Search the database of community services online or call 2-1-1 to speak to a representative. Habla espanol.A fable about privilege: Imagine you were visited by a genie just before you were born. The genie would grant you the power to set the rules of the society you would be born into – economic, political, social. You would decide who has the advantages in this society and who does not. And...
Last week, nonprofits across town recognized National Volunteer Week, which was conceived by the Hands On Network and the Points of Light. One of the warmest, most heartfelt thanks came from Jane Rose, volunteer services coordinator at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin. “I created something of a ‘love letter’ to all volunteers, not...
We know you’re out there, volunteering as a group, as a family, as an individual. Well, we want pictures! (Oh, by “shoot” I mean “photograph.” Sorry.) Please send me your photos of volunteering in the Central Texas community. We’ll post them and share them on the GivingCity Austin Facebook page for all to see....
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...
Sorry, did you just fall asleep? Well, wake up! Because this is one of those rare opportunities when you can help put millions of dollars into our local economy. (Via the Community Action Network e-newsletter….) Community Tax Centers is recruiting volunteers to help low-income families claim millions of dollars in tax refunds and credits. By...
GivingCity Austin readers are anxious to help the victims of the fires smoldering across Central Texas – in Cedar Park, Leander, Steiner Ranch, Bastrop and more. Here are some resources for you: First, the urge to help people may be strong, but please don’t drive out to the sites of the fires unless you’re...
This is Stephanie. She’s an artist in Austin whose work you might have seen at a recent fundraiser or at a the Cool Family Gallery on Burnet Road. At least once a week, she spends almost an entire day painting, with the help of teachers and the support of a whole community of artists...
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...
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...
I don’t ever want to hear you say that you’re bored again. Because looket! There are at least 25 organizations that offer fun, fulfilling and filanthropic things for you to do. Come meet them at this awesome event created by the Austin Young Chamber of Commerce. AYC Nonprofit Fair co-presented by Future Forum Thursday,...
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