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Recovering from the Memorial Day Floods

This past Memorial Day brought an unexpected amount of severe weather to the Central Texas region. Our thoughts are with those families and communities who lost so much as a result. Though our attention was initially focused on the Wimberley area, which was devastated by the recent floods, we soon realized that more than 180 families across Williamson County suffered significant damage.  These families will need the help of the community in the days, weeks and months ahead in order to rebuild their lives and their homes.

Be of Service

24 Hours of Community Fundraising - Will you Amplify?

March 5-6, 2015 will be an exciting 24 hours for many nonprofits in Central Texas. I Live Here, I Give Here will be launching its third Amplify Austin Day. In the past two years they have raised $8.5 million for local nonprofits. Will you Amplify?

Happy Holidays from The Volunteer Center

We here at The Volunteer Center would like to wish all of you a very wonderful, peaceful and happy holiday season!

Family Volunteer Day 2014

Family Volunteer Day is an annual event that demonstrates and celebrates the power of families who volunteer together, supporting their neighborhoods, communities, and the world. Thousands of individuals and families all over the world will be serving their communities the Saturday before Thanksgiving to “Kick Off” the holiday season with giving and service.

4th of July Celebration Events

Do you take pride in being an American? Do you love your country? Then why not show that pride by volunteering in the 4th of July events taking place in your own community!

Why volunteer?

Volunteering. It’s a word we hear so often, but do we ever stop to think about why we volunteer? “I volunteer because I want to help others in my community. I work a couple of days a week in the food pantry at the Round Rock Area Serving Center. It is very satisfying to help families by providing them with food. I love to see the smiling faces of the adults and children that come through the pantry. They are very thankful for the service we provide. I also enjoy working with my fellow volunteers.” -Tinka Saxena

National Volunteer Month

Did you know that April is National Volunteer Month? Not many people do! But we should – it’s important to take the time to recognize and thank the individuals and groups that give their time in the service of others. We want to hear from you about what volunteering means to you...

24 Hours of Community Fundraising - Will you Amplify?

March 5-6, 2015 will be an exciting 24 hours for many nonprofits in Central Texas. I Live Here, I Give Here will be launching its third Amplify Austin Day. In the past two years they have raised $8.5 million for local nonprofits. Will you Amplify?

Help for Flood Relief in Central Texas

Be a part of the Central Texas Community that joins together to support those impacted by the recent floods.

The Newest and Best Way to Make an Impact

Get Connected is an easy-to-use web-based platform that matches the right donors, advocates, and volunteers with the right opportunities in our neighborhoods. Use Get Connected to find ways to give your unused materials and household items to agencies in need of donations, advocate for causes that require your passionate voice, and volunteer your time in ways that make a real difference.