The holiday season is typically associated with joy, love, and generosity. However, for many children in foster care or residing in homeless shelters, this time serves as a stark reminder of the difficulties they face. It is in these moments that acts of kindness and generosity shine the brightest.
Here is a list of local organizations that are looking for Holiday sponsors this year.
By
Birgit Sund on November 2, 2024
Join KidStrong for their exciting Trunk or Treat events this month!
There will be local vendors offering delicious treats and fun goodies for everyone to enjoy. Both athletic floors will be open for kids ages 11 and under to enjoy free play, with coaches on hand to supervise the fun.
Don’t miss out on this festive, family-friendly event filled with treats, giveaways, play, and community fun!
By
Birgit Sund on October 8, 2024
RED Arena is calling horse lovers of all ages! Come trick-or-treat with the horses, take pics with the minis, watch riding demos, shop gifts, goodies & decor by local vendors and the children's entrepreneurs market.
The annual event supports RED Arena's Gift Shop which provides vocational programs for adults with disabilities.
By
Birgit Sund on October 2, 2024
You are invited to The Salvation Army’s Wilco Gives! Join The Salvation Army Austin Area Command for a night of dinner, boot-scootin’ dancing, silent auction, and fellowship benefitting the Williamson County Service Center. You don't want to miss these fun silent auction prizes including tickets to Typhoon Texas, SeaWorld, Austin and San Antonio museums and restaurants, free summer camp, and more.
By
Birgit Sund on February 21, 2024
Ready for a magical night of music, food, and surprises? Join Backpack Friends on Tuesday, February 13 for their Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball!
Enjoy a delicious Cajun dinner, live music, a raffle with exquisite prizes, a silent auction, and more.
With 100% of proceeds benefit children living in food insecurity in Central Texas.
By
Birgit Sund on February 6, 2024
Would you like to volunteer your time or support other families in the Austin area this season? The Women of Austin Foundation is hosting their Jingle Bell Jamboree Toy Drive & Holiday Extravaganza on December 10th from 10am-2pm at Zilker Lodge. The event is a day full of Christmas magic, joy, and gifts for 100 single moms and their children living in the Austin area. They will enjoy pictures with Santa, cookies, crafts, a toy drive, and more fun all provided by community sponsors. Read on to learn how you can help.
By
Birgit Sund on November 14, 2023
Amplify Austin Day (March 2-3) is a Central Texas tradition. Since 2013, I Live Here I Give Here has been organizing this annual giving event. Amplify Austin Day has raised over $82 million for hundreds of local nonprofits across our 7-county region thanks to the power of collective giving.
Through the platform AmplifyATX.org, people can discover new local nonprofits to support. With over 700 participating nonpofits, we know it’s not always easy to decide where to give. Luckily, AmplifyATX.org makes finding organizations simple! Each nonprofit is organized by a “cause category.” You can search different causes from animal care and the environment to education and children. Once you select the causes that mean most to your family, you’ll be given a list of matching nonprofits.
By
Birgit Sund on February 1, 2022
We were sad to hear that
Dart’em Up, one of our kids' favorite indoor fun place (read our review of Dart’em Up
here), is in danger of having to close its doors forever due to COVID-19 and want to help them raise awareness of their ongoing fundraiser.
Here's a message from Richard McVay, Owner and Founder of Dart’em Up, one of the kindest and nicest persons we've met and who deeply cares about kids.
By
Birgit Sund on August 14, 2020