Nonprofit

New Salvation Army Family Store to open June 8

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:33:47 GMT

The newest location of the Salvation Army Family Store opens June 8 in the former Lack’s Furniture store at US 183 and Anderson Mill Road.

Southwest Austin charity's climb to raise money for Ghanian village

Fri, 31 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

A group of volunteers from Central Texas is planning to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in mid-June as part of an effort by local charity Real Life Missions to raise money for Vea, a village in Ghana.

Spring Fest raises money for youth, adults with disabilities

Wed, 08 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Funds raised by Southwest Austin–based nonprofit The Adventurers Academy of Lifelong Learning during Spring Fest 2013 on May 11 will support activities for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, board member Elizabeth Gandy said.

The Austin Harmony Project Inc.

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:02:07 GMT

From the center of a stage at The Austin Harmony Project Inc.’s office, the confident voice of 45-year-old Tobin Merritt carries as he croons the Hank Williams song “Kaw-Liga” into a microphone.

Texas 4000

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

This summer, 71 University of Texas at Austin students will take a 70-day journey to Anchorage, Alaska, on a charity bicycle ride that is more than twice as long as the Tour de France.

‘One Heart’

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

When Kris Hogan, coach at Grapevine Faith Christian School, looked at the football schedule in 2008, he saw an unusual opponent.

Study: Central Texas pre-K programs improve chances of kindergarten readiness

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

In an E3 Alliance study of Central Texas children, overall kindergarten readiness was higher among students enrolled in ISD pre-K programs, pre-K at childhood centers or HeadStart programming than those not enrolled in pre-K.

Luxury Home Show helps local homeless youth

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

LifeWorks, a nonprofit organization that helps youth and their families achieve self-sufficiency, will receive the proceeds from the Luxury Home Show at The Reserve at Lake Travis, 19926 Thurman Bend Road in Spicewood.

Amplify Austin raises nearly $2.8 million for nonprofit organizations

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:02:00 GMT

The online philanthropy day aimed to raise $1 million within 24 hours.

Wonders & Worries

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Wonders & Worries provides free support services to children ages 2–18 who have a parent or guardian with a physical life-threatening illness.

Tapestry Dance Company

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Tapestry Dance Company makes every effort to never turn away a student who wants to dance, according to co-founders Acia Gray and Deirdre Strand.

CARS

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Call a Ride of Southlake has been providing independence for seniors and disabled adults since 2000.

Cy-Hope expands services in 2013

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:00:00 GMT

The Center for Children and Families—a counseling clinic under Cy–Hope—opened its doors Jan. 2, offering counseling, training and consultation to young children, adolescents, parents and entire families.

Credit union foundation, family donate funds to Dell Children's

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT

United Heritage Charity Foundation and the Clarke family of Austin together donate $50,000 to Dell Children's Medical Center.