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Contact point for former Peace Corps Volunteers, and promotes understanding between the United
States other cultures and nations. Information on meetings and activities.
http://www.geocities.com/texasrpcvs/
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Austin Foodways
Studies the cultural, popular, and historical foundations of food and diet. Information on upcoming
events, recipes, and membership.
http://www.main.org/foodways
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving: Heart of Texas
Information about victim services, youth programs, events, and how to get involved.
http://www.maddheartoftexas.org/
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Families of Incarcerated Loved Ones (FILO)
Provides support services, training, and technical assistance to families that have been affected
by the incarceration of a loved one. Includes a list of services, volunteer opportunities, training
videos you can order, and a mailing list.
http://www.charityadvantage.com/FILO/
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Austin Center For Peace and Justice
Promotes non-violent solutions to conflicts. Includes a list of upcoming events.
http://www.zopyra.com/~rael/acpj/
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Liveable City
Nonprofit working to promote policies that address the long-term social, environmental and economic
needs of the people of Austin. News, reports, and membership information.
http://www.liveablecity.com/
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International Hospitality Council of Austin
Serves as a contact agency for the US Department of State and provides contact between current and
emerging leaders of other nations and the US. Includes calendar of events and newsletters.
http://www.ihcaustin.com/
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International Good Neighbor Council of Austin
Promotes the principle of good neighbors and friendship between countries of the Western
Hemisphere, especially between the US and Mexico. Includes a list of chapters, newsletters, and
calendar of events.
http://www.ignc.org/
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Art of Living Foundation: Austin
Educational and humanitarian organization with meditation courses, events, satsang, and service
projects.
http://www.artoflivingaustin.org/
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Dialogue for Peace
Group working towards peace in the Middle East and the world. Includes meeting schedule and
resources.
http://www.freedompeace.org/
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Mobile Loaves and Fishes
Social outreach ministry to the homeless and indigent working poor providing food and clothing.
Includes statistics, how to get involved, and newsletters.
http://www.mobileloavesandfishes.org/
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YWCA of Greater Austin
Provides women and girls with opportunities for life-long learning. Includes information about
membership, donations, programs and services, and staff.
http://www.ywcaaustin.org/
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Directors of Volunteers in Austin (DOVIA)
Helps equip service leaders with resources needed to successfully guide volunteer programs through
challenges and changing needs.
http://www2.austincc.edu/dovia/
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Stand Together Benefit Group
Provides marketing and fundraising assistance to local non-profits and charities. Site includes a
calendar of events and a list of sponsors.
http://www.stbg.org/
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Shoes for Austin
Nonprofit program providing new athletic shoes to individuals as a reward for achievement towards
self-improvement goals. Site includes a list of partners and news about the program.
http://www.shoesforaustin.org/
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For the Love of Christi
A grief support program for those who have lost a loved one. Includes local meeting schedule and
mission statement.
http://www.forlovechristi.org/
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Men and Fathers Resource Center
Offers support to men for divorce, child support, paternity suit, custody modification, termination
of rights, visitation denial, protective order, and adoption issues. Offers legal services, DNA
testing, a hotline, and support groups.
http://www.fathers.org/
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Capitol Area Homeless Alliance (CAHA)
Aims to provide access to safe and affordable housing to the growing homeless population. Includes
a list of programs, volunteer opportunities, and success stories.
http://www.caha-austin.org/index.html
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Central Austin Cohousing
Dedicated to creating a supportive, interactive, and interdependent community. Includes information
about membership, planning, and finances.
http://www.austincohousing.org/
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Single Parent Resource Network
Organization of single parents and families interested in creating community and networking.
Includes a calendar of events, classified ads, volunteer opportunities, and a list of resources.
http://www.sprncentral.org/
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Austin Junior Forum
Operates the Daniel H. Caswell house, sells cookbooks, and sponsors a fun run.
http://www.austinjuniorforum.org/
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Junior League of Austin
Promotes volunteerism. Includes information about their resale shop, cookbooks, projects such as
Coats for Kids, and membership information.
http://www.jlaustin.org/
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Amigos de las Americas: Austin Chapter
Sponsors young people who volunteer to spend a summer providing public health services to Latin
Americans. Includes a volunteer application and photos.
http://austinamigos.org/
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Austin Tenants' Council
Serves as a resource for tenant-landlord information and helps address issues of housing
discrimination and housing repair. Includes information about evictions, landlords' lien, security
deposits, utility shut off, and small claims court.
http://www.housing-rights.org/
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Austin Jaycees
Non-profit organization focusing on leadership training through the management of community service
projects. Includes membership information, a list of projects, and calendar of events.
http://www.austinjaycees.org/
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Meals on Wheels and More
Delivers daily hot meals to the elderly, disabled, and homebound. Includes calendar of events, wish
list for supplies, and volunteer and donation information.
http://www.mealsonwheelsandmore.org/
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Family Eldercare
Provides services to older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers. Site includes a
list of programs, calendar of events, and volunteer and donation information.
http://www.familyeldercare.org/
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Arc of the Capital Area
Provides services to children and adults with mental retardation and other developmental
disabilities. Includes a list of services, volunteer information, and donation form.
http://www.arcofthecapitalarea.org/
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Any Baby Can: Austin
Provides crisis management for families with critically ill or disabled children from the ages of
zero to twelve years of age. Includes donation form, information about how you can help, and
calendar of events.
http://www.abcaus.org/
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Austin Idea Network
Dedicated to improving Central Texas by researching and educating the public on how to relieve
strains caused by the region's growth.
http://www.austinideanetwork.org/
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Austin Habitat for Humanity
Learn how to volunteer, donate, or apply for an affordable home.
http://www.austinhabitat.org/
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Caritas of Austin
Gives an overview of this nonprofit's food service, refugee and social service programs, with
contact information.
http://www.caritasofaustin.org/
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Assistance League of Austin
Nonprofit philanthropic organization of volunteers dedicated to addressing specific needs of the
Austin community. Membership information, community service programs, and fundraising activities.
http://ALAustin.org/
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United Way Capital Area
Addresses the top health and human service issues and supports nonprofit agencies with proven
accountability that demonstrate measurable results. Includes events, workplace campaign
information, partner agency listings, and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.uway-austin.org/
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House the Homeless
Nonprofit that focuses on education and advocacy, and whose board is comprised mostly of homeless
and formerly homeless people. Includes links to other resources.
http://www.housethehomeless.org/
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Austin SafePlace
Works to end sexual and domestic violence and abuse. Includes how you can help, information about
programs and services, calendar, job opportunities, training materials, and links to resources for
child abuse, domestic and dating violence prevention, stalking, violence in schools, and hotlines.
http://www.austin-safeplace.org/
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Single Volunteers of Austin
Affiliate of national organization. Helps singles meet others through community service. Includes
activities and events, mailing list, photos, and contact information for members.
http://www.singlevolunteers.org/austin/
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Children's Hospital Foundation of Austin
Raises funds to support the programs and services of Children's Hospital of Austin, the only
free-standing children's medical facility in Central Texas.
http://www.childrensaustin.org/
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Center for Community-Based and Nonprofit Organizations
Assists community-based and nonprofit organizations to be more effective by helping strengthen
their organizational capacity. Includes information on the center, learning opportunities,
community services, news and comments.
http://www2.austin.cc.tx.us/npo/index.html
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Capital Area Food Bank of Texas, Inc.
An organization that distributes food and grocery products throughout Central Texas. Contains
information on food drives, donations, volunteering and frequently ask questions.
http://www.austinfoodbank.org/
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Austin Area Employers' Collaborative on Dependent Care Issues
Promoting high quality, accessable and affordable child care for employees. Includes mission
statement and resources.
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/childcare/default.htm
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Habitat RE-Store
Building materials recycling center benefiting Austin Habitat for Humanity. Includes store hours
and location, items in stock and weekly specials, volunteer opportunities, and donation
information.
http://www.re-store.com/
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