I’ve always been an avid reader. Admittedly, I’m the daughter of an English teacher, and have fond memories of summers spent at the library, leaving with arms full of books. As a mother, I can easily pass on buying my son clothes and toys, but I have a weakness for collecting books. As a...
LIFT Alliance Working to Break the Cycle of Violen...
posted by Nicole Basham
As we reflect upon the passing of another Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the Inauguration, we are buoyed by a sense of hope, but also saddled with a recognition that there are many in our community that need help. Here in Austin, the demand for social services continues to climb, and with donations lagging from a weak economy and a decline in public dollars, nonprofit organizations are feeling the pinch. Necessity can be the mother of invention, however, and two local groups have decided to join forces to improve services to the community and increase business efficiencies. This effort has resulted in the formation of the LIFT Alliance,...
Season of Giving: Ke...
posted by Nicole Basham
Having children makes us all remember the magic of this time of year. The sparkle in their eyes as you unpack the decorations. The inevitable laughter from watching their favorite holiday movie — for the hundredth time. The palpable warmth that comes from snuggling beside each other as...
Season of Giving: Gr...
posted by Nicole Basham
Having children makes us all remember the magic of this time of year. The sparkle in their eyes as you unpack the decorations. The inevitable laughter from watching their favorite holiday movie — for the hundredth time. The palpable warmth that comes from snuggling beside each other as...
Season of Giving: Ro...
posted by Nicole Basham
Having children makes us all remember the magic of this time of year. The sparkle in their eyes as you unpack the decorations. The inevitable laughter from watching their favorite holiday movie — for the hundredth time. The palpable warmth that comes from snuggling beside each other as...
Season of Giving: Wa...
posted by Nicole Basham
Having children makes us all remember the magic of this time of year. The sparkle in their eyes as you unpack the decorations. The inevitable laughter from watching their favorite holiday movie — for the hundredth time. The palpable warmth that comes from snuggling beside each other as...
Thanksgiving Volunte...
posted by Catherine Prystup
As Thanksgiving gets closer and closer, many people across the Austin area are wondering how they can help feed the less fortunate. Below are several organizations still in need of volunteers and donations. Be sure to contact the organization directly with any questions you might...
