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Comment on Why aren’t more people like them? by corey

corey — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:12:13 +0000

There’s no secret about success. Did you ever know a successful man who didn’t tell you about it?

Comment on Win a FREE Wish List Jersey! by Don

Don — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:27:41 +0000

The opportunity to do something for someone you love is automatic, it’s a no-brainer. The opportunity to do something you love for someone you love just seems like a natural extension. And the opportunity to do something you love for someone you love and at the same time benefit countless others whom you don’t even know…well, it’s just such a great feeling, how could you not do it.

By God’s grace, I am healthy and able-bodied and believe it is my duty as a member of a compassionate society to do whatever I am able to do to help those who are less fortunate – whether they be friends, family or complete strangers. I ride (and run and walk and provide support) because it is something I can do to bring hope and comfort to others.

You are giving away a beautiful jersey but I am not writing this to win a jersey. I am writing this in the hope someone else will read the words and maybe decide that it is within their power to become part of the solution, too.

Comment on Get shopping, save Christmas. An Austin family needs you. by Chris

Chris — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:10:07 +0000

Kelly,

I apologize for no one getting back to you. We would of course love to have you help in sponsoring a family. Please give me a call at 512-447-2026 x 4008, or email me at christopher.alberts@foundcom.org and I will get you all set up. Thanks Kelly!

Comment on Get shopping, save Christmas. An Austin family needs you. by Monica Williams

Monica Williams — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:13:53 +0000

Hi, Kelly. First, it’s great that you’re actively seeking families to adopt. And LifeWorks is a wonderful organization with a great program, too.

For other folks, you can learn more about the LifeWorks “Adopt a Youth or Family” program here: http://www.lifeworksaustin.org/site/c.jqLSIXOBKpF/b.3055897/k.BBD7/PHH.htm

I’ve let Foundation Communities know about your comment, and we’ll hear back from them soon. I’ll let you know!

Comment on Get shopping, save Christmas. An Austin family needs you. by Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:40:24 +0000

My company adopts families through LifeWorks, but we were looking into this option as well. We emailed FC but unfortunately haven’t heard back yet so we’re going to move forward with LifeWorks’ program for now.

If you know someone there, could you let them know if they get back to us soon, we might be able to help out?

Comment on Real progress! East Austin doing something about drop-outs by David J. Neff

David J. Neff — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:24:11 +0000

Hey Monica,
Great post. SW KEY is a GEM of the East Side and I am happy to see them expand even more. Everyone knows that our children are the future. However our Austin graduation rate is horrible. SW Key is taking a stand to change all that. I applaud them

Comment on GivingCity Austin Issue #4 by Texas State employee charitable contributions graphic « October Custom Publishing

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:18:54 +0000

[...] In the latest issue of GivingCity we ran a story about the thousands of state employees who donate millions each year to Central Texas charities. We made this sample of different organization’s contributions from a random selection of agencies. I thought the contrast between the different agencies was shocking – even after you take into account the number of employees per agency. In the magazine I had to make this graphic fit to the spread, but I made this version so that I could show all the information unhindered by the page-size. After realizing I had all this empty space on the right, I also decide to place the actual pages from the story on the graphic – they remain readable. You can see the original after the jump, or download the whole issue here. [...]

Comment on GivingCity Austin Issue #4 by GivingCity Austin magazine issue 4 « October Custom Publishing

GivingCity Austin magazine issue 4 « October Custom Publishing — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:10:48 +0000

[...] Get the new issue here! [...]

Comment on Win a FREE Wish List Jersey! by Monica Williams

Monica Williams — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:32:00 +0000

Wow. Really beautiful. Thanks for entering.

Comment on The next GivingCity Austin by Terri Schexnayder

Terri Schexnayder — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:56:07 +0000

Monica, I would like to talk with you about doing one of these stories you don’t have time for – a one-time “will write for almost no money, because it’s my passion” offer!

Just ask Christine Cox about my writing. And, my dependability as a writer.

Hope to hear from you – great e-magazine,
Terri Schexnayder