Three local non-profits are among the hundreds of Central Texas organizations participating in the 6th Annual Amplify Austin 2018 campaign, the annual 24 hours of giving, sponsored by I Live Here, I Give Here and donations will provide much-needed funding. Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties, Round Rock Serving Center and Senior Access are celebrating with a Kickoff Party at the Round Rock Serving Center at 1099 E. Main in Round Rock.
This event will help raise awareness and amplify donations for Meals on Wheels of Williamson & Burnet Counties, and Round Rock Area Serving Center and Senior Access.
The event is open to the public and will feature food trucks—including Biddy B’s Donuts—giving back a percentage of sales, entertainment, vendor tents, business showcases, special guests and tours of the facilities.
Amplify Austin strives to meet the needs of our community by providing an annual 24-hour event that will connect local donors with their favorite charity.
The 24-hour period, 6:00pm March 1–6:00pm March 2 provides an easy and fun way for the entire community to give together while helping local nonprofits. Last year Amplify raised $9.8M for nearly 700 Central Texas non-profits.
Amplify donations will support Opportunities’ Meals on Wheels program. Their five congregate centers and many volunteers provide fresh, hot, nutritious meals to seniors across Williamson & Burnet Counties five days a week year-round. Volunteers provide daily contact, well-visits and a friendly face to let neighbors know that someone cares. Their five senior centers provide activities, wellness resources, fellowship and the same hot meals every day.
The Serving Center provides case management and a food pantry. Senior Access is a volunteer service that provides rides to seniors who are unable to drive or have no car; a valuable resource for doctor appointments, groceries or social interaction.
All three support independence and aging-in-place for Williamson County, and encourage year-round giving but will make a special appeal on Amplify Austin Day. Gifts will be amplified by incentive matching dollars from generous sponsors.
This event also coincides with the start of the 16th annual March for Meals, a month-long celebration of Meals on Wheels of America designed to rally communities nationwide around the vulnerable seniors who rely on its vital safety net to remain healthier and independent in their own homes.
Visit amplifyatx.ilivehereigivehere.org and search for MealsOnWheelsWilliamsonBurnet, SeniorAccess or RoundRockServingCenter and plan your donation for 24 hours of giving.
