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United Way Capital Area Blog
http://unitedwaycapitalarea.blogspot.com/
United Way Capital Area addresses critical social issues by bringing people and resources together to create opportunities for individuals, families and neighborhoods to prosper. We engage more people around critical regional issues in order to close the opportunity gap in Central Texas between those who are getting ahead and those falling behind.
- Added on: Oct 2nd, 2007
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: Evan Norman
- Listed in: Volunteering Society
- Tags: charity community austin volunteering giving central texas
Recent Posts
United Way\'s 1 Hour for Kids & State Campaign on Giving City Magazine
Do you know about GivingCity Magazine: Austin's only volunteerism & philanthropy magazine? The magazine was started by Monica Williams and Torquil Dewar from October Custom Publishing. In their words, "GivingCity Austin offers content you won’t...
Presidential Forum on Service: Service is integral to achieving our national priorities
Last week I attended the Presidential Forum on Service in College Station, TX. I was very excited to attend this event because not only was our President, Barack Obama was scheduled to speak but Service was the main theme of the event. It brought ...
From Birth, Engage Your Child With Talk
A recent article in the NY Times reinforces much of the educational information provided by United Way's Success By 6 and Born Learning initiatives. Lowe's recently sponsored and installed the first Born Learning Trail in Central Texas--and there wil...
It all goes back to middle school
Today's Statesman editorial in the Statesman says it all: "If you want to fix high school, start with middle school."Middle school, says University of Texas researcher Ed Fuller, is the gatekeeper for student success in high school and college. Stude...
Day of Caring -- Pictures and Thank You!
On Friday, September 11, 2009 United Way’s Day of Caring was truly one of the most memorable United Way Days of Caring ever in the history of Central Texas.We kicked-off not only United Way’s Day of Caring event, but also the 2009 community-wide ...
Update! Professional athletes to speak at our Day of Caring!
Athletes for Hope are participating in our Day of Caring, as part of President Obama's 9/11 Day of Service. Professional athletes Will Matthews and Ahmad Brooks will be our “Special Guest Speakers” at United Way’s Kick-off Event, and they will ...
