I live here. I give here.

Helping the city one donation at a time

Words by Alison Bryce

I Live Here I Give Here is hosting their annual day of giving, Amplify Austin, on February 28. These 24 hours will allow Central Texas nonprofits to receive donations in a fun and easy way which will help them continue to give back to the community. While there are hundreds of organizations to choose from, here are just a few of the noteworthy organizations that are located on the Eastside.

Chula League
Chula League’s Little Artist BIG ARTIST mentorship program provides a free 10-week experience where fifth and sixth graders are paired with an artist to celebrate creativity, develop personal and artistic expression, and create art through various mediums. Empowering children and giving them a fundamental boost for developing self-confidence is what Chula League is all about.
chulaleague.org | PO Box 4283, Austin, 78765

Grassroots Leadership
In a society where prison profiteering, mass incarceration and deportation are too common, Grassroots Leadership works to make those trends a thing of the past. They stand up for basic human rights and give support through different methods such as visiting women in detention, running a crisis hotline, involvement with local rallies, and more.
http://grassrootsleadership.org | 3121 E. 12th St.

Six Square
With a mission to honor the past, present, and future of Austin’s Black Cultural District, Six Square preserves a space where art and culture can be celebrated. Relevant work in cultural arts, education, economic development, and preservation all contribute to Six Square’s accomplishments to preserving local history and working to preserve long-time community staples.
sixsquare.org | 1152 San Bernard St.

#bossbabesATX
After starting as a simple meet-up series for women in the creative industry, #bossbabesATX has now grown to provide 1,500 opportunities to women and nonbinary creatives, entrepreneurs and community organizers each year. They now hold public dialogues and workshops, craft markets, music festivals and creative education conferences all with a goal of providing financial literacy and entrepreneurial access to women.
bossbabes.org | 916 Springdale Rd.

Esquina Tango
With an emphasis of Argentine and other Latin American traditions, Esquina Tango aims to foster personal wellness while promoting an appreciation for Latino cultures. From the support of donations, they offer a free children’s class series and senior dance classes as well as a variety of low-cost programs ranging from dance to language.
esquinatangoaustin.com | 209 Pedernales St.

Hope Clinic
Nestled in a small office space, Hope Clinic stands to provide free, high-quality healthcare to refugees and other underserved populations while empowering families spiritually, physically and socially. Patients have access to specialists in dermatology, ophthalmology, gynecology and physical therapy as well as vaccinations and on-site screenings and tests for many different health issues.
getupproject.org | 8101 Cameron Rd., Ste 101

For more information about Amplify Austin and for the complete list of nonprofits, visit amplifyatx.org.