Central Texas Residents Urged to Give Back $10 Million During Amplify Austin Day
As the annual Amplify Austin Day approaches, residents of Central Texas are being called upon to join forces with over 700 nonprofits in seven counties, aiming to raise a record-breaking $10 million. The two-day online giving event will take place from March 4th at 6 p.m. to March 5th at 6 p.m.
The initiative, spearheaded by I Live Here I Give Here, provides a centralized platform for donors to support organizations that cater to various causes such as animal welfare, the environment, arts, veterans' services, and basic needs. Early donations began on January 28th and will count towards nonprofit totals, adding to the urgency of this year's goal.
According to Piper Stege Nelson, Executive Director of I Live Here I Give Here, Amplify Austin Day has grown significantly since its inception over a decade ago. The event aims to surpass last year's $9.7 million raise, bringing the total amount donated to over $122 million.
The financial boost is crucial for nonprofits of all sizes, with 25% of organizations being entirely volunteer-led. Organizations like Meals on Wheels of Central Texas rely heavily on this funding, providing thousands of meals daily to older adults and homebound residents.
CEO Henry Van de Putte emphasized the importance of Amplify Austin Day, stating that it brings attention to local nonprofits that many residents may not know about. The event allows individuals to create fundraising pages, donate, or volunteer their time to support various causes.
With rising costs and increasing needs in Central Texas, Amplify Austin Day has become an essential platform for community members to make a difference. Even small donations can have a significant impact, according to Nelson, who encouraged donors to give whatever they can, whether it's $5 or 50 minutes of their time.
Community members can participate by donating online, creating fundraising pages, joining employer giving efforts, or volunteering their time between March 4th and 5th. The event's success relies on the collective effort of residents, businesses, and nonprofits working together to make a lasting impact in Central Texas.
As the annual Amplify Austin Day approaches, residents of Central Texas are being called upon to join forces with over 700 nonprofits in seven counties, aiming to raise a record-breaking $10 million. The two-day online giving event will take place from March 4th at 6 p.m. to March 5th at 6 p.m.
The initiative, spearheaded by I Live Here I Give Here, provides a centralized platform for donors to support organizations that cater to various causes such as animal welfare, the environment, arts, veterans' services, and basic needs. Early donations began on January 28th and will count towards nonprofit totals, adding to the urgency of this year's goal.
According to Piper Stege Nelson, Executive Director of I Live Here I Give Here, Amplify Austin Day has grown significantly since its inception over a decade ago. The event aims to surpass last year's $9.7 million raise, bringing the total amount donated to over $122 million.
The financial boost is crucial for nonprofits of all sizes, with 25% of organizations being entirely volunteer-led. Organizations like Meals on Wheels of Central Texas rely heavily on this funding, providing thousands of meals daily to older adults and homebound residents.
CEO Henry Van de Putte emphasized the importance of Amplify Austin Day, stating that it brings attention to local nonprofits that many residents may not know about. The event allows individuals to create fundraising pages, donate, or volunteer their time to support various causes.
With rising costs and increasing needs in Central Texas, Amplify Austin Day has become an essential platform for community members to make a difference. Even small donations can have a significant impact, according to Nelson, who encouraged donors to give whatever they can, whether it's $5 or 50 minutes of their time.
Community members can participate by donating online, creating fundraising pages, joining employer giving efforts, or volunteering their time between March 4th and 5th. The event's success relies on the collective effort of residents, businesses, and nonprofits working together to make a lasting impact in Central Texas.
I'm so down for Amplify Austin Day! Giving back is like, totally the ultimate feel-good vibes 
, you know? $10 million is a crazy goal, but if we all chip in what we can, it's gonna be lit 
! Like, have you seen that movie "The Social Network" where Mark Zuckerberg starts with like, $500 and builds this whole thing from scratch? Yeah, I wanna feel like that too 
. Seriously though, nonprofits are doing some amazing work in Central Texas, and every little bit counts. Even if it's just a 5-spot donation or volunteering for an hour, let's get behind these orgs! We can make a difference, one small step at a time 
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... I mean, I get it, giving back is cool and all, but can't we just simplify things? $10 million is a lot of money, especially when you consider that 25% of nonprofits are run entirely by volunteers. That's like expecting a team of superheroes to save the day without any help from anyone else 
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. Just a thought.
I'm so down for Amplify Austin Day 
! $10 million is a huge goal, but with 700+ nonprofits involved, I know we can do it 
. I've already started browsing through the orgs on the platform 
and found some really cool ones, like the Austin Animal Center 
. It's amazing how much of a difference our community donations make for local nonprofits 
. Plus, it's a great way to learn about organizations we might not have known existed before 
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. Plus, I Live Here I Give Here is killing it with their platform 
Those volunteers are literally doing the work of angels for all those older adults & homebound residents 
My friend from Austin is actually planning to volunteer at one of the events so I'm super hyped for them