Search the database of community services online or call 2-1-1 to speak to a representative. Habla espanol.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...
Music, film, interactive… all cross paths with the change community, especially in Austin. We’ve compiled this list of 30+ nonprofit-related events for South By Southwest 2012 to encourage you to get involved and see what the innovators and professionals are up to in the sector. Go and be amazed! THURS, MARCH 8: Funder...
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Volunteering is a purely selfish act. Just take a look at these folks: smiling, having fun with friends, learning something new and having it all be for a good cause. Keep sending us your volunteering photos! Thanks.
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....
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,...
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...
I just returned from the Communications Network conference in Boston, which is for foundation communications professionals. (I’m one. Kind of wonkish, yeah.) But it’s always great to talk with people who do exactly what I do for other organizations. Foundations don’t really compete, so everyone’s very open about their successes and failures. There’s a...
So I just pre-screened “DIVE!,” a documentary about one man’s journey from dumpster diver to food-rescue advocate. It’s one of those films that makes you realize how easy it is to make a difference. No, I am not going to start dumpster diving. But this film does make you think about all the food...
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...
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