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

"Every time I came to camp, it was the only seven days I knew I’d have a safe place to sleep and three meals a day. Just the foundation of safety and home was built at this camp." Evening Hackett, Counselor and former Camper at Austin Sunshine Camps

What began with a simple Craigslist ad and a few dozen people has blossomed into the Austin Ukulele Society (AUS)—a nonprofit powerhouse of music, education, and connection.

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

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

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