Texas Young Masters honors young student artists in Texas
The program provides students in 8th-11th grades with grants to pursue advanced study in their artistic discipline.
I Live Here I Give Here leading Central Texas #GivingTuesdayNow campaign on May 5
For the Central Texas campaign, I Live Here I Give Here is looking to build up dependable, unrestricted funds by asking people to make recurring gifts.
Penguin Random House donates 750K books to students following school closures due to COVID-19
Publishing company Penguin Random House announced it has donated 750,000 books to First Book, an education nonprofit dedicated to bringing books to students in need amid school closures due to COVID-19.
Austin Disaster Relief Network distributes aid to those impacted by COVID-19
So far, the ADRN has assisted 28 families/individuals in the area with money raised through the COVID-19 fund.
Austin FC and Yeti hold virtual food drive for Central Texas Food Bank
Both organizations also announced they would be matching donations.
Central Texas Food Bank distributes largest amount of emergency food boxes in Del Valle
Each box is 28 pounds filled with shelf-stable items like peanut butter, rice, tuna and hygiene kits, one for each household.
Central Texas Food Bank distributing food at Del Valle HS for those in need
Today's Emergency Relief Food Distribution is from 9 a.m. to noon. Drivers can head to the parking lot of Del Valle High School located at 5201 Ross Road.
Andy Roddick Foundation launches Family Emergency Fund
The fund is aimed at empowering and supporting families and teachers with the greatest need in the community to help those who will be hit the hardest.
Food distribution program launched for Austin homeless community
On April 9, the Central Texas Food Bank supplied the city with shelf-stable, easy to open food. Packaging and distribution was then staged at the Austin Convention Center, where convention staff helped pack over 1,000 bags. The bags were then distributed to encampments outside of the 'urban core.'
Central Texas Food Bank distributes food to those in need during COVID-19 pandemic
The event was held in the parking lot of LBJ High School and those in need were allowed to get one food box and one hygiene box.
Austin Disaster Relief Network launches fundraising campaign for those impacted by COVID-19
The COVID-19 Relief Fund is being launched to help support individuals and families in need of emergency funds to cover costs associated with food and gas as well as other essential items as additional funds are raised.
Central Texans step up to help others as COVID-19 cases climb
Businesses and people in our area are doing their part to give back to those in need in the community.
Mozart's Coffee Roasters giving free crawfish meal to those in need
Mozart's is known for its annual Christmas lights display that has people lining up to watch but today (4/10) people will be there for a pop-up drive-thru where they'll be able to get a free crawfish meal.
Cotton Global Disaster Solutions helps feed Austin healthcare workers
Cotton Global Disaster Solutions in partnership with the Cotton Foundation and Cotton Culinary delivered and served a total of 1,500 fresh lunches to staff at Dell Children's Medical Center, St. David's Medical Center and St. David's Medical Center South Austin.
Kendra Scott repurposes materials for face masks that will be donated to Austin hospitals
The company donated its yellow branded bandanas to local female volunteer groups to sew masks that are desperately needed.
Garrison Brothers Distillery launches campaign to raise money for Team Rubicon
The campaign is called OPERATION CRUSH COVID-19 and the money raised by Garrison Brothers Distillery will go to the veteran-led disaster response organization which is currently helping with COVID-19 response.
Austin's Couch Potatoes looking for volunteers to help sew masks from home
The company is offering an at-home sewing kit for those interested in helping. Volunteers must have a functional sewing machine with thread.
ALL TOGETHER ATX: Virtual telethon raising funds to help community relief efforts in Central TX
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Austin Community Foundation and United Way for Greater Austin have partnered to create All Together ATX.
ATX Living Room Picnic event to help support local businesses & musicians
To participate in the ATX Living Room Picnic, people are asked to purchase a meal from a restaurant, grab a bottle of wine or crowler of beer and then spread out a blanket and safely enjoy from the comfort of your home.
Easy Tiger launches community challenge to help feed those affected by coronavirus
Easy Tiger hopes to reach its goal in the next 60 days. It will cover all labor and fixed costs to bake and deliver each loaf and it's asking community support to help pay for flour and other essential ingredients to make bread.