Austin in Action
MOD Pizza recently announced the results of its annual Spreading MODness Week: More than $240,000 donated to over 165 charities supporting at-risk youth and families. MOD donated $1 from every pizza sold the week of November 22-27, 2016, at each of its 179 locations...
Austin in Action
Three Austin donors–the Buena Vista Foundation, the Klein Family Foundation and the Tapestry Foundation–recently announced their commitment to donate $2 million to AISD’s Social and Emotional Learning initiative. The matching grant is an invitation...
Austin in Action
UT Austin has joined an initiative to expand the number of talented low- and moderate-income students at America’s top-performing undergraduate institutions with the highest graduation rates. The American Talent Initiative (ATI), supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies,...
Austin in Action
The Price Center in San Marcos is celebrating the holiday season with three performances of “A Christmas Cabaret” in its beautifully decorated, historic 1910 Room this weekend. The high-energy, family-friendly, holiday-themed musical revue provides audiences with an...
Austin in Action
Wonders & Worries opened its first Williamson County office in Georgetown in October. The Austin-based nonprofit assists families with the stress of a serious or life-threatening illness to a parent or primary caregiver. “There’s not a playbook for a parent...
Austin in Action
Austin-based Kammok, makers of outdoor gear for the city-to-trail adventurer, has announced its holiday “Give Adventure” program, which donates 1 percent of its total revenue to local non-profits. This past summer, Kammok partnered with Explore Austin, a local...
Austin in Action
Harmony Public Schools recently announced a shift in its application period. Parents can now apply for enrollment at Harmony School of Excellence from Nov. 1 through Feb. 10, 2017, for their students to join the upcoming 2017-2018 school year. The previous application...
Feature Articles
The holiday season is a great time to assess the toy situation in your house. Use it as a “fresh start” for finally tackling that overflowing toy box. In addition to removing excess toys, it’s also critical to pay special attention to those that pose a safety concern....
Asuntos Familiares
P. Siempre temo la hora de abrir los regalos en mi casa, porque los niños cuentan los regalos y suman el valor en sus cabezas. A menudo me acusan de favorecer a uno más que al otro. ¿Debería contar las cajas o asegurarme que mis recibos sumen la misma cantidad? R....
Family Matters
Q. I always dread gift opening time at my house, because the kids count gifts and tally value in their heads. They often accuse me of favoring one over another. Should I be counting boxes or making sure my receipts add up to the same amount? A. You’re not alone in...
