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April is Global Volunteer Month

Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, today announced April as the second annual Global Volunteer Month – a time to recognize the impact of volunteering and the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges. Introduced in April 2020, Global Volunteer Month was launched as a galvanizing moment to inspire and

Texas Health and Human Services Seeking Feedback on the Needs of Older Texans

Texas Health and Human Services is seeking feedback from older adults, caregivers, and aging services providers to inform the 2022-2023 Aging Texas Well Strategic Plan, the state's plan for understanding and addressing the needs of older Texans. Eligible survey participants include:  Adults age 50 and olderPeople providing care to an older adult (50+)Organizations that provide services to older adults (50+) The survey takes about

Summer Youth Employment Program

The 2021 Summer Youth Employment Program has officially launched! Check out their website www.traviscountytx.gov/syep for information on obtaining an application and participating in the program. All job readiness training must be completed and applications received no later than March 27, 2021. *SYEP strongly recommends completing the full application process as early as possible before the

International Women’s Day

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality.  Marked annually on March 8th, International Women's Day (IWD) is

2021 Day of Service MLK Project

The MLK Day of Service encourages all Americans to improve communities through volunteer service. Despite the challenges created by COVID-19, nonprofits and communities have come together to develop new ways for volunteers to honor Dr. King through service, such as virtual projects. 2021 will mark the 26th celebration of the annual service event since Congress

Coming of Age Food Drive

Coming of Age is ramping up its scheduled donations to local food pantries. These collections of canned goods or gift cards will help multiple food pantries in the Austin area which will benefit families in need of help during this difficult time. Our January drive benefitted these food pantries: Greater Love Baptist Church Food Pantry

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