AVANCE - Austin

AVANCE-Austin's 21st Annual PCEP Graduation
2019-05-30 10:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | AVANCE – Austin, 4900 Gonzales Street, Austin, TX, 78702, United States
The 2019 AVANCE-Austin family graduation ceremonies honor the achievements of parents and children who have shown great dedication to completing AVANCE’s nine-month Parent-Child Education Program.
Join us as we celebrate stories of teaching, learning, success and transformation.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
AVANCE-Austin @ Coy Center
4900 Gonzales St, Austin, TX 78702
2 ceremonies are held on the same day to accommodate our entire graduating class and their families.
Ceremony 1: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Ceremony 2: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
*RSVP Requested by May 25 to Melinda Boe or 512-414-6126. Please indicate which ceremony you plan to attend with RSVP.

Coffee Chat & Campus Tour
2019-04-11 09:00 - 10:00 | AVANCE – Austin, 4900 Gonzales Street, Austin, TX, 78702, United States
This event is open to potential volunteers, donors, sponsors, partners and referral sources looking to get involved with AVANCE!
Join us for our monthly Coffee Chat and Campus Tour! This tour will provide a behind-the-scenes look at our Parent-Child Education Program. While you enjoy complimentary refreshments, you’ll hear more about AVANCE-Austin’s unique dual-generation services while meeting some of our remarkable families. Learn how AVANCE builds better and brighter futures by helping young, low-income children and their families achieve their dreams.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
Thursday, April 11, 2019
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
If you’re able to join us, please RSVP by filling out the form here.

Amplify Austin 2019
2019-02-28 18:00 - 2019-03-01 18:00 | TX
Amplify Austin Day is our city’s annual day of giving. The 24-hour period provides an easy and fun way for our entire community to give together while helping local nonprofits.

YOU can #AmplifyAVANCE by supporting our efforts to raise $25,000 to make #FuturesSoBright for more children and families in our community. Make an online donation at www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/avance-austin any time before March 1 at 6:00pm and your gift of any amount will help us reach our goal!

Visit our Supporters page to see an entire list of community members that help #AmplifyAVANCE.

Donate to Amplify AVANCE Today!

Wear Your Shades Social
2019-02-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Lager Garden at the Brewer’s Table, 4715 E 5th St, Austin, TX, 78702, United States
You’re Invited: Wear Your Shades Social

Meet us for happy hour and get ready to #AmplifyAVANCE and make Futures So Bright!
WHEN: Monday, February 25, 2019
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
WHERE: Lager Garden at the Brewer’s Table
4715 E 5th St
Austin, TX 78702
Mix and mingle with fellow community champions at a neighborhood hotspot. Newcomers welcome – please invite your friends and co-workers to come along. Don’t forget to wear your shades!

Mark yourself as “Going” on our Facebook event to RSVP!
Don’t have a Facebook account? Email Catherine Frost and she’ll mark you as attending.

Coffee Chat and Campus Tour
2019-02-05 09:00 - 10:00 | AVANCE – Austin, 4900 Gonzales Street, Austin, TX, 78702, United States
This event is open to potential volunteers, donors, sponsors, partners and referral sources looking to get involved with AVANCE!
Join us for our monthly Coffee Chat and Campus Tour! This tour will provide a behind-the-scenes look at our Parent-Child Education Program. While you enjoy complimentary refreshments, you’ll hear more about AVANCE-Austin’s unique dual-generation services while meeting some of our remarkable families. Learn how AVANCE builds better and brighter futures by helping young, low-income children and their families achieve their dreams.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
If you’re able to join us, please RSVP by filling out the form here.
Thursday, April 11, 2019
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
If you’re able to join us, please RSVP by filling out the form here.

AVANCE-Austin Family Holiday Party
2018-12-20 10:30 - 14:30 | ACC – Eastview Campus, 3401 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Lend a Helping Hand for the Holidays!
Each year, AVANCE-Austin families, staff, and supporters gather to connect over a joyous holiday meal. This party is a way to celebrate our community’s most deserved families with music and games. Volunteers are a huge part of what makes this event successful, so we invite YOU to help spread the holiday cheer!
Multiple Volunteer Shifts Available!
Join us at a time that fits your schedule! Volunteer shifts can be come-and-go and we appreciate any amount of time you are able to give. If the shifts below do not fit your schedule, don’t hesitate to reach out. We would love to create a shift that works for you!

Greeting Families – 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Games & Crafting Stations – 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Serving Lunch – 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Clean Up Crew – 1:30 – 2:30 PM

How Do I Sign Up?
Please fill out the sign up form below. Contact Catherine Frost at 512-414-6125 with questions.
Please let us know if you can join us by Friday, December 14.

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Changemakers Social Hour: Holiday Helpers
2018-11-08 17:30 - 19:30 | The Infinite Monkey Theorem, 121 Pickle Rd #110, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
You’re Invited! Join AVANCE-Austin Changemakers for a fun, holiday-themed volunteer opportunity!
When: Thursday, November 8, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: The Infinite Monkey Theorem Winery
121 Pickle Rd. Suite 110
Austin, TX 78704
Why: Meet us at The Infinite Monkey Theorem for a social hour with a cause! Enjoy locally crafted wine while helping with a special volunteer project that supports our educational programs.
All are welcome for this opportunity to learn more about Changemakers, a group of dedicated supporters and volunteers who are rising up to create lasting, positive change in our community. Please invite your friends, family, and co-workers!
RSVP great appreciated. Click here to register for this FREE event!
