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074500 Community Shares of Texas www.communitysharestx.org 800-TX-SHARES … “Your gifts supports 43 non-profits organizations working to solve community problems by providing essential human services, education, and advocacy to over 600,000 Texans.” 5.75%
074561 ACLU Foundation of Texas www.aclutx.org 512-478-7300 … We defend and protect the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person by the Constitution and laws of the United States. 12.69% 074526 “ADAPT, Inc.” www.adapt.org 512-442-0252 … “We promote services/rights which assist disabled Texans living at home--not nursing homes. We work to increase accessibility to public places, transportation, and housing.” 6.16% 074562 Advocacy Inc. www.advocacyin.org 800-252-9108 … We protect and advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities and their families so that they may lead dignified and productive lives. 13.69%
074521 Austin Tenants' Council www.housing-rights.org 512-474-1961 … “Self-help programs prevent homelessness, fight discrimination, and assure safe, decent, affordable housing through counseling, mediation, and education about fair housing and tenant-landlord rights.” 4.25% 074570 “BEAT AIDS, Coalition Trust Inc.” www.beataids.org 210-212-2266 … “We provide the highest quality of HIV/ AIDS prevention, education, and services while promoting community wide understanding of the impact of the HIV/ AIDS disease.” 13.63% 074544 Breast Cancer Resource Center of Austin www.bcrc.org 800-309-0089 … “We help breast cancer patients on their journey through treatment and recovery by providing the essential information, education and support needed at this stressful time.” 23.16% 074550 Center for Public Policy Priorities www.cppp.org 512-320-0222 … “The Center is committed to improving public policies and private practices that influence the economic and social conditions and prospects of individuals, families, and communities.” 9.36%
074571 Central Texas SPCA www.centraltexasspca.com 512-260-SPCA … Independent no-kill adoption center providing a home-like environment to homeless dogs and cats. We rely solely on private donations to save pets lives. 9.46% 074505 Community Partnership for the Homeless www.austinhomeless.org 512-469-9130 … “Develops transitional shelter for homeless veterans, affordable rental housing for families with children. Builds collaborations with other agencies to provide case management and essential services.” 9.36%
074565 Equality Texas Foundation www.equalitytexas.org 512-474-5475 … “A non-partisan, public education organization supporting equal treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Texans by removing barriers created by homophobia.” 16.2%
074572 Esperanza Peace and Justice Center www.esperanzacenter.org 210-228-0201 … “We work to eliminate racism, sexism, classism, and homophobia through publications, leadership training, educational/ cultural programs, and through technical assistance to community members and organizations.” 18.55%
074509 Gray Panthers www.gp-austin.org 512-458-3738 … “Intergenerational volunteers educate the public about ageism and social and economic justice, focusing on health and long-term care, Social Security, affordable housing, living wages.” 27.89%
074573 House the Homeless www.housethehomeless.org 888-484-8591 … “An all volunteer organization of homeless, formerly homeless and those who wish to end homelessness in their lifetime, dedicated to economic justice and self determination.” 5.89%
074512 NARAL Pro-Choice Foundation www.prochoicetexas.org 512-462-1661 … “A nonpartisan pro-choice educational organization providing grassroots training, research, and educational materials on all aspects of reproductive health and well-being, including legal abortion.” 24.2%
074542 Texans for Gun Safety www.texansforgunsafety.org 713-827-8916 … A grassroots organization dedicated to significantly reducing gun violence through programs at high-risk schools and public education efforts. 18.01%
074510 Texas Folklife www.texasfolklife.org 512-441-9255 … “Supports the documentation, interpretation, and presentation of the cultures of Texas. TFR develops multicultural programs to heighten appreciation and awareness of Texas cultural traditions.” 11.34%
074524 Texas Low Income Housing Information www.texashousing.org 512-477-8910 … “Help low-income Texans obtain clean, safe, affordable housing and shelter. We promote affordable housing and assist low-income people and neighborhoods in building it.” 14.26% 074543 Texas Mental Health Consumers www.tmhc.org 800-860-6057 … “We train and encourage people receiving mental health services to become independent and support each other; and we advocate for their dignity, rights, and self-determination.” 16.89%
074552 Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid www.trla.org 800-369-0574 … “Provides aggressive, high quality legal representation in civil matters to low-income clients in South, Central, and West Texas and to farm workers throughout southeastern U.S.” 6.96%
074541 Texas ROSE (Ratepayers Organization to Save Energy) www.texasrose.org 512-472-5233 … “We work for affordable electricity and a healthy environment, building weatherization, and other programs which help low-income families reduce electric bills and decrease pollution” 7.58%
074574 TIFA www.tifa.org 866-291-6564 “Breaking the cycle of crime by strengthening families through education, support and advocacy; and promoting more humane and effective treatment of inmates through institutional reform.” 21.71%
074564 Writers League of Texas www.writersleague.org 512-499-8914 “Building creative communities for published and unpublished writers by providing services, education and opportunities to share their talents with readers and other writers.” 11.23%
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