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support throughout the state. • Sample activities: Volunteers help with programming for individuals with autism and special events. • Donations: monetary • 300 E. Highland Mall Blvd., Ste. 205, Austin • www.texasautismsociety.org/volunteer Chariot Chariot helps nondriving seniors by providing transportation and socialization opportunities. Round trips typically take around two to three hours and around an hour for a one-way drop-off. • Sample activities: volunteers drive seniors to medical appointments, grocery stores, libraries, shopping centers, restaurants and local events. • Donations: monetary • P.O. BOX 202283, Austin • www.chariot.org Drive a Senior-ATX Drive a Senior-ATX enables older adults to live independently, avoid social isolation, age in place and enhance their quality of life by providing free transportation and other support services. • Sample activities: drive seniors to appointments, assist them with groceries and participate in weekly phone conversations, known as friendly calling. • Donations: monetary donations can be made online • 2601 Exposition Blvd., Austin • driveasenioratx.org Health Alliance for Austin Musicians This local nonprofit aims to provide access to affordable healthcare and other basic necessities like food, clothing and shelter to self-employed Austin musicians with little to no healthcare. • Sample activities: work at events, host fundraisers coordinated online
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• Sample activities: Hospice Austin welcomes volunteers with special skills, such as acupuncturists, hair stylists, massage therapists, musicians and pet therapy experts. • Donations: monetary donations are accepted online • 4107 Spicewood Springs Rd., Austin • www.HospiceAustin.org Livestrong Livestrong fights to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. The organization gives patients the resources and support they need to fight cancer head on each day. • Sample activities: year-round internship and volunteer opportunities at events • Donations: monetary donations are accepted online • 623 W. 38th St, Ste 300, Austin Breakthrough Central Texas Breakthrough Central Texas helps students become the first in their families to earn a college degree. Working with students starting in sixth grade and helping through college graduation, the nonprofit offers advising, programs and more. • Sample activities: volunteers help by providing academic mentoring and tutoring and being writing coaches • Donations: monetary, school supplies • 1050 E. 11th St., Austin • www.breakthroughctx.org
Dress for Success Austin Dress for Success Austin helps women and nonbinary people achieve economic independence by providing support, professional attire and development tools. • Sample activities: mentoring, career consulting, sorting through donated clothing • Donations: monetary donations and professional clothing accepted • 3000 S. IH-35 Frontage Road, Suite 180, Austin • www.dressforsuccessaustin.org
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Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas The organization aims to create healthier communities by providing comprehensive reproductive and related health care services, delivering science-based education programs and serving as an advocate for reproductive justice in Texas. • Sample activities: period kit packing, leading community outreach workshops and events • Donations: unscented tampons, pads and panty liners • 201 E. Ben White Blvd., Building B, Austin • www.plannedparenthood.org
• Donations: monetary • 3036 S. 1st St., Austin • 512-541-4226
Hospice Austin Hospice Austin provides care to any person with a life expectancy of six months or less. The organization cares for anyone in the community who needs its services regardless of insurance status, income, or ability to pay.
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