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Tackling 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…
Read MoreA Hero’s Legacy
Honoring Balie Griffith (1931 – 2020) Born and raised in East Texas, Balie Griffith knew all too well the economical disadvantages children face very early on in their lives. While…
Read MoreProgram Suspension Notice Due to COVID-19
For 23 years, AVANCE-Austin has worked tirelessly to help families achieve their full potential through our two-generation educational programming and family support services. The well-being of our parents and their…
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