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Communities In Schools of Central Texas The nonprot works with students pre-K through 12th grade to provide support and resources. • Sample activities: meet with a student as a reading buddy, math buddy or mentor; host a supply drive • Donations accepted: monetary gifts, in-kind donations, drives • Located within 55 schools in Austin ISD • www.ciscentraltexas.org Drive a Senior The nonprot’s mission is to empower older adults by providing transportation and support services. • Sample activities: provide transportation to seniors; Education Connection The nonprot works to improve childhood literacy rates by oering one-on-one reading support to children. • Sample activities: reading with students, practicing reading fluency, discussing stories and reading • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • www.education-connection.org Explore Austin The nonprot empowers economically disadvantaged youth through mentoring and outdoor adventure. • Sample activities: become a youth mentor, work a fundraising event, join the young professionals group, organize warehouse gear, serve breakfast, work a shift during summer wilderness trip season • Donations accepted: monetary gifts, outdoor gear1211 W. Sixth St., Ste. 600, Austin • www.exploreaustin.org Front Steps The nonprot provides shelter, aordable housing and education to help residents nd stability. • Sample activities: administrative tasks; distribute hygiene kits and blankets; community outreach • Donations accepted: monetary gifts, blankets, coats help at home with repairs or yard work. • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 2601 Exposition Blvd., Austin • www.driveasenioratx.org
Manos de Cristo The dental practice oers low-cost dental care. The organization also provides adult education programs. In addition, the center operates a food pantry. • Sample activities: support adult learners through
ESL programs, computer and citizenship classes; distribute food; provide dental care • Donations accepted: monetary gifts, food and clothing donations, auction item donations
• 4911 Harmon Ave., Austin • www.manosdecristo.org
organizing, assist with food giveaways • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • www.keepaustinfed.org
• 4507 N. I-35 Frontage Road, Austin • www.frontsteps.org
Junior Achievement of Central Texas Part of Junior Achievement Worldwide, the Austin chapter oers programs on career readiness, nancial literacy and entrepreneurship to children and young adults. • Sample activities: student mentorship, event setup
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas The 30-bedroom home provides a place to stay near the hospital at no cost. • Sample activities: cook and serve meals, help with daily tasks, restocking and assisting with families in need • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 1315 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 1/2, Austin • www.rmhc-ctx.org This list is not comprehensive.
and teardown, program presentations • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • www.jacentex.org
Keep Austin Fed The food rescue organization collects surplus food from businesses and redistributes it to communities. • Sample activities: food rescue driver, food sorting and
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