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The Central Texas Food Bank, the largest hunger-relief organization in the region, serves 21 counties and remains on the front line of fighting hunger. (Photo courtesy of Central Texas Food Bank)

Austin Organizations Step Up as SNAP Freeze Threatens Millions of Texans

With the ongoing government shutdown halting SNAP benefits for over 3 million residents, local nonprofits, schools, and food pantries are rallying to keep Central Texans fed — and here’s how to help
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‘Friday Night Lights’ Reunion: Connie Britton and Kyle Chandler Support Helping Hand Home

The annual luncheon honored the Mack, Jack & McConaughey Foundation and Helping Hand Home’s mission to support kids in need
Hal Katz Ann Kitchen Jeff Richardson Hon. Donna Howard Trish Young Brown Stephanie Bazan

Austin Unites for Mental Health at Integral Care’s Bridging the Gap Fundraiser

Leaders, artists and advocates gathered for a night celebrating compassion and access to care
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Austin’s HAAM Day Turns 20: A Citywide Tribute to Local Music and Community

The annual event raised funds for local musicians’ healthcare through hundreds of live performances across the Greater Austin area
NewHeather Bellino, TAP CEO and Jamie Imber, 2025 BWB Chair

Austin’s Black & White Ball Sets New Fundraising Record for Texas Advocacy Project

See highlights from the elegant evening dedicated to empowering abuse survivors through advocacy and support
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Waterloo Greenway’s Glow in the Park Raises $1.55 Million for Austin’s Urban Parks

The sold-out celebration at Moody Amphitheater marked a major milestone for one of Austin’s most transformative urban park system projects
Breakthrough Central Texas Chief Development & Communications Officer Holly Wissmann, Luci Baines Johnson, Mayor Kirk Watson, and Executive Director Michael Griffith

Luci Baines Johnson and Mayor Kirk Watson Rally Support for Breakthrough Central Texas’ $30 Million Education Campaign

The new initiative sets out to serve 5,500 students and help 1,100 first-generation Texans earn college degrees by 2030
Ephraim Owens at the Continental Club.

Austin Jazz Community Rallies Around Ephraim Owens With Fundraising Concert 

When one of Austin’s most beloved musicians suffers a stroke, the community shows him he’s not alone
(From left) Sara Alexander, Shannon Gardner, Venus Strawn, Barb Lietz, Cassie Bales, Melissa Aufieri, and Tracie Dickey.

Austin Ladies Luncheon Raises $155K for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research

Philanthropic leaders gathered for a Moroccan-inspired afternoon to support Duchenne research and awareness