared. You’ve passed...
Two years ago, I got a call from a college friend who told me that her brother had killed their mother. Her brother had been mentally ill his whole life, growing up in Houston. He’d been in and out of facilities, in and out of jail and on and off the streets until his...
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...
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