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Spotlight on the 2022 Griffith Family Legacy Honorees – Theresa Alvarez and Amber Walker from Wells Fargo Bank
Since 2015, we have awarded the Griffith Family Award to individual leaders in Austin that fully commit to serving our community through their time, talents, and financial investments. The award…
Read MoreIntroducing New VISTA Member: Kushal Singh
Hi, my name is Kushal Singh I moved here from New Orleans and have been having a great time since. A little about myself I have a multitude of hobbies…
Read MoreTackling inequities in technology
As we enter the month of April, the staff at AVANCE-Austin can’t help but reflect on an entire year of virtual learning and remote living. When schools closed in March…
Read MoreWelcoming new board member series: Meet Yajaira
Finishing up our series of introductions to our newest Board Members and leaders of our community, please welcome Yajaira Muñoz-McKiver who has lived in Austin for over 30 years! Yajaira…
Read MoreWelcoming new board member series: Meet Vanessa
Continuing our series of introductions to our newest Board Members and leaders of our community, please welcome Vanessa Santamaria Dainton who has lived in Austin for 33 years and enjoys…
Read MoreWelcoming new board member series: Meet Susana
Continuing our series of introductions to our newest Board Members and leaders of our community, please welcome Susana Castillo who has lived in Austin since February 2004 and enjoys exercise,…
Read MoreWelcoming new board member series: Meet Jorge
Continuing our series of introductions to our newest Board Members and leaders of our community, please welcome Jorge Padilla who has lived in Austin for twenty years. He moved to…
Read MoreWelcoming new board member series: Meet Belinda
Continuing our series of introductions to our newest Board Members and leaders of our community, please welcome Belinda Arambula who has lived in Austin for 13 years (with just 1-and-a-half-year…
Read MoreWelcoming new board members series: Meet Alma
Social distancing since 2020 has some of us feeling a little disconnected. Let us help you feel a bit more acquainted with the leaders of our community – the AVANCE-Austin…
Read MoreThe Importance of a Volunteer During a Pandemic
Covid-19 has impacted many people, organizations, and the way we live. AVANCE-Austin has done everything we can to ensure the safety of our staff, the families we serve, and the…
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