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.

Why We’re Here

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.

Please check out our Programs and get to know our Board Members and Staff!



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Agencies indicated by a star have been thoroughly audited for both efficiency and outcomes by one of the following large grantors: Austin Community Foundation, City of Austin Cultural Arts Division, Glimmer of Hope Foundation, Impact Austin, Junior League of Austin and/or United Way Capital Area within the last two years.

Partners

ACE: A Community for Education

Some find it shocking that in a city like Austin, nearly half of our kindergartners lack a strong foundation in the language and literacy experiences that are critical for success in learning to read. ACE provides low income schools with highly trained tutors to ensure that children advance to grade level in reading before third grade. Since 1994, ACE: A Community for Education has provided over one million hours of service to Austin families, teaching children how to read in Austin public schools. ACE is a program of the Charles A. Dana Center, an organized research unit of the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin, but does not receive operating funds from UT. ACE is supported by donations from people like you and grants from foundations, corporations, and government entities.

Bookspring

BookSpring provides reading experiences, tools, and books to children and their families so they can develop a desire to read and succeed in school. It is our goal to establish a life-long love of reading, motivate children and their families to read more often, and increase the number of age- and culturally-competent children’s books in their homes. Using nationally-recognized model programs, BookSpring effectively engages children in learning to read, thus improving their long-term educational success. All of our programs target low-income, minority children and their families in the greater Austin area that lack access to books, libraries and reading opportunities. Through a range of programs we offer and through our partnerships with a broad spectrum of community organizations, schools, childcare centers, and health care facilities, we are uniquely qualified to fight the battle against childhood illiteracy in the Austin Area.

Literacy Coalition of Central Texas

Mobilizes providers, learners, employers, educators, policy makers and others to create a central Texas community that is 100% literate, employable, and engaged. The Coalition plays a central role in coordinating and supporting high-quality literacy services throughout Central Texas including services for speakers of other languages, adult basic education, family literacy, workplace literacy, and health literacy.

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Magic Mirror Inc.

A summer camp for children with dyslexia and related disorders. Friendships are grown, self-confidence fostered, and talents developed. Promotes both uniqueness of each child and develops their social interactions. Reading and writing are critical components and are provided in an environment where children feel safe, nurtured, and appreciated.

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