Amplify Austin’s encore performance was a hit. Look at what we achieved together in 24 hours: $5.7 million raised for 496 local nonprofits who transform lives in our community with your help. Over 34,000 gifts were made online by nearly 20,000 donors to causes Central Texans care about. $78,000 in prize money was awarded to nonprofits. See the winners and the incredible prize sponsors! More than 800 people raised over $442,000 for their ...
Read More »Faces of Austin – Are you in?
Hello Friends! It’s been awhile since my last post, but I wanted to announce that the Faces of Austin 2014 Call to Filmmakers is now open! Films selected for Faces of Austin Film Fest in 2014 will once again have a Premiere Screening during the SXSW Film Conference Community Screenings in March 2014. The films will also be shown at ...
Read More »Update on the Strategic Advisory Committee for Community Service, Volunteerism, and Philanthropy
Whew. Always a mouthful even to type that. If you remember this is the City of Austin task force that I am serving with. I’ve been very interested to see the discussion ebb and flow over the last few months till we decided to concentrate on community service and volunteerism. Our last meeting was a particularly interesting one in which ...
Read More »Tax Time! : Turbo Tax Giveaway and nonprofits
Preparing your taxes can be a daunting task, even for the most experienced filer. But if you’re a recent college graduate, you’re self-employed, or you’ve had a life-changing event, it can be downright head scratching. So where do you begin the process of filing a federal and state income tax return? The nonprofit Gen Y Out Loud is here to ...
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