Austin for Austin
Our community is resilient, strong, creative, and caring.
We created this space to highlight Austinites' efforts to connect, unite, support, and keep one another safe during this difficult time.
Whether you are helping as an individual, with friends, neighbors, as part of a community of faith, or a business, please share your stories to inform, empower and inspire. No act is too small or too big.
We’re all in this together, just six feet apart. ATX for ATX.
Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using #ATXforATX.
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Thank you to all the businesses who have supported vaccine herd immunity from providing discount incentives at their stores to allowing employees time off for vaccine appointments that will not affect leave time. Here is a place where you can share what your businesses are doing in the community.
View All Ideasabout 1 month ago
Trader Joe’s are offering four hours of pay for getting the shot(s)
about 1 month ago
PETCO
Petco is giving associates who receive a vaccination a $75 bonus.
about 1 month ago
Free lamination from STAPLES
Your vaccination card is the easiest way to prove you’ve received a COVID-19 vaccine. Staples is helping you protect it, offering free lamination through July 31.
about 1 month ago
Free Krispy Kreme doughnuts
The doughnut chain announced Monday it would offer a free original glazed doughnut to customers who show their vaccination cards for the rest of 2021—all day, every day.
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We know there are stories to be told about the caring moments happening in our community.
Please describe what you’ve been doing and include a photo and links.
#ATXforATX
View All Ideasabout 1 year ago
Get Your Selfie Outdoors!
Here at Austin Youth River Watch, we believe in the healing effects of being outside and connecting with the natural world, which is why amidst this unprecedented time, the AYRW team encourages everyone to join our River Watchers in getting outside! Keeping appropriate physical distancing in mind, simply spend 30 minutes outside and snap a quick selfie of how you're enjoying your time. Send us your photo or tag us on social media @RiverWatchers
about 1 year ago
Austin diaper bank gives thousands of diapers to families affected by pandemic
The Austin Diaper Bank held its second public diaper distribution event Friday, April 3 to help those who have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the first distribution event last month, 21,000 diapers have been given out to over 500 Central Texas families. Donations to the Austin Diaper Bank can be made on its website at https://www.austindiapers.org/donate-dollars.html. Full story from KXAN: https://www.kxan.com/news/coronavirus/austin-diaper-bank-gives-21000-diapers-to-over-500-families-affected-by-pandemic/
about 1 year ago
Addiction is a disease of isolation and it's more important than ever to stay connected in Austin!
I am here to help anyone struggling, anyone who needs support in Austin. Reach out!
about 1 year ago
Austin FC and Yeti hold virtual food drive for Central Texas Food Bank
Both organizations also announced they would be matching donations for the first $27,000 raised, in honor of Austin FC being the 27th club in Major League Soccer.
about 1 year ago
This photo helps heal a child's smile with surgery with Operation Smile https://donateaphoto.com/en_US/photo/16445484
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