I Live Here I Give Here 2020

COVER_ILHIGH_2020.indd 13

12/19/19 11:10 AM

COVER_ILHIGH_2020.indd 15

12/19/19 10:56 AM

CONTENTS 2020

I LIVE HERE I GIVE HERE MAGAZINE An annual guide to giving back local produced in par tnership by I Live Here I Give Here and Austin Monthly.

2020 / V O L . 2 I LIVE HERE I GIVE HERE PAT S Y W O O D S M A R T I N , Founder C O U R T N E Y M A N U E L , Executive Director L I N D S AY M U S E , Chief Operations Officer J E S S I M O O N , Sr. Director of Development C H R I S T I A N W E L L S , Director of Strategic Programs & Events A N D R E W S M U L L E N , Director of Finance C H R I S T I N E H E R L I N , Sr. Manager of Nonprofit and Customer Relations S TA C E Y I N G R A M K A L E H , Sr. Manager of Marketing and Communications BOARD OF DIRECTORS K AT H Y S M I T H - W I L L M A N , Board Chair T I M H AY D E N , Vice Chair R A B E C C A C R O S S , Treasurer B L A K E A B S H E R , Secretar y MELISSA ANDERSON STEVE BURT RICH COFFEY Z ACK FLORE S KAREN FROST ROB PENNINGTON CELESTE QUESADA T R E V O R S C OT T MARISA SECCO JACKIE SEKIGUCHI T. J . T U R N E R K.C. WALDRON TED WASSERMAN SPECIAL THANKS NONPROFIT MEMBERS COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL NONPROFIT ADVISORY COUNCIL

2/ LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

Photographer WHITNEY MARTIN

3 / C R E AT I N G A MORE GENEROUS COMMUNITY 4/ A CALL FOR NONPROFIT C O L L A B O R AT I O N 5/ LEADING THROUGH MENTORSHIP 6/ PL ACE S WE LOVE, SUPPORTED BY NONPROFITS WE LOVE

01

8/ WHY I GIVE: STORIES FROM OUR NEIGHBORS 14/ SPONSORED NONPROFIT GIVING GUIDE 32/ REFLECTIONS: 7 AMPLIFY AUSTIN D AY S W I T H E A R L MAXWELL

A U S T I N M O N T H LY / O P E N S K Y M E D I A I N C .

R E B E C C A F O N T E N OT C O R D, Editorial Director D AV I D G . L O Y O L A , Ar t Director J U L I E A . K U N K L E , VP of Sales M I S T Y P E N N O C K , Adver tising Sales/Project Manager D AV I D H A S S M A N N , Graphic Designer/ Production Manager

COURTESY I LIVE HERE I GIVE HERE AND NONPROFIT MEMBERS

MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTORS

Writers & Editors CHRISTINE HERLIN S TA C E Y I N G R A M K A L E H COURTNEY MANUEL JESSI MOON L I N D S AY M U S E

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2 0 2 0

ILHIGH_2020.indd 1

12/19/19 10:43 AM

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

The State of Giving in Central Texas

• •

DEAR NEIGHBOR, At I Live Here I Give Here, we talk a lot about defining generosity. Over the past 20 years working in philanthropy, I have often found myself in conversations with community members who are disillusioned by giving. They think their charitable contributions won’t make a difference, or that their gift in support of a cause they care deeply about isn’t significant enough, or that the limited time they have to volunteer won’t move the needle, or that their voice isn’t loud enough to be heard. And I wholeheartedly understand this dilemma, especially when large five-, six-, or even sevenfigure gifts are applauded and recognized community-wide. How can the average citizen compete with that? But after a year as executive director of the I Live Here I Give Here team, I have seen the transformational power of collective giving, especially on Amplify Austin Day—because on this day, every Central Texan can come together to make a difference for the causes they care most about.

In fact, last year alone more than 31,000 households made a gift during Amplify Austin Day. Together, those individuals, families, and local businesses donated $11.2 million, which resulted in mission-critical support for over 750 local nonprofits. This incredible show of collective generosity directly translates to kids with full tummies, elderly residents with rides to doctor appointments and grocery stores, animals finding their forever homes, and so much more.

At I Live Here I Give Here, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to participate in our community, to give back, and to leave their mark. Our mission brings together the hearts of generous people and leverages local resources to make a powerful impact across Central Texas.

In this issue of I Live Here I Give Here Magazine, you will read about how engaging in community-centric generosity has enriched lives, empowered our nonprofit sector, and resulted in real change for individuals, families, businesses, and even the plants and animals calling Central Texas home.

I hope that in reading the testimonials and stories of impact in this issue, you’ll see how every one of us has something important to give. I hope, too, that you will be inspired to consider what you might do to build a more vibrant, prosperous, equitable, and generous community. Your generosity matters!

With gratitude,

Courtney Manuel Executive Director I Live Here I Give Here

02

•

•

• •

•

Austin is ranked #33 on the list of most generous major cities in the country, determined by giving per capita.

Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio are all ranked higher.

(The Chronicle of Philanthropy, 2018) In 2019, Amplify Austin Day raised $11.2 million in 24 hours from donors, businesses, and foundations.

Over 31,000 local residents participate in Amplify Austin Day each year. That’s approximately 1.5% of the Austin metro area population.

Imagine the transformative impact we could produce with greater participation!

Volunteerism has declined in recent years, with only 32% of all Austin area residents volunteering five or more hours in a year. (RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service, 2019) There are 6,000+ nonprofits in Central Texas—more than in any other part of the state—serving the needs of our community, which means thousands of opportunities to volunteer and find a cause you’re passionate about.

(Mission Capital, On the Verge) 72% of Central Texas nonprofits serve their missions with less than $100K in income.

81% of nonprofits report that demand for services has increased over the past year (as of 2015). The demand is only growing. (Mission Capital, On the Verge) Nonprofits directly contribute to the state economy, making up $1 out of every $13 of our state’s $110 billion annual gross product. (United Ways of Texas, 2019)

WHITNEY MARTIN

•

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2 0 2 0

ILHIGH_2020.indd 2

12/19/19 10:43 AM

ABOUT YOUR GIVING JOURNEY STEP ONE:

Find a cause you are passionate about, where you feel personally compelled to make a difference.

STEP THREE:

MAKING CENTRAL TEXAS MORE GENEROUS S TA R T S W I T H Y O U

COURTESY I LIVE HERE I GIVE HERE

I Live He re I Give Here co n n ec ts Au s tin ite s w ith loc al c au s e s that help s h ape a pro s perous f u tu re f or the c om m u n ity Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to town, I Live Here I Give Here is your go-to resource to discover meaningful ways to get involved with local nonprofits. A nonprofit organization that works in collaboration with over 750 nonprofit members, I Live Here I Give Here (ILHIGH) envisions a Central Texas that is the most generous community in the nation.

ILHIGH convenes and connects people, foundations, and businesses with causes they are passionate about, empowering them to give back local through volunteerism, advocacy, nonprofit board and committee service, and charitable giving through a variety of programs.

Amplify Austin Day is the biggest day of giving in Central Texas. Over 24 hours, Amplify Austin Day brings the entire community together to give to local nonprofits. Through matching gifts and prizes sponsored by local foundations and businesses, gifts of all sizes have an amplified impact. In seven years, Amplify has raised over $57 million for over 750 local organizations. For nonprofits, the impact of Amplify Austin Day extends far beyond one day—it provides an infusion of emerging philanthropists who will further their missions for years to come.

As the Central Texas home base for the global #GivingTuesday movement, ILHIGH rallies locals to give back through its Actions for Good campaign to

kick off the end-of-year giving season and celebrate generosity in all shapes and forms. Last year, Central Texans reported over 8.4 million actions for good, like complimenting a stranger, volunteering, setting up monthly donations to a local nonprofit, and sharing a personal giving story to inspire others.

ILHIGH also produces a dynamic range of programs that facilitate mentorship and leadership development opportunities for the next generation of philanthropists. These programs connect young professionals with established philanthropic leaders and equip them with tools to develop their personal philanthropic journeys.

While Austin tops many lists, it ranks 33rd out of the top 50 cities in terms of giving, is the least charitable of the four largest cities in Texas, and is one of the most economically segregated metro areas in the country. I Live Here I Give Here is working to change this by providing support to anyone looking to make a positive mark on Austin and Central Texas. Its programs can help develop your personal philanthropic journey, and you can discover unique giving opportunities year-round at AmplifyATX.org.

When we all come together to give, we make real, positive change in our community. One seemingly small action, when multiplied exponentially, becomes a movement.

GET GENEROUS, AUSTIN!

Reach out to a local nonprofit to learn more about them, attend one of their events, and sign up to volunteer. You’ll learn a lot while meeting new people, doing good, and having fun!

STEP FIVE:

Love volunteering and looking to engage with an organization in a deeper way?

Consider joining a committee, advisory council, or board of directors.

STEP SEVEN:

Grow your giving!

Commit to a sustaining gift each month to make an ongoing impact.

STEP TWO:

Visit AmplifyATX. org and search by cause category or keyword for local nonprofit organizations working to advance that cause.

STEP FOUR:

Motivated by the organization’s mission? Make a donation to help advance that mission. Nonprofits are grateful for gifts at every level!

STEP SIX:

Advocate! Tell your friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues about the nonprofits and local causes you support and invite them to volunteer and give with you.

Consider becoming a peer-to-peer fundraiser on Amplify Austin Day.

M E A S U R A B L E I M PA C T B y g iv in g tog ether i n 2 0 1 9 , C e n tra l Texa n s provi d ed:

1.5 million fresh and healthy meals for neighbors in need

22,950 baby trees planted along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike & Bike Trail

WHEN // 6 P.M. MARCH 5 – 6 P.M. MARCH 6 GIVE ONLINE // AMPLIFYATX.ORG SHARE // GET SOCIAL WITH WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT AUSTIN #ILIVEHEREIGIVEHERE FOLLOW & SHARE // FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM @ILIVEHEREIGIVEHERE | TWITTER @ILH_IGH

880 semesters of weekly rehearsals for teen artists

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2 0 2 0

ILHIGH_2020.indd 3

03

12/19/19 10:43 AM

COLLABORATION

NONPROFIT

COLLABORATION

Austin’s population continues to grow and it’s easy to see why. From exciting job opportunities to renowned music and restaurant scenes to over 6,000 local nonprofits that help sustain our culture of kindness, creativity, and healthy living, our city can’t be beat. But not everyone is enjoying the promise of Austin—yet.

As our community grows, so do its disparities. The gap between those who enjoy and participate in Central Texas’ prosperity and those who cannot is widening by the day. The issues in our community are complex, but both I Live Here I Give Here and United Way for Greater Austin believe that those issues can be solved when we work together.

That’s why we’re issuing a joint call to action to Central Texas nonprofit organizations: Let’s boost generosity through partnership and collaboration to ensure every person can reach his or her full potential.

We’re confident that when nonprofits work together and share data and resources, creative solutions arise. When we step back from the ill-informed conception that we’re competing for donors and embrace the idea that our community members appreciate partnerships and multiple opportunities to show their generosity to help shape their city, the possibilities are endless.

We’ve seen this theory in action.

I Live Here I Give Here (ILHIGH) and United Way both serve as conveners. United Way brings together nonprofits, people with lived experience, policymakers, philanthropists, and community and business leaders to create solutions for our community’s biggest social and humanitarian challenges. ILHIGH connects community members and corporations passionate about local causes with nonprofit organizations advancing those causes to increase philanthropy and raise money to invest in the solutions to those

04

challenges. Both organizations assemble philanthropists so that they can exchange ideas and share their passions with one another, discover meaningful volunteer opportunities, and participate in causeoriented events to foster a community of giving.

This act of bringing together various stakeholder groups in the community has allowed United Way to make a lasting, sustainable impact in its focus areas of education, health, and financial stability.

For 95 years, United Way has been an integral part of the fabric of Austin, and every year the organization steps closer to its vision of a city where everyone reaches their full potential. In just the last year alone, United Way—together with donors and partners—impacted 47,677 children and families, answered 390,389 calls for assistance, mobilized 3,980 volunteers who provided 23,205 hours of service, and partnered with more than 4,000 donors and 30 community organizations.

Bringing together a diverse spectrum of community groups has allowed ILHIGH to mobilize Central Texans for a day of giving—Amplify Austin Day—to raise $57 million in seven years for over 750 local nonprofits, inspire over 14.1 million actions for good over three Giving Tuesdays, prepare 247 new nonprofit board members from over 135 local companies, and empower over 2,243 young professionals to incorporate giving back locally as a key component of their lives.

“Together, we are tireless in our efforts to create opportunities that include everyone. There’s no ‘us’ and there’s no ‘them.’ We are all connected through our shared humanity,” says United Way CEO David C. Smith. “When we bring together people with different voices, experiences, and ideas, that’s when real change happens. For example, our Family Advisory Leadership Council elevates the lived experience and extensive expertise of parents and caregivers in our community.

By partnering with parents and caregivers, we engage them in our

COURTESY UNITED WAY, NYOS CHARTER SCHOOL; SPECIAL THANKS TO DAVID C. SMITH AND ASHLEY HAUSTEIN.

How working together can help all Central Texans take par t in the region’s growing prosperity I Live Here I Give Here + United Way for Greater Austin

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2 0 2 0

ILHIGH_2020.indd 4

12/19/19 10:43 AM

MENTORSHIP

strategic work with children and families and are able to incorporate their ideas to make our programs even more impactful. Time and time again, we’ve seen the impossible become possible when donors, volunteers, advocates, and community champions come together around collective goals. When we work together to build a stronger community, we are sparking a movement bigger than anything we can do alone. Something amazing and radical happens when we live united.”

“When nonprofit organizations, community members, and business leaders come together to give back to their local community and work for the collective good, we are able to move the needle in tangible ways,” says ILHIGH executive director Courtney Manuel. “Bringing together key parties, representing different viewpoints and sectors, is crucial to address important community issues. For example, issues like improving the health of our children, protecting animals, revitalizing public spaces, caring for our homeless, and healthcare, all benefit from creative solutions driven by diverse perspectives. We’ve seen the measurable impact of collective giving on Amplify Austin Day to support these critical needs, when thousands of small gifts result in millions of dollars raised for hundreds of local nonprofits. And after Amplify Austin Day, we have seen the qualitative impact of connecting motivated, budding philanthropists with established philanthropic mentors and nonprofits in need of their time, talent, and treasure.

Central Texans have so much to offer, and, through our programs, they can spark lifelong connections and passions in their personal and professional giving journeys.”

What can we, as a nonprofit community, do to move forward? We can take collective action to communicate the value of generosity and advocacy for our organizations. We can come together to share insights on best practices, successes, and challenges. We can share data to help us all tackle overarching shifts in the culture of our community. We can make giving more accessible by creating new touchpoints, platforms, networks, and forums, and we can empower the entire community to embrace the idea that everyone has something valuable to contribute, and anyone can be a philanthropist.

With more than 6,000 nonprofits in the Austin area, we believe that working together can make our pool of participants, volunteers, SIMILAR BUT DIFFERENT: ambassadors, and donors larger for all of us.

ILHIGH VS. UNITED WAY The ILHIGH and United Way partnership is a powerful United Way focuses on fighting demonstration of two poverty and creating solutions organizations that serve unique for our community’s biggest needs through distinct channels challenges, while raising while complementing each money to invest in the soluother’s missions. tions to those challenges.

Together, ILHIGH and United Way have found common ground ILHIGH focuses on increasing and have created a culture of philanthropy in Central Texas. collaboration that is a model for the larger nonprofit community.

United Way offers opportuniWe have invested in this ties for people to learn more partnership because we believe about the issues in our working together inspires and community (and how you can ignites the untapped generosity effectively make a difference of Central Texans. on those issues), connects We invite each of you to join like-minded philanthropists our collaboration movement. through donor networks, creLet’s come together and ates volunteer and advocacy embrace diverse perspectives opportunities, and hosts fun to solve our community’s most events like the annual Ruthless pressing needs and make Good scavenger hunt.

Central Texas a more generous and prosperous community.

ILHIGH provides mentorship to

•

• •

•

people on their philanthropic journey, from training and preparation for nonprofit board and committee service to tools that allow people to discover and engage with causes they’re passionate about.

Learn more at unitedwayaustin. org and ilivehereigivehere.org.

Interested in getting involved?

Start the conversation with United Way at hello@uwatx.org and I Live Here I Give Here at operations@ ilivehereigivehere.org.

I LIVE HERE I GIVE HERE CHANGEMAKERS LEAD THROUGH MENTORSHIP “I want my kids to inherit a community that’s better than the one they started with,” says I Live Here I Give Here executive director Courtney Manuel.

In essence, this is what philanthropy can achieve. Every gift to a local cause, regardless of the amount, is a means to preserve what makes our community a special place, while fueling the people and organizations working to solve our greatest challenges.

In celebration of the power of philanthropy, I Live Here I Give Here formed Changemakers, a new giving society. Comprised of community leaders committed to supporting the causes closest to their hearts year in and year out, Changemakers mentor the next generation of philanthropists in Central Texas.

“I’m attracted to redefining philanthropy. There’s so many everyday signs that the universe presents to us of how to give back,” says Celeste Quesada, ILHIGH Changemaker and See Jane Give mentor, emphasizing that philanthropy is inherently personal and that there are many unique ways to give. “Once you’ve spent your time on Earth, you’re not going to get that back. So, when you give, it’s one of the most valuable resources that you have.”

One of the most unique aspects of the Changemakers program is its sustainability. By empowering new and emerging givers to make philanthropy a core component of their personal and professional lives, mentors are inspiring the next generation of philanthropists.

Changemakers ensure that local giving is part of the conversation for decades to come.

“For a community to thrive, it’s so critical that everybody gives back and that we have a rich, vibrant nonprofit community,” says ILHIGH Changemaker and I Live Here I Give “ONCE YOU’VE SPENT Here board member Y O U R T I M E O N E A RT H , Ted Wasserman.

Wasserman says his YOU’RE NOT GOING personal philanthropic journey started at T O G E T T H AT B A C K . a young age, with inspiration coming S O, W H E N Y O U G I V E , from his parents.

IT’S ONE OF THE MOST I Live Here I Give dynamic annual VA L U A B L E R E S O U R C E S Here’s mentorship and community leadership T H AT Y O U H AV E .” development —CELESTE QUESADA programs, including See Jane Give, Give Back Jack, and the Board Internship Program, are a great starting point for those looking to learn more. They provide forums to exchange actionable insights for building a rewarding personal philanthropic journey, explore a variety of ways to give back to the local community through time, talent, and treasure, and train those interested in nonprofit board and committee service to be effective leaders for the nonprofit organizations they serve.

“I would love to see everyone consider giving to the causes that speak to their hearts,” says Cindy Abell, ILHIGH Changemaker and Amplify Austin Day co-founder, envisioning a bright future for a generous Austin. ILHIGH extends a Texas-sized thank you to its Changemakers for their vital mentorship: Cindy Abell, Karen Friese, Patsy Woods Martin, Celeste Quesada, Marisa Secco, KC Waldron, Ted Wasserman, and Kathy Smith Willman.

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2 0 2 0

ILHIGH_2020.indd 5

05

12/19/19 10:44 AM

MAPPING PHILANTHROPY

CENTRAL TEXAS NONPROFITS A R E AT T H E H E A R T O F O U R C O M M U N I T Y, S U S TA I N I N G T H E P L A C E S W E L O V E A N D H E L P I N G T H E P E O P L E A N D A N I M A L S T H AT MAKE CENTRAL TEXAS HOME FOR EACH OF US. TA K E A L O O K AT J U S T A F E W O F T H E H U N D R E D S OF NONPROFITS SUPPORTING THE ACTIVITIES T H AT O F T E N T O P O U R L I S T S O F I C O N I C A U S T I N EXPERIENCES.

1

7

4

2

5 3

DAVID G. LOYOLA

6

06

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2 0 2 0

ILHIGH_2020.indd 6

12/19/19 10:44 AM

PL ACES WE LOVE SUPPORT ED B Y O R G A N I Z AT I O N S W E L O V E 1

THE CONTEMPORARY AUSTIN – LAGUNA GLORIA

The Contemporary Austin’s art-in-nature site, Laguna Gloria, i s an Austin must-see where you can view world-class contemporary sculpture like “Looking Up” by artist Tom Friedman and sweeping views of Lake Austin on the grounds of the historic Driscoll Villa.

2

ZILKER PARK

Austin Parks Foundation partners with the community to improve our public parks, including “Austin’s most-loved park” and home to ACL Music Festival.

3

BARTON SPRINGS

Barton Springs Conservancy honors, preserves, and enhances the experiences of thousands of visitors to Austin’s iconic Barton Springs.

4

AUSTIN PETS ALIVE!

5

CENTRAL LIBRARY

The new Central Library in downtown Austin is just one of 21 branches supported by The Library Foundation, a nonprofit that provides knowledge, technology, and inspiration to the Austin community.

6

CONGRESS AVENUE BRIDGE BATS

Austin is home to the largest urban bat colony in the world and depends on organizations like Austin Bat Refuge to rehabilitate orphaned and injured bats and provide education programs to inform our community.

7

ANTONE’S

8

ANN AND ROY BUTLER HIKE-AND-BIKE TRAIL

The Trail Foundation protects and enhances the popular 10-mile trail at Lady Bird Lake, which sees more than 4.4 million visits a year.

9

DOWNS-MABSON FIELD

10

Austin has been named the largest “no kill” city in the country for seven years because of organizations like Austin Pets Alive!, which has

placed over 60,000 Central Texas animals in their fur-ever homes since 2008.

9

Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) supports our low-income working musicians who play at venues across the city, like Antone’s, by providing access to affordable healthcare with a focus on prevention and wellness.

Synonymous with baseball and the African-American community of East

Austin since the 1940s, Downs-Mabson Field is preserved by Six Square, which works to preserve Austin’s Black Cultural District in

Central East Austin. Baseball legends including Satchel Paige, Smokey

Joe Williams, Buck O’Neil and Austin native Willie Wells all played on

this field, which also has a special connection to Jackie Robinson.

8

10

COMMUNITY FIRST VILLAGE! Mobile Loaves & Fishes’ nationally recognized Community First Village! is a 51-acre master planned community that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for men and women coming out of chronic homelessness.

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2 0 2 0

ILHIGH_2020.indd 7

07

12/19/19 10:44 AM

I GIVE WHERE I LIVE

WHY

11 Austinites Share Their Stories

DJ MEL Aust in M us i c H al l o f Fam e D J

08

community together in support of charitable causes. “Having these shared experiences and connecting with other people is more important now than ever, as we live in a time where we could literally live our lives without ever leaving our houses. When we’re together, we can see the direct effect we have on each other. For me, it’s amazing to see how much joy parents, kids, college students, and others get out of a festive environment. I just provide the sonic backdrop.”

Mel DJ’s frequently for charitable events, including for the Down Syndrome Association of Texas and the Austin Parks Foundation.

For the past three years, he’s lent his time and talent to I Live Here I Give Here’s BIG Give annual fundraiser. “The energy is great because

everyone is getting together for a cause,” he says.

“People have a good time and are really motivated to give. And they raise a lot of money! I Live Here I Give Here helps people recognize that giving back can be something that feels good. I know I get a rush from doing something selfless.”

Asked what advice he would give to others looking to give back through their professional expertise, he encourages, “If there’s something that touches you personally, dig deep to see what you can do to help that cause. It could be a cause you’ve come to understand through an illness in your family or addiction or another experience that’s personally affected you, so you have the depth to be involved not just as an outsider. You can find something that’s near and dear to you and you can make a change.”

WHITNEY MARTIN

A

ustin’s favorite DJ, DJ Mel, keeps a busy schedule. Always in demand, he’s performed everywhere from Austin City Limits and Lollapalooza to the 2011 Tour de France, multiple NFL Drafts, and the 57th Presidential Inauguration for President Barack Obama. In 2014, after winning numerous Austin Music Awards, he was inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame.

He currently serves as the official DJ for the University of Texas at Austin football and men’s basketball teams and tours the globe.

Amid all of this, Mel devotes time to giving back in the place he calls home. “I want to be involved in things that are way bigger than I am,” he says, “I believe that we’re not just here in this life to handle our own stuff, we’re here to be of service to others.”

Why does he give local? “Austin is constantly changing. And it’s definitely for the good. But we need now, more than ever, to preserve our history,” Mel says. “I feel like with the growth and everyone moving here, I see a direct connection with all my friends doing well. I feel like it puts people in a place to be more charitable.”

Mel volunteers for organizations like The Trail Foundation, where he’s helped mulch and trim trees along the Hike and Bike Trail. However, he also finds joy in contributing his expertise to create fun, high-energy experiences that bring the I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2 0 2 0

ILHIGH_2020.indd 8

12/19/19 1:30 PM

ADRIE N N E LONGE N ECKE R, C F RE Ch ief Ope rat i ng Of f i ce r, H i l l Co unt r y Co n se r va n c y

“If you’ve got it to give, it’s your responsibility to give,” says Adrienne Longenecker. “I see my service as a privilege and a responsibility, because I have the time, talent, and treasure to share. At the core of it, to serve on a board or to give money or to volunteer your time, that’s a responsibility. It’s our obligation as humans to help one another.”

Over nearly 20 years in the Austin nonprofit sector, she’s been on staff at iconic organizations like the Central Texas Food Bank, Austin Pets Alive!, and Thinkery. Longenecker is passionate about advocating for the nonprofit sector as a whole and has held legislative and governmental affairs roles with the Austin chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the Global Association of Fundraising Professionals. For anyone wanting to help nonprofits but unsure where to start, she offers this advice: “Take a moment to ask yourself ‘What do I have to give?’ Is it time? Is it money? Is it talent? Next, contact I Live Here I Give Here. Check out the resources, programs, and, of course, Amplify Austin Day is a good way to become familiar with a whole bunch of nonprofits. Find out what makes each of those nonprofits unique and special to decide where and how you will get involved.”

TOYA CIR I C A BELL, J D, C C E P

WHITNEY MARTIN

“Giving has enriched my life because it has provided me with an opportunity to create meaningful experiences and opportunities for others. It is a joy to know that, perhaps, in some small part, these efforts contribute to the common good on an individual and community wide basis,” says Toya Cirica Bell, who has served on the boards of the Long Center for the Performing Arts and Greenlights, now known as Mission Capital. She also makes a point to get involved with direct service projects on a regular basis by volunteering with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the Junior League and the Links, Inc., and by participating in the citywide Beyond Diversity training initiative with Leadership Austin.

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2 0 2 0

ILHIGH_2020.indd 9

09

12/19/19 1:30 PM

RA N D I RAG S DA L E C o m m u n i cati on s an d M a r ke t i n g Man ager, Ha rr y Ran s om Cen ter A dvocate an d Don or, M o th e r s’ Milk B ank

10

volunteer or raise money, because it’s all part of the healing process for us,” she says. “Volunteering is a group activity, and now that Rowan is three he actually gets a little job when we stuff bags and my older daughter, Ruby, is able to work in the milk lab.”

Another powerful way Ragsdale gives back is by sharing her story, and she encourages others to consider this vulnerable and courageous act. “The best way to advocate for the causes you care about is to tell your own story.

My advocacy started just by sharing my story through social media and shedding light on a topic that’s not often discussed. That started a lot of conversations with other mothers who have experienced loss and inspired new moms to donate their breast milk,” she says. “Additionally, the fact that you don’t need to be a lactating mother to support the milk bank can be a revelation for some folks. Giving your time, milk, or your dollars all directly contributes to saving the lives of tiny infants.”

When her youngest child Rowan was born, he had to spend a week in the NICU. Ragsdale witnessed the impact of her generosity, and it motivated her to donate breast milk again. “I got to see Mothers’ Milk Bank’s work firsthand,” she says. “The thought of those tiny babies and their fragile families inspired me to get up at all hours to pump,” she says. “Knowing that both of my sons helped me give this gift made me so grateful to do so.”

D R. M A X K E RR O w n e r, V ista R id g e Fa m ily Den ti s tr y Vol u n te e r a n d D on or, C a pi ta l A re a D e n ta l Fou n da tion I L i ve He re I G i ve He re 2 0 1 9 B IG Give r Award R e ci pi e n t Dentist Max Kerr makes giving a key component of life, personally and professionally. “One of my life missions is to positively impact the health of over 1 million people,” says Kerr, who has donated services and dollars to help provide dental treatment for people in need. “Personal philanthropy plays a huge role in leveraging my financial potential to make the greatest impact for people that I don’t get to interact with directly.”

RAGSDALE: WHITNEY MARTIN; KERR: SIDE LABEL

S

uddenly I found a light in the darkest time in my life,” says Randi Ragsdale, who has spent her career in the nonprofit sector working to support arts, museums, and cultural heritage. While she gives back through her work, an unexpected and devastating loss moved Ragsdale to become a donor and passionate advocate for Mothers’ Milk Bank Austin. “I never really had a singular cause that drove me to philanthropy.

That all changed when we lost our son Ewan at birth in 2014. My midwife asked me if I had considered becoming a milk donor, and, through Mothers’ Milk Bank Austin, I was able to donate over 2,200 ounces (16 gallons) of liquid gold,” she says.

By giving through Mothers’ Milk Bank, Ragsdale has been able to help save lives, to help her family heal, and to celebrate her son’s memory, “I’m proud that because of our sweet baby boy, we were able to provide this precious gift. By giving my milk, his milk, we could save the lives of other babies and prevent another family from enduring this pain. Our involvement with the Milk Bank is very personal and helps us remember what we contributed to as a family. And it all goes back to Ewan. That is his gift to the world.” Randi, her husband Ian, her daughter Ruby, and her son Rowan all volunteer at Mother’s Milk Bank every year on Ewan’s birthday.

“It’s very important to me that my family is involved whenever we I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2 0 2 0

ILHIGH_2020.indd 10

12/19/19 1:30 PM

WHIT N EY MO S KOW I T Z

L e a d e r sh ip R e c ru ite r, G o og le

Vol u n te e r a n d Boa rd M e m be r, Pa r tn e r s in Pare nting I L i ve He re I Gi ve He re 2 0 1 9 BI G G i ve r Award F in alist “Volunteering has given me access to the community in a way that I never thought possible,” says Whitney Moskowitz, who got involved with Partners in Parenting after her first child was born. “I’ve met so many people through volunteering and through being a part of an organization and joining a board, and it really has plugged me in to Austin’s community.”

SYLV I A O ROZ CO

MOSKOWITZ: SIDE LABEL; OROZCO: TAYLOR PRINSEN

Fo und e r and Exe cut i ve D i re c to r, M e x i c- A r t e Mu se u m

A

ll cultures have contributed to mankind and personkind. When you know about your ancestors, your people, your history, and what they have given to the world, you are proud,” says Mexic-Arte Museum founder and executive director Sylvia Orozco. “Many of the kids who visit the museum are Mexican. Some of them are just learning to speak

English, but they’ve never been to Mexico. This is about them and their culture. Here, they get to learn about their traditions and their foundations.

People find that they feel pride when they reinforce their own culture and they are willing to give to it.”

Orozco is an artist, curator of culture, and community builder who grew up in Cuero, Texas, a town of 7,000 people. Her parents were both immigrants from Mexico and she grew up spending Saturday afternoons watching her father create beautiful boots out of sheets of leather. Her father’s artistry inspired her to become a creator and artist herself at a young age. By the time she reached The University of Texas at Austin as an undergraduate student, Orozco had already begun to engage others in a celebration of Mexican-American, Latino and Chicano art. She quickly became involved with the Chicano Art Student Association and a local nonprofit, LUChA: League of United Chicano Artists, by creating activations and exhibitions.

As a student, Orozco traveled to Mexico where she lived and conducted her work-study for five years. As a gatherer of information, she saw that there was a lack of Mexican art represented in art history and co-founded the Center for Research and Art. She created her own slides for art history lessons, collected books and articles, ran interviews, and asked for artwork donations all with the intention of returning to Austin to start a center here. When the time came, Orozco and artist Pio Pulido transitioned the existing Center for Research and Art to Austin, where it became an artist space known as MexicArte. Along with other artists, she then conducted the first Día de Los

Muertos festival and parade in 1984.

“I was very knowledgeable about art in Mexico and I think all that [work in Mexico] made me stronger,” Orozco recalls. “I didn’t have fear or feel intimidated by anything, and I just knew that we could do it. There were many other major museums, why couldn’t there be a museum for the Latino community?”

Since 1984, the artist space has become a widely recognized museum, the Mexic-Arte Museum, that continues to put on Austin’s annual Día de Los Muertos festival and parade.

“The transition from an artist space to a museum takes a lot of people. I want to thank the hundreds, maybe thousands, of artists who have helped us over the years. And the teachers, donors, and community people. I mean all kinds of people: accountants, lawyers, leaders in the community — they have helped in all kinds of different ways,” says Orozco.

“On Día de Los Muertos [Nov. 2], people come and set up their altars.

Artists make paintings to donate to us. People come to volunteer, be active in the parade, have a booth, and make their products to sell. It’s a place where they can find something in common and be with other people.”

Over 35 years, people from all walks of life have come together to visit and support the Mexic-Arte Museum because they believe, as Orozco does, that the Latino community should have a dignified art space that is representative of the culture and art of Latinos and Chicanos.

“I think people want us to succeed because when we succeed, they succeed,” she says. “This is for them.

It’s for their families and it has no owner. It’s for everyone.”

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2 0 2 0

ILHIGH_2020.indd 11

11

12/19/19 1:30 PM

S USAN CRE A S O N V RA Z E L Vol u n t eer, T h e M i s s y Proje ct I Live H ere I G i ve H ere 2019 B I G G i ver Aw a rd F i n a l i s t

“Growing up, I was raised to believe we have a moral obligation to help and reach out to other people in hopes of making a positive influence on their lives,” says Susan Creason Vrazel, a volunteer with The Missy Project, a nonprofit on a mission to raise awareness of Brain Aneurysm Disease (BAD) in children. “Nothing is more gratifying than putting your time into something that has the potential to help others.”

ERIN FOHN Dire c tor o f M a r ke tin g C om m u n ic a tio n s, Tacodel i

I Live Here I Give Here’s Board Internship Program trains civic-minded professionals to serve on nonprofit boards and committees and helps them connect with local causes they are passionate about. And Erin Fohn, a busy working mother, says it helped her realize “nonprofit service didn’t have to be about draining my bank account or sweating away all my weekends. For me, it could be more about using my professional skills to advise business decisions or connecting different communities to support one great cause.” After completing the program, Fohn connected with Urban Roots and ultimately joined its board.

“If you feel that internal tug to do more for your community, just know that there are many ways you can give back,” she says. “If you’re like me, community service seems daunting at first because you want to fix all the things, but you don’t have to do all the things to make a big impact. You can contribute in a way that is comfortable and meaningful for you without running an entire operation.”

12

VRAZEL: SIDE LABEL; FOHN: COURTESY TACODELI

Boa rd M e m be r, U r ba n R oots

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2 0 2 0

ILHIGH_2020.indd 12

12/19/19 1:30 PM

G LO RIA CHE N Vol u n te e r, Au s ti n Humane S oci e ty

CHEN: WHITNEY MARTIN; ADLER: COURTESY STEVE ADLER

“As my life has progressed and my family obligations have increased, I have transitioned to more giving and volunteering as a family. I’m not a leader that can make sweeping changes in the world, so I just help in any way that I can,” says Gloria Chen, a mother of three who was raised in the Philippines by her aunt who taught her to always see the good in people and to work to leave her community better than she found it. She adds, “My focus has shifted to helping my children learn the value of service to others. ... Talk about giving back at dinner. You don’t have to solve the big problem but you can help it in the right direction.”

For Chen and her family, hands-on learning experiences often lead to deeper connections, “We rescued both of our dogs from Austin Humane Society, and through that small action the children have come to understand how that has impacted the lives of our smallest family members,” she shares. “[AHS is] focused on helping some of the most vulnerable members of our society. And at the same time, the lives of people who adopt and get engaged with the organization are transformed.”

MAYOR ST E V E A D LER C i ty of Au s ti n M ayor

“Austin is magical and special because our actions match our values. Giving back to our community is an important and amazing way to show your Austin pride,” says Steve Adler, mayor of Austin since 2015 and former board member for several area nonprofits.

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2 0 2 0

ILHIGH_2020.indd 13

13

12/19/19 1:31 PM

AUSTIN’S GUIDE TO GIVING LOCAL

Discover and connect with local nonprofits working to address our community’s most pressing needs and making our city a more vibrant place to live, learn, and play. Get involved at AmplifyATX.org.

14

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // M A R C H 2 0 2 0

14-31_ILHIGH_ADS_MAR20.indd 14

12/19/19 10:31 AM

I Live Here I Give Here

PROMOTIONAL

Austin PBS, KLRU-TV ⌘ MISSION Austin PBS is your neighbor! We are a community-supported, locally owned PBS station recognized as a valuable partner and a trusted storyteller.

⌘ KEY SERVICES PROVIDED Austin PBS serves the community in the areas of education, arts & culture, and news & public affairs. We also create engaging content that showcases what makes Austin unique. We present beloved PBS programs like Masterpiece, Nova, and PBS Newshour and provide a safe space for kids to learn. Through all of our work, we bring our neighbors together to help build a stronger, more educated, and informed community.

P.O. Box 7158

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­ 5­–March 6 amplifyatx.org/organizations/austinpbs

Austin, TX 78713 512-471-4811 austinpbs.org

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2 0 2 0

14-31_ILHIGH_ADS_MAR20.indd 15

15

12/19/19 1:10 PM

I Live Here I Give Here

PROMOTIONAL

Center for Child Protection ⌘ MISSION As a part of the Travis County Child Protection Team, the Center for Child Protection’s mission is to reduce the trauma for children during the investigation and prosecution of crimes against children.

⌘ KEY SERVICES PROVIDED

group composed of law enforcement,

important factor in making this model

At the Center for Child Protection, young

case workers, prosecutors and

work effectively is long-term community

victims of physical and sexual abuse

healthcare specialists. Because of this

support. With the knowledge that one in

and children who witness violent crimes

unique partnership, the child only has to

10 children are sexually abused before

are welcomed into a child-friendly

tell their story one time. This, along with

the age of 18, we thank you for your

environment where they can securely

on-site medical and therapy services,

continued support as we provide quality

tell their story to members of the Child

helps reduce the trauma for children

services to every single child who walks

Protection Team—a multi-disciplinary

and their protective families. The most

through our doors.

⌘ LEADERSHIP Community Board Officers: Sam Butterworth, President; Michael Shaunessy, Vice President; Andy Black, Treasurer; Monique Threadgill, Secretary; Tama Williamson, Immediate Past President Center for Child Protection Leadership: Michael Torres, Chief Executive Officer; Amanda Van Hoozer, Chief Program Officer

⌘ EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES The Center for Child Protection hosts several events each year to raise funds for the services we provide to Travis County child abuse victims. Please consider joining us at our next event as a guest, sponsor or volunteer!

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­ 5­–March 6 amplifyatx.org/organizations/center-for-child-protection

16

8509 FM 969, Bldg. 2 Austin, TX 78724 512-472-1164 CenterforChildProtection.org

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2020

14-31_ILHIGH_ADS_MAR20.indd 16

12/19/19 10:57 AM

I Live Here I Give Here

PROMOTIONAL

Central Texas Food Bank ⌘ MISSION & KEY SERVICES PROVIDED Beneath the veil of Austin’s prosperity, there are nearly 150,000 children in Central Texas who can’t be sure where their next meal is coming from. Through programs like Kids Cafe®, BackPack, and Summer Meals, the Central Texas Food Bank is working hard to make sure these kids get the nutritious food they need to survive and thrive.

You can help us feed these vulnerable members of our community by donating during Amplify Austin. Each dollar donated provides four meals and makes a huge difference.

6500 Metropolis Drive

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­ 5­–March 6 amplifyatx.org/organizations/central-texas-food-bank

Austin, TX 78744 512-282-2111 centraltexasfoodbank.org

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2 0 2 0

14-31_ILHIGH_ADS_MAR20.indd 17

17

12/19/19 10:31 AM

I Live Here I Give Here

PROMOTIONAL

Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) ⌘ MISSION The mission of the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians is to provide access to affordable healthcare for Austin’s low-income, working musicians, with a focus on prevention and wellness.

⌘ KEY SERVICES PROVIDED

neglected oral hygiene, hearing loss, heart

services since 2005. These include

Many Austin musicians are self-employed

problems, and depression, HAAM and our

assistance affording healthcare coverage,

and have little to no access to health

partners improve and save musicians’

preventive and restorative dental work,

insurance or basic healthcare. They often

lives while enhancing Austin’s economy

doctor visits and prescriptions, emergency

work multiple jobs and struggle to pay for

and quality of life. Austin is the “Live

care and hospitalizations, mental health

food, clothing and shelter, with nothing

Music Capital of the World” and we aim to

and wellness services, eye exams and

left for healthcare. That’s where HAAM

keep it that way.

glasses, out-patient procedures, specialist

comes in.

By resolving challenges such as long-

HAAM has helped over 5,300 musicians access over $73 million in healthcare

referrals, hearing screenings and custom hearing protection, and more.

⌘ LEADERSHIP Stephen Jeffrey, 2019-2020 HAAM Board Chair Reenie Collins, Chief Executive Officer Rachel Hanss Blair, Chief Operating Officer Rikki Hardy, Senior Development Officer

⌘ EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES Help HAAM Celebrate 15 Years of Service in 2020: • Tuesday, March 17 - Ray Benson’s Annual Birthday Bash • Friday, May 8 - HAAM’s Annual Corporate Battle of the Bands • Tuesday, September 22 - HAAM Day: 200+ live music performances on one day Join our Pearl Society and cover a musician’s healthcare needs for a full year

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­ 5­–March 6 amplifyatx.org/organizations/health-alliance-for-austin-musicians

18

3010 S. Lamar Blvd., #200 Austin, TX 78704 512-541-4226 myhaam.org

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2020

14-31_ILHIGH_ADS_MAR20.indd 18

12/19/19 10:31 AM

I Live Here I Give Here

PROMOTIONAL

Marbridge Foundation ⌘ MISSION Marbridge is a nonprofit residential community that offers transitional and lifetime care to adults with a wide range of cognitive abilities and—through compassion and faith—provides them opportunities to learn, experience, and achieve a whole new life.

⌘ KEY SERVICES PROVIDED

and semi-independent to assisted living

rehab care for surgery, stroke, or other

Our vibrant campus provides residential

to skilled nursing care, offering residents

medical conditions. Camp Marbridge

care to adults with intellectual and

and their families the security of a long-

offers a safe week of summer fun for

developmental disabilities. Unlike other

term continuum of care.

young adults with cognitive challenges.

residential options, our 200-acre campus

In addition to our residential care

The Marbridge campus offers adults

in Southwest Austin consists of three

options, Marbridge offers short-term

with intellectual disabilities unparalleled

interconnected communities that provide

community rehabilitative care. The

opportunities to learn, experience, and

varying levels of care from independent

Bridges offers short-term recovery and

achieve a whole new life.

⌘ LEADERSHIP Executive Team: James Stacey, CEO; Scott McAvoy, Executive Vice President; Becca McPherson, VP of Development; Chris Lynch, VP of Finance

⌘ EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer: From companionship to horticulture therapy, we have a place for you. An hour of your time is a gift we welcome, and longer term commitments are available too.

Visit Campus: The best way to learn more about Marbridge is to visit our campus. Join us at a JAM (Just About Marbridge) Session where we’ll guide you through our community of care that focuses on how individuals learn, experience, and achieve a whole new life.

Second Thursday Each Month: 9:30-10:30 a.m.

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­5­–March 6 amplifyatx.org/organizations/marbridge

P.O. Box 2250 / 2310 Bliss Spillar Road Manchaca, TX 78652 512-282-1144 Marbridge.org I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2 0 2 0

14-31_ILHIGH_ADS_MAR20.indd 19

19

12/19/19 10:31 AM

I Live Here I Give Here

PROMOTIONAL

Rancho Alegre ⌘ MISSION To preserve and promote Conjunto music.

⌘ KEY SERVICES PROVIDED Projects include collecting oral histories from legendary, veteran and up-and-coming artists; constructing and maintaining a historical record of Tejano and Conjunto music; school and university presentations; connecting artists with professional and business services and opportunities; artist development; digitizing analog recordings; Conjunto music advocacy; a small, independent record label; and presenting the annual Rancho Alegre Conjunto Music Festival, our First Sunday Tardeada Series and various events throughout the year.

5304 Blue Bluff Road

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­ 5­–March 6 amplifyatx.org/organizations/ranchoalegre

20

Austin, TX 78724 512-609-9208 ranchoalegre.org

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2020

14-31_ILHIGH_ADS_MAR20.indd 20

12/19/19 10:31 AM

I Live Here I Give Here

PROMOTIONAL

YMCA of Austin ⌘ MISSION With a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, we put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body FOR ALL.

⌘ KEY SERVICES PROVIDED The YMCA of Austin served more than 130,000 individuals in Travis, Hays and Bastrop counties in 2019. The Y is a catalyst for transforming lives and strengthening communities through a wide variety of programs and services. Since 1953, the YMCA has been a place where our neighbors can be, belong and become. Our community brings together people of all abilities, ages, ethnicities, financial circumstances, genders, races, religions and sexual orientations.

3208 Red River St.

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­ 5­–March 6 amplifyatx.org/organizations/ymca-of-austin

Austin, TX 78705 512-322-9622 AustinYMCA.org

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2 0 2 0

14-31_ILHIGH_ADS_MAR20.indd 21

21

12/19/19 12:30 PM

I Live Here I Give Here

PROMOTIONAL

Capital IDEA ⌘ MISSION We invest in the development of our local workforce, the education of our neighbors, and the future of Central Texas.

⌘ KEY SERVICES PROVIDED Capital IDEA invests in people’s future! We provide tuition, books, and guidance to highly motivated, low-income adults who are ready to get their associate degree, earn more, and move up in a great career. By helping them succeed, we’re also helping our community meet its need for skilled workers in critical fields like healthcare, technology, and trades, and keeping our region healthy, connected, and innovative.

835 N. Pleasant Valley Road

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­ 5­–March 6 amplifyatx.org/organizations/capital-idea

Austin, TX 78702 512-457-8610 capitalidea.org

Women’s Health and Family Planning Association of Texas ⌘ MISSION WHFPT aims to ensure that every person in Texas has access to safe, unbiased, and high-quality sexual and reproductive healthcare—regardless of identity or income.

⌘ KEY SERVICES PROVIDED WHFPT supports providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare by administering federal Title X funding and delivering innovative training and technical assistance. By supporting and educating providers—including doctors, nurses, and administrators—we keep them on the leading edge of sexual and reproductive healthcare. Empowered with more knowledge and tools, providers can better serve their clients.

Everyone deserves high-quality sexual and reproductive healthcare, regardless of identity, income, or personal circumstances.

1023 Springdale Road, Bldg. 1J

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­ 5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/women-s-health-andfamily-planning-association-of-texas

22

Austin, TX 78721 512-448-4857 whfpt.org

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2020

14-31_ILHIGH_ADS_MAR20.indd 22

12/19/19 10:31 AM

I Live Here I Give Here

PROMOTIONAL

Adults Independent and Motivated

All Saints’ Episcopal Day School

⌘ MISSION

⌘ MISSION

AIM is a community of adults with disabilities like autism and Down syndrome who live independently, with appropriate support, in an apartment complex in a walkable, vibrant part of town.

Our mission is to educate the minds and hearts of young children by providing a developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters a love of learning in a spiritually inclusive environment.

12912 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. F-233 Austin, TX 78738 512-774-4160 AIMtx.org

209 W. 27th St. Austin, TX 78705 512-472-8866 allsaintseds.org

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx. org/organizations/adults-independent-and-motivated

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx. org/organizations/all-saints-episcopal-day-school

Alzheimer’s Association Capital of Texas Alzheimer’s Texas ⌘ MISSION

To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

5508 W. Hwy. 290, Ste. 206 Austin, TX 78735 512-592-0990 alz.org/texascapital

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/ organizations/alzheimer-s-association-capital-of-texas-chapter

⌘ MISSION

Alzheimer’s Texas aims to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families, and caregivers. 100% of funds raised stay local!

7719 Wood Hollow Drive, #157 Austin, TX 78731 512-241-0420 TXAlz.org

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/alzheimer-s-texas I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2 0 2 0

14-31_ILHIGH_ADS_MAR20.indd 23

23

12/19/19 10:31 AM

I Live Here I Give Here

PROMOTIONAL

Art Spark Texas (formerly VSA Texas)

ATX Kids Club

⌘ MISSION

⌘ MISSION

3710 Cedar St., #7 Austin, TX 78705 512-454-9912 artsparktx.org

Mailing Address: 3005 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. D-109 #371 Austin TX 78704 512-234-5437 atxkidsclub.org

Art Spark Texas challenges perceptions of how people contribute by creating an arts-inspired, inclusive community of individuals with diverse abilities.

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/vsa-texas

To inspire youth to fearlessly explore and become independent, self-confident individuals through year-round educational and health-minded field trip adventures.

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/atx-kids-club

Austin Family Institute

Austin Humane Society

⌘ MISSION

⌘ MISSION

4407 Bee Cave Road, Ste. 320 Austin, TX 78746 512-329-6611 austinfamilyinstitute.org

124 W. Anderson Lane Austin,TX 78752 512-646-7387 austinhumanesociety.org

To increase access to mental healthcare for the Austin community by providing thoughtful and affordable therapy to families, couples, and individuals while training emerging clinicians in marriage and family therapy.

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/austin-family-institute

24

As Austin’s longest standing no-kill shelter, Austin Humane Society provides comprehensive, humane, life-saving animal services, transforming the lives of animals and those who love them for more than 65 years.

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/austin-humane-society

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2020

14-31_ILHIGH_ADS_MAR20.indd 24

12/19/19 10:31 AM

I Live Here I Give Here

PROMOTIONAL

Austin Opera

Austin Youth River Watch

⌘ MISSION

⌘ MISSION

3009 Industrial Terrace, Ste. 100 Austin, TX 78758 512-472-5992 austinopera.org

P.O. Box 40351 Austin, TX 78704 512-708-9115 riverwatchers.org

At Austin Opera we believe the key to long-term sustainability is to become a vital and valued contributor to civic life in Austin.

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­ 5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/austin-opera

Austin Youth River Watch transforms and inspires youth through environmental education, community engagement, and adventure.

As a result of our work, youth are better prepared to create positive outcomes for themselves and the environment, ensuring a better future for all.

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/austin-youth-river-watch

BookSpring

Chorus Austin

⌘ MISSION

⌘ MISSION

2006 Greenbrook Pkwy.

Austin, TX 78723 512-472-1791 bookspring.org

P. O. Box 204030 Austin, TX 78720 512-719-3300 ChorusAustin.org

BookSpring builds early literacy through healthcare, education, and the community. Envision Central Texas if every child could read. Your gift supports our vision of families reading and succeeding together.

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/bookspring

A primarily volunteer-based organization, Chorus Austin works to inspire, educate, and enrich lives through sharing excellent vocal music within the Austin community. We live here, we sing here!

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­ 5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/chorus-austin I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2 0 2 0

14-31_ILHIGH_ADS_MAR20.indd 25

25

12/19/19 10:31 AM

I Live Here I Give Here

PROMOTIONAL

Explore Austin

Hill Country Conservancy

⌘ MISSION

⌘ MISSION

Explore Austin uses mentoring, leadership, and outdoor adventure to empower youth to reach their full potential. With the help of long-term volunteer mentors, Explore Austin is improving the wellbeing of each participant, their families, and the community.

1111 W. 24th St., Ste. 201 Austin, TX 78705 512-320-8899 exploreaustin.org

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/explore-austin

Hospice Austin ⌘ MISSION

Hospice Austin is a nonprofit organization that eases the physical, emotional and spiritual pain of any person in our community facing the final months of a serious illness by providing expert and compassionate care, education and bereavement support.

4107 Spicewood Springs Road Austin, TX 78759 512-342-4700 hospiceaustin.org

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­ 5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/hospice-austin

26

Hill Country Conservancy preserves vital natural resources through conservation, collaboration and community engagement to sustain our region now and forever.

5524 Bee Cave Road, #G4 Austin, TX 78746 512-328-2481 HillCountryConservancy.org

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­ 5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/hillcountryconservancy

Integral Care Foundation

(formerly New Milestones Foundation) ⌘ MISSION

Integral Care Foundation raises funds for Integral Care’s programs and services, which provide critical tools that build health and well-being for adults, children, and families.

1430 Collier St. Austin, TX 78704 512-440-4051 integralcarefoundation.org

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/integral-care-foundation

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2020

14-31_ILHIGH_ADS_MAR20.indd 26

12/19/19 10:31 AM

I Live Here I Give Here

PROMOTIONAL

LifeWorks

Literacy First

⌘ MISSION

⌘ MISSION

LifeWorks is a fearless advocate for youth and young families.

We are committed to making youth homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring. Join the movement to end youth homelessness today!

We provide low-income schools with highly trained tutors to ensure that children advance to grade level in reading before third grade, setting them on a path of success in school and in life.

3700 S. 1st St. Austin, TX 78704 512-735-2400 lifeworksaustin.org

3925 W. Braker Lane, Ste. 3.801 Austin, TX 78759 512-471-6190 LiteracyFirst.org

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­ 5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/lifeworks

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­ 5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/literacy-first

Marathon Kids, Inc.

Our Kids at Heart

⌘ MISSION

⌘ MISSION

4029 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., #125 Austin, TX 78704 512-477-1259 marathonkids.org

5909 Reicher Drive Austin, TX 78723 512-772-1179 ourkidsatheart.com

With a vision of all kids active and healthy for a lifetime, Marathon Kids provides all Austin ISD elementary students with the tools to be healthy today and successful tomorrow.

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­ 5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/marathon-kids

People of faith providing opportunities for students and families to experience Catholic education.

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/our-kids-at-heart I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2 0 2 0

14-31_ILHIGH_ADS_MAR20.indd 27

27

12/19/19 10:31 AM

I Live Here I Give Here

Senior Access ⌘ MISSION

Senior Access’ mission is to provide free transportation and support services to older adults in Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto, East Austin and Manor to enhance their independence and well-being.

2498 East Palm Valley Blvd.

Round Rock, Texas 78665 512-310-1060 senioraccesstx.org

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/senior-access

PROMOTIONAL

Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Diocesan Council of Austin ⌘ MISSION

We are a network of friends, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need in Central Texas.

901 W. Braker Lane Austin, TX 78758 512-251-6995 ssvdp.org

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/society-of-st-vincent-de-pauldiocesan-council-of-austin

Texas Criminal Justice Coalition

The Arc of the Capital Area

⌘ MISSION

⌘ MISSION

TCJC advances solutions and builds coalitions to reduce mass incarceration and foster safer Texas communities. In our vision, all Texans live in thriving communities and have the opportunity to succeed.

For over 70 years we have been supporting over 1,000 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities annually through services in post-secondary education, employment, independent living and dog therapy.

1714 Fortview Road, Ste. 104 Austin, TX 78704 512-441-8123 TexasCJC.org

4902 Grover Ave. Austin, TX 7875 512-476-7044 arcaustin.org

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­ 5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/texascjc

28

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/the-arc-of-the-capital-area

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2020

14-31_ILHIGH_ADS_MAR20.indd 28

12/19/19 12:31 PM

I Live Here I Give Here

PROMOTIONAL

The 100 Club of Central Texas

The Wild Hope Austin

⌘ MISSION

⌘ MISSION

3200 Steck Ave., Ste. 240 Austin, TX 78757 512-345-3200 100clubcentex.com

P.O. Box 200201 Austin, TX 78720 512-553-2961 TheWildHopeAustin.org

The 100 Club of Central Texas leads the community in providing financial and emotional support to first responders and their families, especially in times of line-of-duty tragedy.

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­ 5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/100clubcentex

Todos Juntos Learning Center ⌘ MISSION

Improving the future of Central Texas by opening the door to academic and economic success for low income families two generations at a time.

P.O. BOX 41213 Austin, TX 78704 512-788-7255 todosjuntoslc.org

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/todos-juntos-learning-center

The Wild Hope reaches and restores those affected by sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking through relationships with horses, compassionate community, and prevention of continued generational trauma.

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/the-wild-hope-austin

UPLift - University Presbyterians Living in Faith Together ⌘ MISSION

UPLift seeks to serve God by serving our neighbors struggling to meet life’s basic needs. Each Tuesday morning we offer walk-ins financial and resource assistance in a welcoming, affirming environment.

2203 San Antonio St. Austin, TX 78705 512-476-5321 upcuplift.weebly.com

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/uplift I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2 0 2 0

14-31_ILHIGH_ADS_MAR20.indd 29

29

12/19/19 10:32 AM

I Live Here I Give Here

REFLECTIONS

(continued from page 32)

Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation ⌘ MISSION

To rescue, rehabilitate, and release native wildlife and to provide sanctuary, individualized care, and a voice for other animals in need.

335 Old Blanco Road Kendalia, TX 78027 830-336-2725 wildlife-rescue.org

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/wildlife-rescue-andrehabilitation-inc

but the one that stands out to me came from HACA (Housing Authority of the City of Austin). In 2019, they receieved a grant from St. David’s Foundation and qualified for the match. HACA participated in Amplify Austin Day through their nonprofit scholarship fund, Austin Pathways, which provides scholarships to HACA residents. Well, in their first time participating in Amplify, they raised over $65K thanks to our match, and that money will go to over 50 scholarships for their residents, along with covering costs of bus passes and childcare so people can attend college classes. Without our match, none of that money would have been raised, so I think that really speaks to the impact it can have on these organizations.

Why is it so crucial for foundations to support community giving days?

Whether it’s by donating matching funds or just supporting the giving day in general, when a foundation jumps in, you’re really galvanizing the community to get out there and also show their support. Since we decided to do our first match seven years ago, so many other local groups and foundations have decided to match gifts to our local nonprofits, and we’ve really seen the community react to this by giving more to the organizations who receive matching funds on Amplify Day. Reflecting on the past seven years, what have been some of your favorite or most inspiring moments during Amplify Austin Day campaigns?

As hard as it is to get up early, and I mean early in the morning to come to the headquarters that are set up in the foundation offices during Amplify Austin Day, the energy and excitement in the air in those early morning hours is really something to see. There are always lots of morning news crews there, the volunteers are busy at work updating leaderboards, and there’s always coffee and breakfast tacos. It is almost magical in that room, and it has been so fun to be there with the team as they celebrate each milestone along the way to reaching their donation goal. I can’t wait until our new CEO gets to be there and experience it himself.

I Live Here I Give Here expresses the utmost gratitude to Earl Maxwell and the St. David’s Foundation team for their partnership and commitment to making Central Texas the most generous community in the country.

Yellow Bike Project ⌘ MISSION

YBP works to get more bikes on Austin’s streets by teaching mechanics and repair at free community workshops, donating bikes to youth and adults in need, and facilitating reuse.

1216 Webberville Road Austin, TX 78721 512-524-5299 austinyellowbike.org

➥ Give during Amplify Austin March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/organizations/yellow-bike-project

30

I LIVE HERE I GIVE HERE I S G R AT E F U L F O R T H E SUPPORT OF ITS LEADING SPONSORS: St. David’s Foundation

Howry Breen & Herman, LLP

Austin Community Foundation

UFCU

Enverus Tito’s Handmade Vodka

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. BazaarVoice

Cirrus Logic

Reissa Foundation

Silicon Labs

Favor Delivery

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2020

14-31_ILHIGH_ADS_MAR20.indd 30

12/19/19 10:32 AM

I Live Here I Give Here

PROMOTIONAL

Austin PBS, KLRU-TV Causes: Arts & Culture, Public Television 512-471-4811 | austinpbs.org ➥ Give on March 5–March 6: amplifyatx.org/ organizations/austinpbs See profile on page 15.

Beyond the Grade Causes: Education, Arts 512-484-0829 | beyondthegrade.org ➥ Give on March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/ organizations/beyond-the-grade

Catnip Casa Cat Refuge Causes: Animal Welfare 602-738-5568 | catnipcasa.org ➥ Give on March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/ organizations/catnip-casa-cat-refuge

Center for Child Protection Causes: Human Services, Children 512-472-1164 | CenterforChildProtection.org ➥ Give on March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/ organizations/center-for-child-protection See profile on page 16.

Central Texas Food Bank Causes: Human Services, Basic Needs 512-282-2111central | texasfoodbank.org ➥ Give on March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/ organizations/central-texas-food-bank See profile on page 17.

Colin’s Hope Causes: Safety Education 512-222-7591 | colinshope.org ➥ Give on March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/ organizations/colinshope

Easterseals Central Texas Causes: Disability Services 512-615-6800 | easterseals.com/centraltx/ our-programs/medical-rehabilitation/ ➥ Give on March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/ organizations/easter-seals-central-texas

Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) Causes: Arts & Culture, Health Care 512-541-4226 | myhaam.org ➥ Give on March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/ organizations/health-alliance-for-austin-musicians See profile on page 18.

Marbridge Foundation Causes: Human Services 512-282-1144 | Marbridge.org ➥ Give on March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/ organizations/marbridge See profile on page 19.

Mac Mission Incorporated: Backpacks for the Homeless Causes: Human Services 512-939-6116 | macpacks.org ➥ Give on March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/ organizations/mac-mission-incorporated

The Dog Alliance, Hounds for Heroes Service Dogs Causes: Health and Human Services, Animals, Veterans 512-335-7100 | thedogalliance.org/ houndsforheroes ➥ Give on March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/ organizations/the-dog-alliance

Mustang Heritage Foundation Causes: Equine Adoption, Mustang Adoption 512-869-3225 | mustangheritagefoundation.org ➥ Give on March­5­–March 6: Link: amplifyatx. org/organizations/mustang-heritage-foundation

Rancho Alegre Causes: Arts & Culture 512-609-9208 | ranchoalegre.org ➥ Give on March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/ organizations/ranchoalegre See profile on page 20.

Rawson Saunders School Causes: Education 512-476-8382 | rawsonsaunders.org ➥ Give on March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/ organizations/rawson-saunders

Refugee Services of Texas Causes: Human Services 512-640-2956 | rstx.org ➥ Give on March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/ organizations/refugeeservicesoftexas

Shadow Cats Rescue Causes: Animal Care and Services 512-466-1619 | shadowcats.net ➥ Give on March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/ organizations/shadow-cats-rescue

Spectrum Theatre Company Causes: Theatre, Arts, Community 512-688-6516 | spectrumatx.org ➥ Give on March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/ organizations/spectrum-theatre-company central-texas

The Settlement Home for Children Causes: Youth in Foster Care 512-836-2150, ext. 142 | settlementhome.org ➥ Give on March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/ organizations/the-settlement-home-for-children

Texas Ramp Project Causes: Human Services 214-675-1230 | texasramps.org ➥ Give on March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/ organizations/texas-ramp-project

Travis Audubon Society Causes: Environment 512-300-2473 | travisaudubon.org ➥ Give on March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/ organizations/travis-audubon-society

West Austin Youth Association Causes: Youth Education and Recreation 512-473-2528 | WAYA.org ➥ Give on March 5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/ organizations/west-austin-youth-association

YMCA of Austin Causes: Sports & Recreation 512-322-9622 | AustinYMCA.org ➥ Give on March­5­–March 6: amplifyatx.org/ organizations/ymca-of-austin See profile on page 21.

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2 0 2 0

14-31_ILHIGH_ADS_MAR20.indd 31

31

12/19/19 10:32 AM

REFLECTIONS

Earl Maxwell with former I Live Here I Give Here director Celeste Flores.

Amplify Austin Day achieved a landmark $10 million raised in 24 hours in 2018. The 2020 goal is $12 million.

Forme r St. David’s Fo u n dation CE O looks b ac k on seve n inspir in g Amplify Aus tin D ay s

S

t. David’s Foundation is a founding supporter of Amplify Austin Day, our community’s largest day of giving. The foundation’s visionary leadership in providing matching funds, which support numerous local nonprofit grant partners, has led to the success and growth of Amplify Austin Day over the past seven years and set an example for giving days across the nation.

We sat down with Earl Maxwell, newly retired CEO of St. David’s Foundation who was vital in developing this critical partnership for the benefit of all in Central Texas, to learn about his favorite Amplify Austin Day impact moments.

What does Amplify Austin Day mean to you?

Seeing Amplify Austin Day grow over the past 7 years has made me incredibly proud. To me, Amplify Austin Day means that our community is strong and connected to our local nonprofits. St. David’s Foundation was one of the first organizations to jump on board and partner with I Live Here I Give Here when Amplify Austin was just in its beginning stages–I had faith in the vision of Amplify and knew our community would step up to the

32

plate. It’s become one of my favorite days each year.

What do you believe Amplify Austin Day represents for our community?

Amplify Austin really represents the power of our community. In just 24 hours, we all come together and raise millions of dollars–this is life-changing money for our local nonprofits. I think Amplify also shows us that even the smallest gift can go a long way to help organizations in our community, and that everyone is capable of making a difference. So many times, people are overwhelmed at the thought of giving money to local charities, feeling that they need to make a huge gift of thousands of dollars to make a difference. With Amplify Austin, you can make a gift of any size, and even a few dollars can really make an impact.

How has St. David’s Foundation seen the impact it has created for your hundreds of nonprofit grant partners? Is there a case in particular that has personally moved you?

I’ve heard so many great stories over the years, (continued on page 30)

Matching Gifts Helped Make Amplify Austin Day a New Model for Philanthropy

•

• •

St. David’s Foundation distributed over $6.9 million in matching gifts to 70+ local nonprofit organizations on Amplify Austin Day over the past seven years.

To date, St. David’s Foundation nonprofit partners have raised over $21.4 million.

Matching gifts from foundations and businesses, with St. David’s Foundation leading the way, incentivized the community to give $57 million over seven Amplify Austin Days for more than 750 local nonprofits.

COURTESY ST. DAVID’S FOUNDATION

Q+A: EARL MAXWELL

I L I V E H E R E I G I V E H E R E // 2 0 2 0

ILHIGH_2020.indd 16

12/19/19 10:58 AM

WHY TO GIVE WHERE YOU WORK

UNIVERSITY FEDERAL CREDIT U N I O N TA K E S E M P L O Y E E G I V I N G TO NEW HEIGHTS Th i nk ab o ut th e l o c a l c aus e s clos e s t to you r h e a r t. T h e n im a g in e you r e m ploye r a g re e s to m a tc h yo ur g i f t d o l l ar f o r d o l l a r to s u ppor t th e org a n iz a tion s you love ! T h a t ’s e x a ctly w h a t U n iversi ty Fe d e ra l C re d i t Uni o n ( UF C U) d oe s f or its e m ploye e s , boa rd m e m be rs , a n d oth e r volun teer le ad e rs — up to $500 a ye ar e a ch —a n d th ey t a ke f u ll a d va n ta g e of it e a ch ye a r d u r in g Am pl i fy Austi n D ay. P rovi d i ng ma t c h i n g g if ts is a w in -w in f or Au s tin’s la rg e s t loca lly own e d f in an c i a l ins ti tuti o n; i t c e l e b ra te s e mp l oye e s ’ g e n e ros ity a n d e m pow e r s te a m m e m be r s to g ive ba c k to th e c o mmuni ty. Tw e nt y - tw o p erce n t of U F C U ’s e m ploye e s m a d e a g if t d u rin g I L ive H e re I G i ve H e re’s a nnual d ay o f g i vi ng a nd s u ppor te d m ore th a n 3 0 0 n on prof its . C om bin e d with a g e nerou s m atc h o p p o r tuni t y, th e i r i mp a ct is d ou ble d ! U F C U s h in e s a lig h t on t h e in cre d ible im pa c t tha t co mmuni ty - f o c use d p h i l anth ro py ca n h ave , e s pe cia lly wh e n a n e n tire com pa n y pa r tici pa tes to g e th e r. Ye a r af te r ye ar, UF CU a n s we rs I L ive H e re I G ive H e re’s ca ll to h e lp m a ke Au s ti n the mo s t g e ne ro us c i t y a n d in s pire oth e r loca l com pa n ie s to d o th e s a m e .

Sup p o r t t h e c aus e s th at are m e a n in g f u l to you r e m ploye e s , f os te r te a m s pir it a n d a cu ltu re of g e ne ro s i t y, and ma ke a p o s i ti ve im pa ct in th e com m u n ity by e n g a g in g you r com pa n y in gi vi n g ba ck loca lly th is ye a r.

COVER_ILHIGH_2020.indd 14

COURTESY UFCU

“ UF C U p r i o ri t i ze s c o mmuni ty,” s ay s H e a th e r M cKis s ick , s e n ior v ice pre s id e n t of com m u n i ty imp a c t. “Our e mp l oye e s l ove a n oppor tu n ity to g ive pe r s on a lly, k n owin g we s u ppor t thei r g e n e ros ity.”

12/19/19 11:10 AM

COVER_ILHIGH_2020.indd 12

12/19/19 11:10 AM