The Other Ones Foundation: Creating Community
As we prepare for Thanksgiving, we give thought to those who may be cut off from family during the holidays, people experiencing homelessness: The Other Ones. The folks at The Other Ones Foundation (or TOOF) think about
APD Wildfire Division: Building Fire-Adapted Communities
It’s not a matter of if but when there will be a major wildfire in the Greater Austin area. The Austin Fire Department’s Wildfire Division works to mitigate the damage of wildfires and to educate people on
Treefolks Crown Tree of the Year!
The Austin-based non-profit Treefolks plants trees, gives away trees and teaches people all about the care of trees here in Central Texas. And this weekend they are bringing back the Austin Tree of the Year Awards. Kevin
Christmas come early to the Caswell House
The Austin Junior Forum is a non-profit organization that raises money to support a number of other organizations, particularly those that help women, children and the elderly. Their biggest event of the year – Christmas at the
Help the Austin Animal Center “Clear the Crates”
The Austin Animal Center is currently well over capacity with adoptable dogs and cats. In fact, the kennels are full and some dogs have to be kept in crates. Kevin Connor talks with AAC Program Manager Mark
HAAM: Helping to keep Austin Music alive and well
The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians strives to provide access to affordable healthcare to working musicians within a 50-mile radius of Austin. Kevin Connor catches up with HAAM VP Rikki Hardy about the challenges for musicians in
RMHC: Help when families need it most
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas provide a home away from home for families who have a child in the hospital. The demand for their services has never been greater. Kevin Connor talks with CEO
Behind the Scenes at Operation Blue Santa
As we celebrate Christmas in July, Kevin Connor talks with Austin Police Department District Representative Israel Garcia about the yearlong planning and preparation that goes into Operation Blue Santa. Find out how you can volunteer, adopt and
Austin Water: Restrictions, Mindfulness and a 100 Year Plan
With this extreme pre-Summer heat comes a great demand for water. But with lake levels lowering, Austin Water has entered into Stage 1 water use restrictions. Kevin Connor talks with Kevin Critendon, Austin Water’s Assistant Director for
Helping Seniors Keep Cool with Family Eldercare
With the early record-setting heat has come an early need for fans and funds for Family Eldercare, an organization that serves the needs of the elderly in 12 Central Texas counties. A couple of simple, electric box