There were a couple of stories about this on the news this morning, and it is all over my FB & Twitter feeds. Giving Tuesday, to follow Black Friday & Cyber Monday, where people (supposedly) were all being self-indulgent. I like it not only because I’m raising money for the Austin Children’s Shelter – look for me – 1st column, 10th name, but it seems to balance things out. Come into the rest of the diary & I’ll tell you why you should give to the Austin Children’s Shelter.
I’m training for a half-marathon in February with a group whose charity is ACS. Here’s what my team says about it:
In 1984, a group of concerned citizens joined together to do something about the lack of shelter space for abused and neglected children in Austin and Travis County; thus the Austin-Travis County Shelter for infants and Children was born. The shelter has continually grown in response to the needs of the children of Central Texas, adding new programs to help children lay a foundation to build upon. Through the years, the Austin Children’s Shelter has received only the highest ratings on all inspections and evaluations. Because of leadership’s strong commitment to providing high quality care, it gained a reputation as one of the very best agencies in the state for children in crisis, a reputation still held today.
For 27 years, it has been the dedication of leadership and staff, and the tremendous support of donors, volunteers and the community at large that has given ACS the ability to make a significant and positive difference in the lives of literally thousands of children who have suffered abuse and neglect.
As we look to the future, it is with the vision that we will, one day, be able to care for every child who needs ACS services. We believe that we cannot turn our backs on our most valuable, and most vulnerable resource, our children. Helping these children is not only important to their future, it’s important to yours.
Team FX is extremely grateful for the meaningful work the shelter does in our community. You can help!
This time of year, thinking about kids who face the kind of situations that call for a place like the Children’s Shelter is pretty hard. Please donate today: Austin Children’s Shelter – look for me – 1st column, 10th name
And because it’s traditional, a U2 song – a cover of I Believe in Father Christmas, which may make you cry – it did me
I got 3 donations yesterday, including a large anonymous one, and I’m now only $250 from my goal! WooHoo!!
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