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This Thursday there’s a fundraising party you won’t want to miss, ADL’s True Colors at Wanderlust Live. You’ll want to be there because first, all your friends will be there and, second, because now more than ever, we need ADL. The Anti-Defamation League sounds like an old-school charity, but it’s mission is (unfortunately) extremely...
For me it was Wonder Woman. Even today, it’s Wonder Woman. The jet, the bracelets, the lasso… but mostly it’s because of her dark hair. There weren’t a lot of brunettes who were considered beautiful on TV in the ’70s. So when Lynda Carter put on the Wonder Woman bathing suit… it was mind-blowing....
Our annual list of where to hand out, pick up and donate school supplies, clothing and backpacks for Austin-area kids. Get excited about back to school, y’all! I’ll add to this list as I get more information, so keep checking back. (Send to monica@givingcity.com) FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KIDS – ALL MANOS DE CRISTO...
Every Monday for 25 years, Dan Henshaw has been the volunteer, all-around tool man for the massive, year-round project that is The Settlement Home Annual Charity Garage Sale. But last Monday was special: Last Monday Henshaw celebrated his 90th birthday. NINE-TEE. If you’re starting to think to yourself, “Man, that guy is 90? I...
How do seven kids get from South Austin to Ames, Iowa? With creative problem solving, a movie, and your support! They won first place at the Central Texas Regional competition. They won first place at the Texas State competition. They will represent their school, their community, Austin, and Texas at the 33rd annual...
See what’s happening in Austin philanthropy, hear from local leaders and be a better philanthropist now. INSIDE THE NEW ISSUE: How to volunteer with kids Online giving reality check Charles Barnett and Austin leaders now Understanding affordable housing The key to a great fundraising event Nominate a 2012 New Philanthropist And a lot more...
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...
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...
THE SUMMER 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 Guide to Great Fundraising Events Experts weigh in on what’s hot, what’s in and what works A Little Story...
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...
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