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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Nonprofit
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Seniors’ Services

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

AGE of Central Texas

AGE of Central Texas is a regional organization that provides education and support to people all along the spectrum of growing older, no matter where they are on that journey. AGE serves older adults and caregivers through its primary interrelated programs: adult day health care, caregiver education and resources, early memory loss support, health equipment lending, and peer-based computer classes for seniors.

Family Eldercare

Family Eldercare provides critical services to seniors, adults with disabilities and caregivers. Our programs offer a continuum of care to help people age in place with dignity and as much independence as possible. Our programs include: In-Home Care & Caregiver Services, Geriatric Consultation and Counseling, Guardianship Services, Money Management, Aging In Place Service Coordination, Lyons Gardens Senior Housing, Lifetime Connections Without Walls and the Summer Fan Drive.

Registered

Faith in Action - North Central Caregivers of Austin

North Central Caregivers, as a member of Faith in Action Caregivers, provides free community support services to persons over the age of 60 living independently in north central Austin. Our most requested service is transportation to medical appointments and the grocery store. All of our direct services are performed by trained volunteers. Our clients are able to age in their own homes by using our services: tranportation, home repairs, yard work, case management, home visits, information and referral and reassurance calls.

Faith in Action Caregivers - Georgetown

Faith in Action Caregivers-Georgetown is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Georgetown residents 65 years and older maintain an independent lifestyle. Our volunteers provide transportation services free of charge to area seniors for medical appointments, grocery shopping, and other important errands.

Faith in Action Caregivers - South Austin

We believe in the dignity and worth of every individual, especially our senior adults. To enable a quality of life, Faith in Action Caregivers - South Austin provides support services that empower senior adults to maintain their independence in their own community. Services provided include personalized transportation, minor home repairs, and resource referrals. All services are provided at no charge.

Faith in Action Caregivers - Southwest Austin

We connect volunteers and seniors in our community to help seniors stay independent as long as possible. The majority of our requests are for 1-way or round-trip transportation. We make it easy for trained volunteers to help their senior neighbors. Our online schedule shows all the weekly senior requests and volunteers choose the day and time they want to help.

Faith in Action Caregivers-West Austin

In operation since 1985, our mission continues to be the enhancement of independence of older adults. This is accomplished by providing volunteer-based services, which include: transportation to medical appointments and other health related services, grocery shopping and to the bank as essential needs. Additionally, volunteers take the elderly clients to destinations adding to quality of life such as the beauty shop, senior center or to a friend's house for a visit. Social contact is important to combat loneliness for the older adult clients, so volunteers serve as friendly visitors in the home or by making reassuring phone calls. Volunteers also do minor home repair and maintenance to provide a safe home environment.

Faith in Action Senior Access

Faith in Action Caregivers offers services to help older adults in maintaining and improving their quality of life. With the assistance of volunteer caregivers, clients can maximize their ability to meet their own needs and to continue to live independently.

Greater Austin CARES

We are a group of faith-based respite programs for people with dementia and their families.  Each program is a ministry of its host organization, and serves both memory-impaired individuals and their caregivers. Respite participants enjoy socially-enriching and fun activities while their caregivers take a break from caregiving responsibilities.

Greater Austin Life-Changing Ministries

Greater Austin Life-Changing Ministries is a unique ministry directly involved in an outreach to Nursing/Alzheimer/Assisted-living homes that includes 25 monthly group meetings with 400+ residents. Important statistic: 60% of Nursing home residents never receive visitors. We strive to rekindle hope with songs, hugs, and to remind residents of their importance in life.

H.A.N.D. (Helping the Aging, Needy, and Disabled Inc.)

The mission of H.A.N.D. is to enhance dignity and independence for the elderly and people with disabilities by providing compassionate, quality care. We provide in-home, non-medical care such as bathing, dressing, toileting, cooking, shopping and housekeeping. Our vision is a community in which all people are empowered to live as independently as possible.

Mobile Art Program

The mission of the Mobile Art Program is to deliver art activities to seniors and individuals with limited mobility.

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