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Impact Austin Gives $188,400 to Four Central Texas Nonprofits

WEBImpact Austin Gives $188,400 To Four Central Texas Nonprofits with a Focus on Equity, Health and Well-Being Austin-based collective of women philanthropists awards the grant recipients of its Fall 2022 giving cycle, including AVANCE-Austin, The Other Ones Foundation, Girlstart and the Literacy Coalition of Central Texas. More than …

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Impact Austin Awards $430K to Nine Central Texas Nonprofits in …

WEBCon Mi MADRE, Texas Advocacy Project, Jolt Initiative, and Asian American Community Health Initiative are Impact Austin’s newest 2021 Community PartnersAUSTIN, TEXAS – November 18, 2021 – We are thrilled to announce that 435 women of Impact Austin are awarding a total of $226,200 to four Central Texas nonprofit organizations. …

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Community Health Navigation (CHN) Expansion

WEBWith the unrestricted grant to AACHI, they expanded their Community Health Navigation Program, which provides healthcare navigation for Austin’s vulnerable Asian subpopulations, including Burmese, Korean, Nepali, Vietnamese, Syrian, Iraqi, and other Arabic speaking communities. Services include health insurance enrollment; securing …

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Impact Austin Crosses $8 Million in Grants to Central Texas …

WEBExplore Austin, The Dream Come True Foundation, Yellow Bike Project, and Austin Soundwaves are the latest grant recipients from the women’s giving circle. The members of Impact Austin and Girls Giving Grants (g3) have crossed a milestone of $8 million in grants given to nonprofit organizations in Central Texas. The women’s giving …

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Resources for Caregiving for Seniors

WEBAGE’s Resources for Caregiving for Seniors project will expand the Health Equipment Lending Program (HELP), which currently serves a critical and unmet need in Travis and Williamson counties. Program expansion will increase the durable medical equipment available in addition to improving access to the equipment.

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Food Recovery and Redistribution Hub

WEBIn 2023, KAF has rescued more than 942,000 pounds of food. Building the South Austin Hub will allow KAF to accept more food donations, thus keeping more edible food out of landfills, providing more food to partner agencies, and adding direct-to-individual community giveaways in South Austin. KAF will measure the success of the South Austin Hub

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Community Partner Spotlight: AGE of Central Texas and "She …

WEBAustin Groups for the Elderly, now known as AGE of Central Texas won the Impact Austin Health & Well Being Grant in 2010. AGE exceeded its goals in the two-year grant and was able to do even more than planned with Impact Austin’s support. AGE of Central Texas has become a thought leader and pivotal support for aging Central …

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Impact Austin Names Four Finalists for 2023 Fall Grants

WEBImpact Austin's Equity and Health & Well-Being Grant Review Committees (GRCs) have named two finalists each for fall funding. All four finalists will receive an Impact Austin grant at our November 14 Town Hall Meeting. The fall grant review process kicked off with 66 applications for funding. GRCs chose the 11 strongest for deep-dive review in …

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Four Tips & Countless Benefits: Setting Up Your Company’s Giving …

WEBBy Stacy Mozisek, DVMSmall business can have a huge impact on communities!When I joined Austin-founded Firehouse Animal Health Centers in 2013, the company was already one year into making a difference for local pets. Word of mouth had spread about Dr. John Faught and Dr. Jed Rogers who were bringing the highest quality …

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Women's Collective Giving Impact Austin

WEBImpact Austin is an Austin-based women’s collective giving organization, funding Central Texas nonprofits that provide services in Bastrop, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties. Since 2003, we have invested $8.59 million in Central Texas.

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Impact Austin Committed to Changing the Face of Philanthropy in …

WEBThe nonprofit awards First-Ever Social Innovation Grant of $110,000 to The Innocence InitiativeAUSTIN, TEXAS – Nov. 7, 2019 – Last night at Impact Austin’s annual Town Hall Meeting, the 510 women of Impact Austin, the collective giving organization on a mission to transform the community through women’s philanthropy, awarded their first …

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See Our Impact Impact Austin

WEBSince 2003, Impact Austin has invested high-impact grants to fund projects and programs in Bastrop, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties. Our impact is fueled by the innovative work of our Community Partners. Browse our Community Partners below to learn more about our grantees and their impactful projects.

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MEET OUR NEW DIRECTORS Four Members Join Impact Austin’s …

WEBImpact Austin’s Governance Committee approved a new slate of volunteers joining for three-year board terms beginning with the FY 2020 year. We welcome our new directors and thank them in advance for their service. We also say thanks to retiring directors Rebecca Powers and Mary Blegen.Deanna DeHaven joins the Advancement …

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What's Next for Impact Austin 2020 Grants and Annual Meeting

WEBLast week, Impact Austin leadership made several changes to our 2020 grantmaking practices. Top considerations were (1) concern for the health and well-being of applicants and Impact Austin volunteers; (2) the importance of quick and broad financial support at a time when nonprofits will struggle more than ever; and (3) preservation of …

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Impact Austin Selects 11 Applications for Deep Dive Review

WEBFall Grant Review Committees (GRCs) were hard at work in August. Initial assessments yielded a group of 11 organizations - from a combined pool of 66 applicants - meriting deep-dive review within our two focus areas of Equity and Health & Well-Being. A total of $158,400 will be awarded in November. Equity GRC - The 18 member …

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Empowerment and Life Skills Classes for Single Moms

WEBThe grant will support empowerment and life skills classes, which aim to build confidence, competence, and community among young single mothers in Austin. The life skills curriculum is offered on a rotating calendar which runs26 weeks a year and focuses on Health & Wellness; Financial Literacy; Parenting & Child Development; and Career

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Recapping 2021 Town Hall: Together We Shine Brighter

WEB9 Community Partners joined us during 2021, including the Girls Giving Grants grantee. Grants totaling $430,000 have been awarded since January, 2021. Christina also announced a $20,000 match challenge from member Melissa Patel and her husband Hiten. All gifts made to the annual fund by 12/31/2021 will be matched up to …

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Grantmaking Impact Austin

WEBIn June 2024, Impact Austin will award $241,200 in grants across two focus areas: Community and Education. Two finalists will be selected in each focus area and voted upon by the members. The finalist in each focus area receiving the majority votes will be awarded the application grant amount of $96,500 and the other finalist will be awarded

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Discovery Days 2022: Session Three Takeaways

WEBThe third and last session of 2022 Discovery Days explored the Funding Landscape in Central Texas. This February 18 webinar shared funding priorities and grantmaking practices of three of our region's major funders: St. David's Foundation, H-E-B, and Georgetown Health Foundation. The session kicked off with an introduction to …

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