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To whom much is given, much is expected. This expression is so often quoted yet dozens of organizations are struggling to survive as public and private corporate funding is cutback. On this page, I share info about some amazing work being done by charities I have chosen to support. I encourage you to help out as you can, be it with your time, expertise, or finances.

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Selected Organizations – Please Consider Supporting

Blurbs largely pulled from the organization websites.


LifeWorks

LifeWorks is a fearless advocate for youth and families seeking their path to self-sufficiency. We are committed to innovative problem solving, shared accountability and a relentless focus on achieving real, sustainable and measurable results for the clients we serve.

Donate to LifeWorks


Austin Pets Alive! fills critical gaps in Austin’s shelter live-outcome rate by identifying the key groups of animals that are typically euthanized in a shelter setting and maintaining comprehensive, innovative programs to help these groups survive.

Using best practices from around the country, APA! developed programs to care specifically for these groups, thereby reducing their staggering over-representation on euthanasia lists and directly increasing the city’s save rate. (from website)


Donate to Austin Pets Alive


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Out Youth provides many programs and services that promote the educational, mental, emotional, physical and social development of LGBTQIA+ (lesbian/gay/bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual) youth and their allies.

Donate to OutYouth


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CGLA’s mission is to seek justice and mercy for those living in poverty by providing legal services and social supports that strengthen lives, families and communities. Our vision is to proactively fill the void of legal representation, wraparound services and advocacy for people affected by the criminal justice system. Join me and CGLA in partnering with scores of law firms, corporations, community organizations, and law schools to change lives.

Donate to CGLA


WTTW is a premier public media organization committed to creating and presenting unique television and digital media content… dedicated to bringing Chicago and the world together and invite our audiences to explore the knowledge and creative life of the arts, sciences, humanities, and public affairs; …committed to diverse perspectives, accessibility, innovation, community engagement, and life-long learning.

Donate to WTTW


Chicago Public Radio WBEZ


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Chicago Public Media serves the public interest by creating and delivering diverse, compelling content that informs, inspires, enriches and entertains. Through a broad range of media platforms, we connect diverse audiences in our service area and beyond to one another. We help them make a difference in our communities, our region, and our world.


Donate to WBEZ


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Washington University’s mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge, and protect the freedom of inquiry through research, teaching, and learning.
Washington University creates an environment to encourage and support an ethos of wide-ranging exploration. Washington University’s faculty and staff strive to enhance the lives and livelihoods of students, the people of the greater St. Louis community, the country, and the world.

Donate to Wash U


Caritas of Austin
https://caritasofaustin.org/

Caritas of Austin believes that when every person has a stable place to call home, they can realize their full potential and contribute to our community. We build wellbeing by making sure that people have a safe home, access to healthy groceries, jobs that provide a reliable living wage, and educational opportunities to learn life skills.


Donate to Caritas


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Donate to KUT


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