Category Archives: Makes Austin Greater

UWATX 2013 Employee Campaign Awards

05.23.2013 | EMPLOYEE GIVING, GIVING SOCIETIES, MAKES AUSTIN GREATER, WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, YOUNG LEADERS SOCIETY 0

Introducing Kathleen Farlow as new Campaign Co-Chair, celebrating a year of giving

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The 2012 Employee Campaign season has just wrapped up, marking a successful year of giving from Austin businesses and their ... Read More >

 
Heather Beckel Luecke at Texas Tribune event

05.22.2013 | MAKES AUSTIN GREATER 1

Spotlight: Heather Beckel Luecke on crafting a brand for our community

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In November 2011, Heather Beckel Luecke joined the UWATX team and took on the challenge of re-launching the United Way brand ... Read More >

 
Debbie Bresette, president of UWATX, and her granddaughter

05.11.2013 | FROM THE PRESIDENT, MAKES AUSTIN GREATER 0

On Mother’s Day, let’s redefine mothers

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I grew up in a family with a single mother and three siblings. My father died young and, from an early age, my brother exhibited ... Read More >

 
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05.06.2013 | MAKES AUSTIN GREATER, TARGET GRADUATION 0

Thank a teacher this week!

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Every day, teachers in our community touch the lives of students and parents in significant ways. They work to ensure our children ... Read More >

 
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04.26.2013 | EMPLOYEE GIVING, HANDS ON CENTRAL TEXAS, MAKES AUSTIN GREATER 0

Teaching your kids about philanthropy

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This week marks Global Youth Service Day – honoring the young individuals that give back to our unique communities in various ... Read More >

 
How Austin Gives

03.05.2013 | EMPLOYEE GIVING, HANDS ON CENTRAL TEXAS, MAKES AUSTIN GREATER 0

[INFOGRAPHIC] Philanthropy in Austin

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Download a larger version. Learn more about our impact, Play To Learn, Learn Where You Earn or Middle School Matters or get more ... Read More >

 
Rachel Weiner: Giving makes Austin greater

03.04.2013 | MAKES AUSTIN GREATER 0

Invest in Austin – how giving makes Austin greater

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Today, we’re kicking off Amplify Austin, a new giving event to increase philanthropy. Over 300 Central Texas nonprofits have ... Read More >

 
Bresette family on vacation

02.28.2013 | FROM THE PRESIDENT, MAKES AUSTIN GREATER 1

The love of my life and our shared vision

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Anyone who has ever met me knows that I have never met a stranger and I live my life as an open book. So in this month where we ... Read More >

 
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02.26.2013 | FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY, MAKES AUSTIN GREATER, NAVIGATION CENTER, SUCCESS BY 6, TARGET GRADUATION 0

Spotlight: Peter Kretzschmar looks “up and out” to make meaningful change

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This month, UWATX welcomed long-time volunteer and avid supporter Peter Kretzschmar to our team as Vice President, Strategic ... Read More >

 
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02.13.2013 | MAKES AUSTIN GREATER 3

Butter Half sets the scene for Austin’s couples

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It’s been almost a year since UWATX joined with Creative Suitcase to paint the Butter Half mural -  a large-scale work that ... Read More >

 
 

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