The Gift of Hope

Austinites spread generosity at Frost Bank's donation drive-through Austinites spread generosity at Frost Bank's donation drive-through

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12.14.20  |  1:58 pm

Austinites in the mood to give had a worthy place to direct their energy on December 10: the Frost Bank ...

MESSAGE OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE

Austin theater auctions off chance to write message on iconic marquee Austin theater auctions off chance to write message on iconic marquee By Chantal Rice

12.7.20  |  12:44 pm

Austinites craving the limelight might get the chance to see their name in lights — or at least a personalized holiday ...

The Season of Giving

Help feed Austin's hungry at Frost Bank's donation drop-off event Help feed Austin's hungry at Frost Bank's donation drop-off event

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11.20.20  |  12:00 pm

Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? Then mark your calendar for Thursday, December 10, when CultureMap ...

Sprucing Up

4 Austin neighborhood parks unveil plans for big improvements 4 Austin neighborhood parks unveil plans for big improvements By Katie Friel

11.20.20  |  11:24 am

Four Austin parks are getting cool new amenities thanks to a new grant from Austin Parks Foundation. The organization has ...

History of Austin

4 fun ways to help Austin charities during the pandemic holiday season 4 fun ways to help Austin charities during the pandemic holiday season By Shelley Bueche

11.9.20  |  2:24 pm

November typically conjures up images of family gatherings, meal sharing, and helping your neighbors. However, as we enter the ninth ...

a gem of an idea

Texas jeweler unveils literature-inspired necklace for a good cause Texas jeweler unveils literature-inspired necklace for a good cause By Julia Davila

11.6.20  |  3:23 pm

A family-owned fine jeweler is helping children create a library to call their own. Dubin’s Fine Jewelry recently launched ...

On the Road

Austin's homegrown cookie company bakes up first-ever food truck Austin's homegrown cookie company bakes up first-ever food truck By Chantal Rice

11.6.20  |  1:50 pm

Tiffany Chen is one smart cookie. The co-founder of Austin-based Tiff’s Treats, along with husband Leon Chen, has spent ...

Taking root

Austin nonprofit launches grassroots campaign to plant 1 million trees Austin nonprofit launches grassroots campaign to plant 1 million trees By Katie Friel

10.22.20  |  3:56 pm

A local nonprofit is unveiling an unbe-leaf-able goal: to plant 1 million trees in Austin. TreeFolks has launched Keep Austin ...

COVID-19 Impact

Jimmy Fallon partners to donate $15,000 to struggling Austin theater Jimmy Fallon partners to donate $15,000 to struggling Austin theater By Daranesha Herron, KVUE News

10.12.20  |  10:52 am

KVUE — Jimmy Fallon announced on The Tonight Show on October 8 that he, in partnership with Indeed, is giving The ...

Socially distant Fun

Austin drive-in concert series lights up with all-star musical lineup Austin drive-in concert series lights up with all-star musical lineup By Katie Friel

10.8.20  |  10:45 am

If you're missing live music, an Austin drive-in concert series may have the cure of your socially distant blues ...

Party For A Purpose

Here are Austin's top 8 virtual fundraisers to attend this fall Here are Austin's top 8 virtual fundraisers to attend this fall By Paige Turner

9.28.20  |  9:00 am

Fall fundraising season in Austin is shaping up to be a bit different this year. Although in-person celebrations and soirees ...

Good Works

Longhorn quarterback scores big award for off-field endeavors Longhorn quarterback scores big award for off-field endeavors By Paul Livengood, KVUE News

9.24.20  |  4:30 pm

KVUE — University of Texas' starting quarterback Sam Ehlinger has already been named to several lists for his performance on the ...

beefing up its presence

Austin food charity grows presence with new chapters across Texas Austin food charity grows presence with new chapters across Texas By Eric Sandler

9.2.20  |  4:01 pm

The Austin Food & Wine Alliance is expanding across Texas. Best known for events like Wine & Swine and the Official Drink ...

Outdoors in Austin

Celebrate Austin's oldest hike-and-bike trail at special 2-week event Celebrate Austin's oldest hike-and-bike trail at special 2-week event By Melissa Gaskill

8.28.20  |  10:34 am

In years past, the Shoal Creek Conservancy hosted an annual spring fundraising event called the Shoal Creek Social, featuring live ...

how to help

Here's how Texans can help those affected by Hurricane Laura Here's how Texans can help those affected by Hurricane Laura By Steven Devadanam

8.27.20  |  4:00 pm

Hurricane Laura, a Category 4 storm that is considered one of the strongest to ever make landfall, has hit along ...

Kendra Gives Back

Austin's favorite jewelry designer shines with virtual day of giving Austin's favorite jewelry designer shines with virtual day of giving By Julia Davila

8.14.20  |  10:45 am

Beloved Austin jewelry designer Kendra Scott is celebrating National Nonprofit Day with more than 100 Kendra Gives Back events on ...

COVID-19 Impact

Austin creatives impacted by COVID-19 now eligible for $2,000 grant Austin creatives impacted by COVID-19 now eligible for $2,000 grant By Adam Boles

8.13.20  |  10:31 am

Thanks to a resolution passed in June by the Austin City Council, working artists and creatives in the Capital City ...

Virtual Summer

Stroll through Austin's historic downtown houses during virtual tour Stroll through Austin's historic downtown houses during virtual tour By Katie Friel

8.10.20  |  11:30 am

In normal times, a home tour is one of my favorite activities. Traipsing through beautiful properties fulfills both my love ...

Charity Spotlight

Austin nonprofit's big fundraiser goes virtual to keep the music alive Austin nonprofit's big fundraiser goes virtual to keep the music alive By Arden Ward

7.27.20  |  2:32 pm

Every fall, Health Alliance for Austin Musicians brings together local music lovers and performers for a day full of fundraising ...

Doing Good

Hill Country counties among 10 most charitable places in Texas Hill Country counties among 10 most charitable places in Texas By Lindsey Wilson

7.10.20  |  1:49 pm

One bright spot during this difficult time has been watching people up their charitable contributions, whether that means giving money ...

Nonprofit News

City of Austin announces $6M in COVID-19 relief grants for nonprofits City of Austin announces $6M in COVID-19 relief grants for nonprofits By Vivian Ortiz, KVUE

7.7.20  |  12:45 pm

KVUE — The Austin City Council has approved more than $23 million to help nonprofits and businesses during this COVID-19 pandemic ...

Cycle for change

UT Austin's popular ride against cancer switches gears to go virtual UT Austin's popular ride against cancer switches gears to go virtual By Katrina Autem

6.19.20  |  10:29 am

In response to the risk of COVID-19, Texas 4000 has changed plans for its 2020 summer ride for cancer awareness ...

Bring the restaurant home

3 Austin chefs dish out virtual cooking classes to support urban farm 3 Austin chefs dish out virtual cooking classes to support urban farm By Katie Friel

6.10.20  |  1:15 pm

Urban Roots is cooking up something special for its next fundraiser. Like so many organizations, the local nonprofit has been ...

Y-M-C-A

YMCA of Austin flexes opening date for gyms, pools, and summer camps YMCA of Austin flexes opening date for gyms, pools, and summer camps By Katie Friel

5.27.20  |  1:16 pm

Fitness fans and parents, take note: YMCA of Austin is rolling out its reopen plan, including facilities, summer camps, swimming ...

Movie time

Austin Film Society unreels at-home movies from indie Texas filmmakers Austin Film Society unreels at-home movies from indie Texas filmmakers By Katie Friel

5.22.20  |  9:13 am

Texas movie theaters may now reopen at limited capacity, but AFS Cinema is among the many waiting a bit longer ...

Research on the Rocks

Tito's pours $1M into Texas research institution for COVID-19 vaccine Tito's pours $1M into Texas research institution for COVID-19 vaccine By Natalie Harms, InnovationMap

5.14.20  |  11:49 am

A famous Austin-based vodka distiller is sending funds to a Houston research group that's working on a vaccine to ...

Opt for Optimism

Austin artist talks inspiration behind bright new South Lamar mural Austin artist talks inspiration behind bright new South Lamar mural

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4.29.20  |  12:00 pm

The new "Optimism Starts With You" mural that has gone up on the side of the restaurant TLC in Lamar ...

Austin Music Matters

Beloved Austin venues find ways to keep music alive during COVID-19 Beloved Austin venues find ways to keep music alive during COVID-19 By John Laird

4.27.20  |  1:59 pm

We may not be able to pack into Austin’s music clubs right now, but there are still ways to ...

Ambitious Austinites

Austin Under 40 reveals the impressive nominees for 2020 awards Austin Under 40 reveals the impressive nominees for 2020 awards By Katrina Autem

4.10.20  |  8:58 am

For 22 years, Austin Under 40 has celebrated the city's young, innovative, and inspirational leaders. And this year is ...

Opt for Optimism

New South Austin mural spreads optimism when we need it the most New South Austin mural spreads optimism when we need it the most

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4.8.20  |  4:20 pm

Everyone could use a smile right now, and Frost Bank is ready to supply it with a new mural going ...