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A Concert That Will Leave You Without Regrets

Posted on July 24, 2013 by David Thomas

Soldier Thread Without Regrets Foundation Benefit Concert

Soldier Thread jams to a packed Threadgill’s

On August 10th, the sweet sound of music will drift north across Ladybird Lake as Threadgill’s and KLBJ FM help the Without Regrets Foundation throw their second annual benefit concert.

The Charity

Without Regrets was founded in Dripping Springs, Texas in June, 2011. Four months later in October, they officially gained their non-profit status. Co-founders Tara Ballard and Che Heinroth saw a need to help families with terminally ill parents to have one last moment of reprieve from the emotional and financial stresses that burden their lives. “This gives them something to look forward to other than doctor visits and treatment plans,” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Et Cetera, Non-Profits

Austin Involved: Your Opportunity to Make Austin Better

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Brittany Highland

Austin Community Steelband Volunteer Project

Austin Involved gives members the opportunity to meet great people and make a difference in our community (Credit: Austin Involved)

If you’ve been curious about how you can give back to the Austin community on a regular basis, and simultaneously spend time with like-minded people, I’ve found the organization for you. Austin Involved, a local program run by I Live Here, I Give Here, allows its members to vote for and support one fantastic Austin non-profit every month of the year.

When a non-profit is chosen by Austin Involved’s members, it benefits from a three-hour service project. Members also donate $25 per person each month to the same non-profit. That amount of money equates to what you might [Read more…]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Et Cetera, Non-Profits

Austin Music Foundation: Amazing & Free Resource for Austin Musicians

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Eric Highland

Austin musicians and bands, listen up. You want to make music because you can’t imagine doing anything else with your life…right? But you’re facing a dilemma that all aspiring musicians confront: how the heck do you make a full-time living doing what you love?

The Austin Music Foundation Supports Local Austin Musicians

Austin Music Foundation

What if you knew of a state-of-the-art resource center that was 100% free, focused solely on helping Austin-area musicians realize their dreams, and make money doing it? [Read more…]

Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Discoveries, Entertainment, Et Cetera, Music, Non-Profits Tagged With: austin music foundation

Austin Civic Orchestra Embraces Change for New Audiences

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Brittany Highland

Butler School of Music University of Texas

The Austin Civic Orchestra recently performed at UT’s Butler School of Music

The startling clash of cymbals, the thunderous boom of the kettle drums, the precise and fiery melody of the strings. No matter how old you are, if you’ve never experienced a full orchestra live, you’re missing out.

Being on the younger end of life myself, I understand that sitting in a dark concert hall for a couple of hours may not seem enjoyable. But in the middle of our fast-paced lives and over-stimulation, we could use some exposure to classical music that has withstood centuries because of how amazing it is. Live orchestra performances aren’t boring, and the Austin Civic Orchestra exists to prove that point. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Et Cetera, Music, Non-Profits

WeViva Fitness and Nutrition Classes Bring Hope to Communities in Need

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Cris Mueller

Free Yoga Classes Through WeViva

Find your Zen-Yoga with WeViva at KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program)

Living in one of America’s fittest cities, an Austin woman identified a lack of healthy lifestyle options for adults in low income communities, particularly in the areas of fitness and wellness.

Carolyn Haney, Founder of WeViva, created an amazing mix of lifestyle and social trials that are changing the way families in low income communities think about and implement exercise and nutrition in their daily lives. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Et Cetera, Non-Profits Tagged With: fitness

Grown-Up Spelling Bee Propels Literacy Coalition of Central Texas

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Brittany Highland

Great Grown Up Spelling Bee at Zach Theatre

The 10th Annual Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee took place at the Zach Theatre

Do you take for granted your ability to read and write? Whether you do or not, this statistic will blow your mind: 1 in 5 native, English-speaking adults in Central Texas can’t read or write well enough to fill out a job application.

Founded in 2001, the Literacy Coalition of Central Texas is doing something to change this startling fact. This local organization exists to improve the quality of literacy education in our area, and to increase its availability for those who need it. It’s a centralized hub that coordinates with more than 70 literacy programs in the Austin area.

As with any non-profit, fundraising is always a requirement. Ten years ago, the Literacy Coalition came up with a fun way to raise money, while providing a unique night of entertainment for [Read more…]

Filed Under: Et Cetera, Non-Profits

Fight for Air Climb: Can You Scale 31 Flights of Stairs?

Posted on April 18, 2013 by David Thomas

Fight for Air Climb at Frost Bank Tower

Participants wait their turn to scale the Frost Bank Tower!

Remember when your parents would scream at you to not run up the stairs? Guess what? The American Lung Association is telling you it’s okay: on April 27, 2013 this well-respected non-profit is having their 4th Annual Fight for Air Climb fundraiser event at the Frost Bank Tower.

Participating Austinites have the opportunity to climb roughly 31 flights of stairs!

In all seriousness, many of us know someone who is affected by lung disease and Jessica Vess isn’t any different. “My brother has asthma, my in-laws have struggled to stop smoking, and my husband’s grandfather suffered from [Read more…]

Filed Under: Et Cetera, Non-Profits

Join Us: Support Local Down Syndrome Association at Pack the Zach

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Brittany Highland

Zach Scott Theatre in Austin

Zach Scott Theatre in Austin

If you’re looking to party for a cause, join us in two weeks at the recently renovated Zach Theatre, for Pack the Zach. This exciting annual event is the most important fundraiser of the year for the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas (DSACT).

We can’t wait to show our support for DSACT on May 2, 2013. The event runs from 7-10 PM, and a lot of worthwhile fun will be packed into three short hours!

What to Expect

There’s so much for you to expect this year’s Pack the Zach event. It’s definitely encouraging to see so many community businesses volunteer to show up, create a memorable evening, and make a difference for local families! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Et Cetera, Non-Profits

What Is Human Trafficking and Why Should Austin Care?

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Guest Blogger

Children Behind Bars Human TraffickingThis guest blog post is by Kyle Bailey.

When you hear “human trafficking,” what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, it’s probably the image of Liam Neeson, his voice rasping out threats against his daughter’s captors in the 2008 movie Taken.

In a couple of ways, this image embodies the misconceptions around the evil that is human trafficking. The first misconception is that it’s “over there” (international, outside the United States). The second misconception is that human trafficking always involves shipping humans from one point to another.

Human trafficking is oppressive, evil and pervasive. It’s also here in Austin, right under our noses.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Et Cetera, Non-Profits

Austin Influential Group: Having a Ball for Charity

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Laura Darby

Secret Society Ball Benefit for Austin Pets Alive

Secret Society Ball hostess Mandy Lauderdale welcomes party-goers with puppy at her side

Waiting in line outside of the Swan Dive, the setting feels transformed. The red carpet below our feet, the excitement emanating from the other people in line, their feathers and fringe swaying in the night breeze.

We stood for our picture in front of a beautiful grey and blue fleur background, like a vignette from Downton Abbey, me in my elbow-length gloves and Adam in his white tie tuxedo with tails.

We were transported into the roaring 20’s inside, swinging jazz blaring and dancers jitterbugging on the center floor.

Our hostess, Mandy Lauderdale, floated through the crowd, yet what was trailing behind her? Wasabi, a bouncing puppy! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Et Cetera, Non-Profits

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