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Daniela* never considered herself a creative type. In fact, when her friend was telling her about AVANCE, the whole program sounded promising, except…the toy making component of the curriculum. She…

The weekly fieldtrip to the library is a sheer highlight for both Juileta* and her daughter, Nicola*. Juileta loves watching Nicola thoughtfully browse the book shelves, carefully contemplating which one…

  Diego* was too isolated, worried his mother, Carolina*. Carolina worked a demanding job that resulted in Diego spending lots of time alone with his grandmother in an apartment complex…

  Gabriela’s* passion for early childhood education was reenergized by AVANCE-Austin. A spirited champion for the transformative power of education, Gabriela initially enrolled in AVANCE for the learning opportunities for…

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…

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…

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…

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…

  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…

“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.…