At this time, we are tremendously grateful to thaw out in the Austin sunshine, stock up on clean water from one of the local breweries and distribution sites, feel inspired by the many local restaurants offering free meals to those in need, and take up a neighbor’s offer to pop in for a quick shower. The outpouring of kindness from essential workers, activists, leaders and everyday citizens has been amazing!
This past week was traumatic and devastating for so many in our community. And while the ice has now melted, there is much work ahead. We know you share the same desire to help lend a hand, so for those looking for ways to volunteer your time, collect donations, or make monetary contributions, we’ve compiled this list of resources to help you choose where to put your efforts into helping locals who need it most.
We will continue to update this list, so please reach out to [email protected] if you know of an organization in need of community assistance.
Call for Volunteers:
- Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison is hosting a distribution of essential item distribution at Guerrero-Thompson Elementary (102 E. Rundberg Ln.) on Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. Check Harper-Madison’s Facebook page for updates on how you can help.
- Brighter Bites distribute boxes of fresh produce to families in need via contactless drive-thru pickup lines and/or walk up lines. Choose from multiple dates and time slots to volunteer at Norman-Sims Elementary, Austin Achieve Elementary, and Wooldridge Elementary. Sign up here
Community Organizations to Help Right Now:
- SAFE Alliance
- Central Texas Food Bank
- Austin Justice Coalition
- Caritas of Austin
- Sustainable Food Center’s Farmer & Rancher Relief Fund
- Austin Disaster Relief Network
- I Live Here, I Give Here Amplify: Disaster Relief Fund
- United Way for Greater Austin
- Free Lunch
- ATX Free Fridge Project
- Foundation for the Homeless
- Casa Marianella
- LifeWorks Austin
- Front Steps Austin
- We Are Blood
- Mobile Loaves and Fishes
- Tankproof
- Too Found
- Austin Pets Alive – Needs & Offerings
- Austin Humane Society
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