Austin Ed Fund announces new rounds of Special Grant Program
Austin Ed Fund is looking for innovative approaches from teachers and staff across AISD that attempt to solve inequities in the community.
Amplify Austin Day raises $12.5 million for Central Texas nonprofits
Amplify Austin Day raised more than $12.5 million in 2021 for 686 participating nonprofit organizations spanning seven Central Texas counties.
Give to local nonprofits and help those in need on Amplify Austin Day
You can donate to close to 700 local nonprofits.
Austin Humane Society helping pet owners with pet food pantry event
The Austin Humane Society is offering some help for pet owners who may be struggling to keep their pets fed.
Shortage of blood donations at We Are Blood after storm closure
The winter storm forced the blood bank’s three donor centers and mobile drives to close from February 13 through February 18 which resulted in a loss of thousands of donations.
Places in Central Texas to go to get a free shower, wash laundry
Organizations and businesses are stepping in to help to offer a place for people to go if they need a shower or to do some laundry.
How to help Texans in need following winter storm, where to donate
The severe winter weather that hit Texas has had a devastating impact on many in Central Texas
Where to get free water, meals in Austin area on Monday, Feb. 22
Local officials, businesses, and other organizations are providing water, hot meals, and support for people seeking help after last week's winter storm.
Austin ISD offering free curbside meals at 33 schools
Austin Independent School District is serving free curbside meals on Monday, February 22 for children and their caregivers at 33 schools
City of Austin to distribute free water at 10 sites across city
Monday's distribution starts at 9 a.m. and will remain open until 5 p.m. or while supplies last.
4 councilmembers call on city manager for citywide food distribution
Four Austin City Councilmembers have co-signed a letter to the City Manager asking for a citywide food distribution operation.
Central Texas Food Bank serves more than 2200 households Saturday
According to the Central Texas Food Bank, 2,256 households were served, the second-highest total for an event like this.
Central Texas Food Bank to hold two distributions in Del Valle, Kyle
The Central Texas Food Bank is holding two emergency food distributions this weekend, one in Kyle and one in Del Valle.
Construction now complete on Austin's first dual-track trail
The city's first dual-track trail has finished construction in East Austin filling the final gap in the All Ages and Abilities Bicycle network.
Send a Valentine’s Day card to Texans living in senior communities
Six senior living community locations across Texas are now accepting letters and cards for Valentine’s Day to bring hope and joy to senior adults and senior living employees.
Community shows support for family of pediatrician killed by other doctor
A vigil took place in front of where it all happened, and the community is trying to do everything it can to help Dr. Dodson's family.
We Are Blood needs convalescent plasma following holiday COVID spike
We Are Blood says it is experiencing a critical shortage in donations of convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 patients.
San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter exceeds Dec. adoption goal, still needs foster homes
The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter (SMRAS) says it has exceeded its December goal of 120 new adoptions but says that it still needs foster homes due to limited staffing and volunteers at the shelter.
Ivanka Trump helps hand out boxes of food at South Florida distribution event
First daughter Ivanka Trump helped hand out boxes of food to families in need at a South Florida church on Tuesday.
Dell Children's helps patients & their families celebrate holidays
Associates and volunteers at Dell Children's Medical Center, part of Ascension, are helping more than 110 patients and their families celebrate the holiday season.