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We hope our stories touch your heart, make you smile or perhaps encourage you to find ways to give back to this beloved community.


Austin's Big Heart during the Big Chill
When Central Texas faced 50-plus hours of freezing temperatures, the team at A ustin Pets Alive! moved fast to keep their dogs and cats safe and warm. They put out a call for people to please take in the shelter animals as fosters for a few days during the bitter cold. In a giant show of generosity, Central Texans answered that call and opened their hearts and homes in record numbers to the shelter pups and kitties like Bandito and Boz. Usually, Austin Pets Alive! houses


Gone for Good
What if you could turn unwanted belongings into a big donation to your favorite cause? The Austin nonprofit Gone for Good makes that happen.


The Tamale Tradition
Making tamales is a holiday tradition with deep roots in Mexico. Multiple generations gather at Tamaladas each December to catch up and...


Changing the World One Costume at a Time
An Austin Man is on a Mission to Provide Free Halloween Costumes to Those in Need


Canines Providing Comfort for Cops
Dogs are playing a vital role in the mental health of APD law enforcement officers


Help for Homeless Women
An Austin church is providing a safe haven for women experiencing homelessness where they can recharge, rest and shower.


Making Prom Possible
There's a steep price tag to attend and dress for prom, but a local nonprofit has been making prom dreams come true since 2004.


A Calling to Care for Animals
On any given day, nearly 700 animals, from alpacas to pot-bellied pigs to cows, cats, ducks and dogs roam the largest animal sanctuary in TX


Help From Horses
Raphael Haliz loves animals. The 5-year old has developmental delays, but frustrations and fears wash away when he's riding a horse.


A Safe Haven for U.T. Students
U.T. students who don’t feel welcomed or secure in the West Campus area could soon have a safe space to gather there.


Building Beds and Building Hope
Dripping Springs High School students and their moms build beds for children who don’t have them.


Our Shared Kitchen
Unsung heroes help people who are homelessness during severe weather. One of them is Ari Vinograd and her nonprofit, Our Shared Kitchen.


Music Helps ATX
Singer-songwriter Andrea Magee shares her time and talents to help children heal. Andrea has launched the nonprofit Music Helps ATX.