United Way for Greater Austin

Despite answering hundreds of thousands of calls each year, our 211 Navigation Center needs vital technology upgrades to better connect our neighbors to basic resources. We are thrilled to share that Speaker Dustin Burrows has elevated a House Bill by Representative Bucy as priority for the 89th Legislative Session.?H.B. 38, if passed, would boost the Texas 211 system. These efforts will increase the efficiency of our current systems and better connect individuals to critical resources. ? Our 211 helpline serves as a vital resource for community members facing challenges — from natural disasters to veterans transitioning back into civilian life to parents seeking childcare. ? The support of this bill comes after years of advocacy work at the state and local level. Thank you to every volunteer, partner, community member, and civic leader who has amplified the need for improvements to 211 for our neighbors.

The simple yet profound ability to read can be the key that unlocks a world of possibilities for a child. Here in Austin, 50% of our youngest students enter kindergarten not prepared to learn, grow, and succeed. We need your support on this Amplify Austin Day to solve illiteracy together through our early literacy programs. Let’s get our Central Texas kids reading successfully and giving them the tools they need to navigate the world with confidence and curiosity! Please Donate Now: https://lnkd.in/gVY7nN6h https://lnkd.in/gwipgb82

Thanks to supporters like you, we can empower children through our partnerships to put books ?? in everyday spaces for kids. We know life gets busy and expensive. Reading is not accessible to everyone, and we’re working to change that. When you support our United Way Amplify campaign, you are empowering kids in Central Texas with the tools they need to thrive in school and beyond. Please consider donating today! https://ow.ly/TkNL50VbVMf #AmplifyAustin #GiveUnited

?? Amplify Austin Day is here! ?? Today’s the day to make a difference in our community! ?? Join us and help us raise funds to support our early literacy work. Your donation, big or small, can create lasting change. Together, we can amplify hope and build a more vibrant future for all! ??? We’ve seen the joy on a child’s face when they discover the magic of a story, the pride in a parent’s eyes when their child reads their first book, and the hope that fills a classroom when every student is given the chance to succeed. Let’s give every child the opportunity to thrive! How you can help: 1?? Donate 2?? Share this post to spread the word 3?? Encourage your friends to get involved United, let's build a brighter future in Central Texas! Donate today: https://ow.ly/bpvf50VbcFt #AmplifyAustin #GiveUnited

We can't wait to celebrate with our partners, community members, local leaders, and fans of childhood education at tonight's A Night United! Thank you to our A Night United Partner Sponsors - Austin Business Journal, Circuit of The Americas, Comcast, ECPR Consulting, IBC Bank, Jacobs, JE Dunn Construction, St. David's HealthCare, Andy Wisner, Casey Blass & Lee Manford, David C. Smith &Chris Long, and Ingrid & James Taylor, for supporting our work to ensure children are happy, healthy, and ready to learn by the time they reach age 5! Your commitment to our community is inspiring, and we are truly grateful.

Thank you to our A Night United Convener Sponsors, Deloitte and Latham & Watkins! Your support of our mission to bring our community together to break economic barriers and build opportunity for all allows us to tackle early literacy issues during the most critical period of a child’s life - the first five years, when 90% of brain development occurs. This event has sold out, but you can still participate! Our Golden Ticket raffle will support our programs and give you a chance to win a trip to Costa Rica or Italy! Buy yours today: https://ow.ly/1Btv50V754L

In a few days, we will gather our community of champions to raise funds to help close the gap in a child’s ability to succeed. Thanks to our Uniter Sponsors, ABC Home & Commercial Services - Texas Corridor Title, Ed and Rebecca Latson, and Vanessa and Matt Luckie, for supporting this work. This event has sold out, but you can still participate! Our Golden Ticket raffle will support our programs and give you a chance to win a trip to Costa Rica or Italy! Buy yours today: https://ow.ly/1Btv50V754L

Thank you to H-E-B for sponsoring A Night United! Your support of our mission to bring our community together to break economic barriers and build opportunity for all allows us to tackle early literacy issues during the most critical period of a child’s life - the first five years, when 90% of brain development occurs. This event has sold out, but you can still participate. Our Gold Ticket raffle will support early literacy. Buy yours today!https://ow.ly/Y4Jp50V6wX9

Thank you to our A Night United Presenting Sponsor, Texas Mutual Insurance Company! Your partnership allows us to advance our mission and ensure Central Texas kids are learning to read at key milestones, one of the biggest indicators for a thriving future. A Night United - Destination Imagination is sold out! To join Texas Mutual in support of early childhood literacy and education, you can make a gift: https://ow.ly/BKsq50V4r8T

?Introducing our new Associate Vice President for Early Learning and Advancement, Denisse Baldwin! Denisse worked in public education for 17 years, most recently as the Director of Early Childhood for Round Rock ISD. There, she served more than 1,500 pre-K students and their teachers. “I’m passionate about helping every child care provider – aka “brain architect” – give our youngest learners access to the highest quality experiences and learning. Being around children birth to age 5 is a true joy, and watching them thrive is an honor,” she said. Denisse has lived in Austin since she was 5 and attended schools in Round Rock ISD. She is a first generation Nicaraguan American and her first language is Spanish. We are thrilled to advance our early childhood education work with Denisse’s expertise. Join us in giving her a warm welcome!