Austin is ranked 48th out of the 50 largest US cities in per capita giving.
66% of Austinites feel uninformed about the issues.
89% say they would give to a specific need in the community.

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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 Nonprofits is there is not enough money.

For a city so involved in protecting its natural habitats and native small businesses, the nonprofit needs of Austin should be equally met. But the severe shortage of funds for Nonprofits 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 Nonprofits 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 nonprofit 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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November News For Austin Involved

by Patsy Woods Martin
November 6, 2012
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Austin Involved, making an impact, one nonprofit at a time!

Austin Involved is a program of I Live Here, I Give Here®, where young philanthropists contribute $25 a month and vote on a partner nonprofit to receive the pool of funds, as well as a 3 hour volunteer project for members to learn more about the mission, vision and clients of the nonprofit.

In October, Austin Involved was at Planned Parenthood in Austin.  

Did you you that more than 1,000 women in the Austin area will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year?

Volunteers helped to promote women's health by making over 600 "breast-health" goodie bags in Spanish and English to be used as part of Planned Parenthood’s outreach.  They also made over 100 calls to some of the organization’s generous donors to thank them for the contributions that allow Planned Parenthood to take care of the uninsured or underinsured men and women in our community.

DISCOVER. DO. DONATE. ARE YOU IN? To find out how to join Austin Involved, find us here or contact Celeste at 512.432.1936 or Celeste@ILiveHereIGiveHere.org.

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