Change Makers

Apps for Change – Help Green Ribbon Schools

Hey Gang! Friend of the Blog Steve Amos pointed this cool Nokia (Yes! Nokia) contest out to us this weekend. Can you help support Green Ribbon Schools when you get a second? Steve writes: This app would integrate with the core features on www.greenribbonschools.org, allowing students and teachers to use their mobile phones to create projects, collaborate, capture media and ...

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National Child Abuse Prevention Month – Spread the Word

The folks from CASA Travis County want you to know it’s National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. And that it isn’t as well-known as October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month or February’s National Heart Month and they want to change that. This April they need your help to get the word out! To do so, they’re offering up a ...

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Hey Austin Dads!

Hey ATX daddies: Is there a special little princess in your life? Here’s the chance to give her that special night she’s always dreamed of- all dressed up, dancing with daddy, a King and a Fairy Godmother to go with it! Benefitting local non-profit, Wonders & Worries, The Wonder Ball is a highly anticipated community event that gives fathers and daughters ...

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Hot Spots. Hot Issues.

Hey Gang. I did this in 2009 and was blown away. Big fan of this program. This is the 2011 version. Leadership Austin’s Experience Austin is a great way to further your knowledge of Austin issues and strengthen your engagement with the community. These days, community connections are becoming all the more essential in both our business and civic spheres ...

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