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About abehara

Studying Communication at St. Edward’s University, specializing in PR and Advertising. Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley. Happily married and Austin resident for the past 10 years.

Cultivating Virtual Community Leadership: CASA of Travis County

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month so let’s take a look at CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Travis County.  This organization provides a voice for the best interests of abused and neglected children in court, at school, and in … Continue reading

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Using Technology for Social Change: Texas Civil Rights Project

What began as a program in Austin with only two unpaid staffers has turned into a force for change that houses five legal offices across Texas.  The Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) has been a relentless advocate for racial, social, … Continue reading

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Managing Time for Social Media: Mobile Loaves & Fishes

This week, we are looking at a nonprofit that serves our homeless community, Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF). This organization is a faith-based social outreach ministry committed to providing sustainable solutions for the homeless. Their mission is to provide food … Continue reading

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Driven by Results: I Live Here, I Give Here

This week, let’s take a look at a nonprofit that is all about connecting Austinites with causes they care most about – I Live Here, I Give Here.  This organization partners with local charities and nonprofits to make them more … Continue reading

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A Crowdfunding Success Story: Amplify Austin

This week, I want to do something a little different. Instead on focusing on a specific nonprofit, I want to talk about an event that took over Austin this past week: Amplify Austin.  This was a campaign organized by I … Continue reading

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Supporting Local Food with Social Media

Let’s take a look at HOPE (Helping Other People Everywhere) Campaign, specifically at their project in Austin, the HOPE Farmers Market.  The HOPE campaign is an eco-conscious non-profit that helps artists and musicians support education projects around the world.  The … Continue reading

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A Rally for Texas Public Education: Through the Social Media Lens

This week, let’s look at Save Texas Schools, one of many programs organized by Austin Voices for Education and Youth (AVEY). Full disclosure:  my husband serves as a board member for this nonprofit.  AVEY’s initiatives focus on public schools and expanding opportunities for … Continue reading

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Using Social Media to Save Austin’s Pet Community

As an animal lover, this week’s post is dedicated to two of my favorite local nonprofits – Austin Pets Alive and Austin Humane Society.  Both organizations aim to make Austin a no-kill city and over the past few years have … Continue reading

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