I Live Here, I Give Here’s mission is to deepen and expand the culture of personal philanthropy by inspiring Central Texans to invest more money in our community. We educate and connect individuals and non-profits so more Central Texans experience the personal benefit of increased philanthropy.
Did you know Austin is ranked 48th out of the 50 largest cities in the nation in per capita charitable giving?
Austin is a vibrant city with a personality all its own. The people are passionate, driven, and generous volunteers of their time and talent. But that’s not enough. The biggest problem facing Austin Non-Profits is there is not enough money.
For a city so involved in protecting its natural habitats and native small businesses, the non-profit needs of Austin should be equally met. But the severe shortage of funds for Non-Profits hurts the community every day.
This is where I Live Here, I Give Here steps in. Our main purpose is to connect people like YOU with the issues you care about and the Non-Profits that support them.
I Live Here, I Give Here is proud of the work we have accomplished since our launch in 2007. We connect the people of Austin with the causes they care about.
We partner with non-profit groups so they can be more accessible to you. We spotlight specific needs in Austin every month to let you know how you can help.
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Austin volunteers donate a lot of hours to Non-Profits. But the needs of many Austinites aren’t currently being met. So, how can you help?
The needs of a community can be overwhelming. With so many obstacles, where do you get started on a pathway to philanthropy?
Make giving part of your everyday life. See our Calendar for upcoming events, including The BIG Give! Learn how to incorporate giving into your lifestyle.
In February, 2010 over 1300 homeless people were counted in Austin and yet AISD reported that over 3000 of their school-aged students were either homeless or in “doubled up” conditions with extended family.
For my final blog post, I thought I'd go ahead and tackle a tricky subject. In the fundraising world there's a bit of contention around the subject of administrative fees. On one hand, with the best of intentions, donors often earmark their money to go directly to the programs that…
How many times do you feel moved by an issue or problem, but don’t know how to help? Do you ever feel you want to give, but won’t be able to give enough to make a difference? Perhaps you’ve heard of a non-profit organization but don’t know enough about their operations to trust them with your precious money.
These are common obstacles people face every day when considering how, when, and how much to give to a Non-Profits. I Live Here, I Give Here is committed to help you answer these questions and to connect you with non-profits that focus on the issues you care about.
We educate you about the specific needs and demands of the community. We enable you to discover the causes you’re most passionate about. We encourage you to engage in the true benefits of intentional giving. We are ready to connect you with the needs in Austin!
For my final blog post, I thought I'd go ahead and tackle a tricky subject. In the fundraising world there's a bit of contention around the subject of administrative fees. On one hand, with the best of intentions, donors often earmark their money to go directly to the programs that…
Happy Almost-2012! As we wrap up a great year, I’m excited to be starting a new one with the team at I Live Here, I Give Here. At this point in each year, I can never decide whether I’m most excited to reflect back on the year that has just…
Growing up, we’re taught to treat others as we’d like to be treated. As adults with busy lifestyles, we strive to uphold that simple idea, to take care of others as well as we take care of our families and ourselves. The most rewarding thing we can do for ourselves is to take care of others. To make philanthropy an ingrained part of your lifestyle benefits our neighbors and our community, but also, the gifts we receive in return far outweigh what we give.
The best way to incorporate giving into your lifestyle is to set up a budget that includes philanthropy. With dedicated funds, the next step is deciding where and how to put the money to work. As you examine the possibilities, we urge you to consider the Non-Profits that speak to you personally, and focus your giving there.
We know you’ll find the most reward in giving to the places that touch your heart. I Live Here, I Give Here’s ultimate goal is to connect your passion with the places that need it the most.
Every month we feature a prominent philanthropist from the Austin area. This month’s Featured Donor is Eileen Van Den Berg. Find out more…
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The Annual Point-in-Time Count:
3:00 pm @ UT School of Social Work
The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count provides an annual count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons. Teams of volunteers will be canvassing Travis County to count homeless men, women and children on the streets, under highway bridges and in camps. This count is a vital component in assessing the well being of Austin area’s homeless population and in securing the greatest level of funding the federal government will allot Travis County’s homeless service providers.
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Dream Catchers Spoken Word Work Shop:
1:30 pm @ Big Brothers Big Sisters Offices
The Dream Catchers movement is based on the idea that everybody is uniquely talented and/or creative and that, with the right amount of creative drive, hard work, and innovative organizing anybody can catch their dreams and make them reality. The workshops are comfortable and engaging, challenging and effective. Each workshop will allow participants to explore their own history and use it to create bodies of written work that will ultimately be shared in a spoken word format within a safe and non-judgmental environment. If you are creative or want to be – are interested in building confidence and self esteem in a fun and engaging way – these are the workshops for you! Come to one or two or all three! Space is limited so RSVP to your MSS to reserve your spot!
Food will be provided.
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The South Austin Social Club Monthly Meet-Up:
7:00 pm @ Crow Bar
The South Austin Social Club is a free monthly meet-up for the Austin creative community. All artistic types are invited to share resources, network in the flesh, and support creative community activism. Musicians, artists, dancers, actors and writers.
Music by Christy Claxton Band and Noelle Hampton.
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EPIC's 4th Anniversary Happy Hour:
5:30 pm @ Delta Millworks
Join us at Delta Millworks for sweet tunes by Eagle Eye Williamson, Salt Lick BBQ appetizers, Custom EPIC T-Shirts courtesy of Industry Print Shop, and delicious treats from Dripping Springs Vodka! We will also unveil the action-packed 2012 Calendar (which may or may not include Fly Fishing, Camping and more!), and show you what the EPIC program is all about!
Sponsored By: Dripping Springs
Bring your friends, co-workers, band mates, siblings, book club, and anyone else, and let's make it a party!
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Insights Arts Show & Sale:
6:00 pm @ Mexican American Cultural Center
The Insights Art Show & Sale is an entertaining, artistic, and thought-provoking way to spotlight the works of our talented patients as well as raising funds through the sale of art donated by some of the region’s highly respected professional artists. Art therapy is vital to a patient’s recovery giving them an opportunity to express themselves through creativity.
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Prevention Task Group:
9:00 am @ SafePlace
A meeting of the minds to discuss strategies for preventing homelessness!
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Second Annual Singles Mingle :
7:00 pm @ The Rattle Inn
It's time to mix and mingle with the finest people in Austin.
Entry is $10 which gets you an Identifying wristband and a raffle ticket. There will again be some ice breaker games and more!
GREEN wristband means go - this person is single and ready to mingle.
YELLOW wristband means approach with cautious optimism - there is a possibility that this person is single but has a "it's complicated" status of Facebook.
RED wristband means ABORT! - very likely this person came to play wing man/women to a single friend. In addition they are watching the scene thanking god they are already in a relationship and no longer have to subject themselves to awkwardly flirting with random people in public.
WHITE wristband means GLBT and should be combined with one of the colors above.
This years party will again be benefiting SafePlace! Please feel free to invite friends preferably single.
Raffle Prizes to include gift certificates to: Rattle Inn, Star Bar, Lavaca St Bar Perlas, Elizabeth St Cafe, Lamberts Uchi, Uchiko Contigo
For more info: http://www.facebook.com/events/276568355731444/
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Planning and Reflection:
10:00 am @ United Way Capital Area
Youth Program Workshop Series:
The planning and reflection process, central to improving youth program quality for programs that serve every age, can turn a fun activity into a powerful learning experience! Participants learn how to support youth in planning, implementing, and evaluating activities and projects.
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Johannes Möller:
8:00 pm @ Northwest Hills United Methodist Church
Johannes Möller is on tour this year and won the world’s most
prestigious international classical guitar competition. Though he
hails from Sweden, for us Mr. Möller will always be “Austin’s win-
ner” since he captured the competition prize in Austin when we
hosted the Guitar Foundation of America as part of our Austin Goes
Classical festival in June 2010! He was mesmerizing that afternoon
at the Long Center when he won the GFA, and we can’t wait to wel-
come him back to town.
Ticket prices range from $25-$50 and purchasing information can be found on the website.
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Austin Lyric Opera- Lucia di Lammermoor Opening Night:
7:30 pm @ The Long Center for Performing Arts
Opening night- Jan. 28, 2012, Other performance dates- Feb. 1, 3, 5, 2012
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6th Annual Feria Para Aprender 2012 (Learning Fair):
10:00 am @ North Lamar Events Center
Come learn the steps to guide your child from preschool to college.
Free entry!
Thousands of free books!
Hundreds of educational exhibits.
Come see many science exhibits and demonstrations.
Talk directly with hundreds of academic and college experts.
Learn about high-demand careers.
Clifford, Maya & Miguel will be visiting so bring your cameras!
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Visit with Austin’s most influential men, and enjoy an evening out while you learn how you too can make a difference in your community.
Get motivated by our highly accomplished and inspiring women speakers! Network and mingle with like-minded women who love being involved in the community.
Every month we highlight a specific problem in Austin. Learn in-depth insights from area experts by viewing our videos and reading our monthly issue paper.
The ultimate celebration for Austin’s most deserving Non-Profits! Join our annual party that celebrates the act of giving and receiving.
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