About AIDS Services of Austin “Our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of the community and people affected by HIV and AIDS. We envision an empowered community committed to healthier lives, free from stigma, for people affected by HIV and AIDS.” https://www.asaustin.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Office Support Community Events Volunteers Facilities Volunteers Helping Hands FoodContinue reading “AIDS Services of Austin”
Category Archives: Low-Income Neighbors
Austin Baptist Chapel’s Angel House Soup Kitchen
About Angel House “‘Angel House’ is the Soup Kitchen Ministry of the Austin Baptist Chapel. The Austin Baptist Chapel is a 501-(c)(3) corporation organized under the State of Texas. Much like a church, we have a seven-member Board of Directors that oversees the decision-making of current needs, financial matters, and ensures the Chapel ministry accomplishesContinue reading “Austin Baptist Chapel’s Angel House Soup Kitchen”
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, Inc.
About PPGTX “Planned Parenthood is America’s most trusted provider of reproductive health care.” https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas Volunteer Opportunities Data entry Community outreach Event help Volunteer Requirements PPGTX does not list volunteer requirements on their website. To apply to be a volunteer, go to PPGTX’s Volunteer page. Or visit their homepage: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, Inc.Continue reading “Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, Inc.”
Lake Travis Crisis Ministries
About LT Crisis Ministries “The Lake Travis Crisis Ministries is an ecumenical organization open to help anyone living within the boundaries of the Lake Travis Independent School District (zip codes 78734, 78738, 78669). We provide food, financial aid, and support to all in need, on an individualized case by case basis.” http://www.ltcrisisministries.org/ Volunteer Opportunities FoodContinue reading “Lake Travis Crisis Ministries”
Jeremiah Program Austin
About Jeremiah “Jeremiah Program offers one of the nation’s most successful strategies for transforming families from poverty to prosperity two generations at a time. Jeremiah prepares determined single mothers to excel in the workforce, readies their children to succeed in school, and reduces generational dependence on public assistance.” https://jeremiahprogram.org/about-us/ Volunteer Opportunities Evening Childcare Cook forContinue reading “Jeremiah Program Austin”
Austin Partners in Education
About APIE “Focusing on Austin ISD’s schools located in under-resourced communities and serving predominantly economically disadvantaged students, Austin Partners in Education delivers innovative, volunteer-driven academic and mentoring programs. APIE’s 1,550 volunteers work with students at pivotal junctures in their education, providing a vital extension of academic and social/emotional support to students. Through the flagship Classroom CoachingContinue reading “Austin Partners in Education”
Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO)
About ECHO “The Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is the lead agency that plans and implements community-wide strategies to end homelessness in Austin and Travis County. We are the backbone for the homeless services system and work closely with nonprofits and government agencies to coordinate assistance and housing forContinue reading “Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO)”
Skillpoint Alliance
About Skillpoint “Skillpoint Alliance is a 501(c)3 workforce development organization that provides in-demand workforce training to vulnerable members of the Central Texas community. It is in connection with local industry partners that Skillpoint is able to offer these unique professional training and educational opportunities.” http://skillpointalliance.org/about-us/who-we-are/ Volunteer Opportunities Help with various training programs, like: Empower ComputerContinue reading “Skillpoint Alliance”
Austin Free-Net
About AFN “Our mission is to provide technology training and computer access to the community, fostering skills that enable people to succeed in the digital age. Austin Free-Net believes that access to the internet is imperative in the 21st century and beyond and those without the digital skills to use any digital device and specificallyContinue reading “Austin Free-Net”
Keep Austin Fed
About KAF “Our Mission: Reduce hunger and help the environment by connecting surplus food with our neighbors in need.” https://keepaustinfed.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Food runners: Pick up excess food from grocery stores, hotels, caterers, schools, restaurants, and more, and deliver it to one of KAF’s partner organizations that feed people in need. Groups: Adopt a foodContinue reading “Keep Austin Fed”
Breakthrough Central Texas
About Breakthrough “Breakthrough Central Texas creates a path to and through college for students who will become the first in their families to earn a college degree.” http://breakthroughctx.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Academic coaches After-school tutors High school or college application coaches Projects and special events Administrative volunteers Volunteer Requirements Submit a volunteer application. Attend a volunteerContinue reading “Breakthrough Central Texas”
Austin Bar Association
About ABA “The Austin Bar Association is made up of more than 4,300 attorneys within the Austin-area. The Austin Bar prides itself on a long-standing commitment to provide attorneys continuing legal education, networking and social opportunities, along with service to the community.” https://www.austinbar.org/about-the-bar-association/ Volunteer Opportunities American Gateways: Meet with women seeking immigration asylum at Hutto Residential Detention Center. VolunteerContinue reading “Austin Bar Association”
Workers Defense Project
About WDP “The WDP is a membership-based organization that empowers low-income workers to achieve fair employment through education, direct services, organizing and strategic partnerships.” https://www.workersdefense.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Policy research Grant writing Fundraising Teaching English as a Second Language Data entry Web development Marketing and communications Volunteer Requirements WDP does not have volunteer requirements listed on theirContinue reading “Workers Defense Project”
Operation Turkey
About Operation Turkey “We are community of volunteers with no paid employees that work together to ensure that everyone receives a meal on Thanksgiving Day. Each year we prepare, package, and deliver meals to the homeless and less fortunate in just 4 hours.” http://www.operationturkey.com/ Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer throughout the year to ensure everything is inContinue reading “Operation Turkey”
LifeWorks
About LifeWorks “LifeWorks is a fearless advocate for youth and families seeking their path to self-sufficiency. We are committed to innovative problem solving, shared accountability and a relentless focus on achieving real, sustainable and measurable results for the clients we serve.” https://www.lifeworksaustin.org/what-we-do Volunteer Opportunities Help with a scheduled group volunteer project Attend a Faces of LifeWorksContinue reading “LifeWorks”
Hindu Charities for America
About HC4A “HC4A’s mission is to Bridge Income Disparity Through Education in the spirit of “Serve where you Live”. Founded in 2010, HC4A, helps all economically disadvantaged students by donating school supplies and providing vocational scholarships.” https://www.hc4a.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Help administer the charity Assist with fundraising events Spread the word about HC4A Hold HC4A socialsContinue reading “Hindu Charities for America”
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
About HAAM “We provide access to affordable healthcare for Austin’s low-income working musicians, with a focus on prevention and wellness. Many Austin musicians are self-employed and have no access to health insurance or basic healthcare. They often work multiple jobs and struggle to pay for food, clothing and shelter, with nothing left for healthcare.” https://myhaam.org/our-story/Continue reading “Health Alliance for Austin Musicians”
Texas Kids Read
About Texas Kids Read “Texas Kids Read gives free books to kids in Title 1 elementary schools in Austin. We are currently working with Pleasant Hill, Ortega, Odom and Langford Elementary Schools. Between these four schools they have approximately 1,600 students.” https://txkidsread.org/about/ Volunteer Opportunities Book Sorting: Sort donated books by grade and genre. Book Cleaning: Remove price tags, cover up writingsContinue reading “Texas Kids Read”
Bliss Kid Yoga
About BKY “Bliss Kid Yoga is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit dedicated to nurturing community health and wellness by providing both free and affordable yoga and mindfulness programs for children, families and educators. Bliss Kid Yoga specializes in programs for sensitive populations including children and families who are survivors of abuse, children with exceptionalities, English languageContinue reading “Bliss Kid Yoga”
Green Corn Project
About GCP “Green Corn Project (GCP) is a grassroots, volunteer-run organization dedicated to helping Central Texans in need grow their own organic vegetables. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, GCP installs organic food gardens for elderly, low-income, and disabled community members as well as for elementary schools, community centers, and shelters in underserved areas of Austin. We turn unusedContinue reading “Green Corn Project”
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