Posts by AVANCE
Griffith Family Legacy Award 2017: The Long Foundation
A spirited advocate for the transformative power of education, The Long Foundation changes lives by supporting programs committed to unlocking potential through learning. Their dedication to helping communities rise through…
Read MoreHonoring our Corporate Hero Wells Fargo
A dynamic and engaged community partner, Wells Fargo enthusiastically propels the AVANCE-Austin mission forward into a tangible reality. Their exuberant support has helped add capacity to our ability to serve…
Read MoreHonoring City-Wide Leader Barbara Rush
Since 1997, Barbara Rush has been a dedicated champion for AVANCE-Austin. At the beginning phases of our Austin chapter, Barbara was highly instrumental in securing critical funding to ensure a…
Read MoreLatina Leader: Maggie Aguas
Since last November, AVANCE-Austin has been fortunate to have a compassionate leader of the Home Visitation Team. Thoughtfully innovative, Maggie continues to guide the Home Visitation component of the Parent-Child…
Read MoreHonoring our Travis County Heroes
If you’re looking for an example of courage, leadership and compassion, look no further than the Travis County Elected Officials and Travis County Staff. They see the dignity in…
Read MoreSummer Spotlight: Jessica Donaldson
“The AVANCE families remind me of my own,” Jessica Donaldson shares after completing the classroom preparations for tomorrow’s summer camp. “I see the moms and I think of my mom.…
Read MoreSummer Spotlight: Amber Walker
This summer, Amber Walker stepped out of the familiar world of corporate banking at Wells Fargo and slipped into the daily workings and busy musings of nonprofit life at AVANCE.…
Read MoreHow to #AmplifyAVANCE!
Thank you for joining our campaign to Amplify AVANCE! Together, we’ll raise $30,000 to change everything for very young, low-income children and their parents. Spread the word with your friends,…
Read MoreVolunteer at AVANCE-Austin’s Holiday Party
Calling all volunteers! AVANCE-Austin’s annual Holiday Party is upon us! When: Friday, December 16, 2016 What is the Holiday Party? Every year, the families of our program, AVANCE staff and…
Read MoreHelp Us Make the Holidays Happy & Bright!
Each December families enrolled in the Parent-Child Education program, staff, and AVANCE-Austin supporters come together for an afternoon of fun to celebrate the holiday season. The highlight of the annual…
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