This week marks the end of the blogging project for my Social Media for PR class. As I had mentioned, this project was the first time I had ever written a blog. Over the course of the semester I have … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
Let’s talk about Con Mi MADRE. Full discloser: I am an active member of the Junior League of Austin and I have been serving Con Mi MADRE as a volunteer through our community project partnerships since September 2012. Con Mi … Continue reading
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
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
