Any Baby Can is a nonprofit in Austin, Texas that improves the lives of children by strengthening them and their families through education, therapy and family support services. Each year, Any Baby Can brings help and hope to more than 8,000 of the youngest, sickest, and poorest children in our community and their families.The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Program provides services and support so that no family goes through their journey with childhood cancer alone. The Comprehensive Advocacy and Resources for Empowerment (CARE) Program serves families of children zero through age 20 who have physical, developmental, emotional or behavioral special health care needs. Parents and children receive emotional support, learn coping skills, and are connected to community resources. If you are interested in learning more about this organization and program visit their website at www.anybabycan.org
Category Archives: Latest Gives
$1,770.00 Donated to Health Alliance for Austin Musicians on Behalf of Peggy Stern
The mission of Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) is to provide access to affordable health care for Austin’s low income, uninsured working musicians, with a focus on prevention and wellness. If youa re interested in learning more about this organization check out their website at www.myhaam.org
$1,724.25 Donated to the Humane Society of Williamson County on Behalf of Michael & Keryn Hawthorne
The Humane Society of Williamson County (HSWC) envisions a community where every pet has a lifetime home. Their mission is to provide innovative programs and services to eliminate pet homelessness and to improve the lives of pets and people throughout Central Texas. If you are interested in learning more about HSWC check out their website at www.hswc.net
$1,035.00 Donated to Literacy Coalition of Central Texas
The Literacy Coalition of Central Texas is a non-profit organization working to support, coordinate and expand community efforts toward service provision, advocacy, and civic engagement. If you are interested in learning more about the Literacy Coalition of Central Texas check out their website at www.willread.org
$3,442.50 Donated to Foster Angels of Central Texas on Behalf of the Smith Family
Foster Angels provides immediate assistance to foster children in the form of basic needs (clothing, food, beds, medical expenses, etc.) and life-enhancing experiences (birthday parties, camp, sports and the arts, etc.). If you are interested in learning more about Foster Angels of Central Texas check out their website at www.fosterangelsctx.org
$3,000.00 Donated to LifeWorks on Behalf of Andrea Braendlin
LifeWorks is a nonprofit that transitions youth and families from crisis to safety and success, focusing on the areas of housing, counseling, education/workforce and youth development. If you are interested in learning more about LifeWorks check out their website at www.lifeworksaustin.org
$2,475.00 Donated to the Humane Society of Williamson County on Behalf of Mike & Stacy Shaw
The Humane Society of Williamson County (HSWC) envisions a community where every pet has a lifetime home. Their mission is to provide innovative programs and services to eliminate pet homelessness and to improve the lives of pets and people throughout Central Texas. If you are interested in learning more about HSWC check out their website at www.hswc.net
$2,010.00 Donated to Samaritan Center – Hope for Heroes on Behalf of Martin & Simmons family
HOPE for HEROES is a counseling and integrative medicine program that provides confidential services at greatly discounted prices for current and previous service members and their families. If you would be interested in learning more about Hope for Heroes check out their website at www.hopeforheroes.org
$2,550.00 Donated to Any Baby Can Candlelighters program on Behalf of the Flores Family
The Flores Family Brings Help and Hope to Children Imapcted by Cancer
Josh and Amanda Flores are dedicated to teaching their own children the importance of charity and cherishing the ability to give. When looking for a new home in the Austin area, the Flores hired Give Realty and combined a unique philanthropic opportunity to give to Any Baby Can through the purchase of their new home.
The Flores recently purchased a home in Shady Hollow. The Flores described the experience as “something that not only makes an impact in the initial donation, but also in the memory and influence it has on our lives moving forward.” Many children throughout Austin feel the impact of the Flores’ donation to Any Baby Can.
Any Baby Can is a nonprofit organization that offers supportive services to more than 8,000 of the youngest, sickest, and poorest children in our community and their families. A special program called the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Program provides services and support so that no family goes through their journey with childhood cancer alone. This was an important service to support for the Flores. “We have children of our own and in life, have experienced how terrible cancer can be for kids,” says Mrs. Flores.
The donation from the Flores will support a number of services offered by Any Baby Can and more specifically focused on the Candelighters’ Program. According to development director Nancy Morgan, “Any Baby Can supports struggling mothers to a child battling cancer, and this donation by Give Realty on behalf of the Flores, will touch the lives of our neighbors who need it most.”
Three Ways to Help Any Baby Can
- Donate. Donations are Any Baby Can’s main source of support to continue services and programs that the organization offers. To donate, visit anybabycan.org/donate
- Become an Ambassador. The ambassador program at Any Baby Can is a new program that allows individuals to get involved with the organization and work on its behalf to further the mission. For more information on this program, visit anybabycan.org/ambassador
- Volunteer. Volunteers are always needed to help support and run the services and programs that Any Baby Can offers. For more information, visit anybabycan.org/how-you-can-help/volunteer
$4,304.00 Donated to SafePlace and Heritage Society of Austin on Behalf of Kris Umlauf
Kris Umlauf Helps to Preserve Austin and Assist Women and Children.
Kris Umlauf recently donated to two impactful Austin nonprofit organizations. Kris recently sold her home in Lakewood and purchased a home in Brentwood using Give Realty. She chose this North Central neighborhood for the unique vibe, residents, and the proximity to downtown. Umlauf, a seven-year resident of Austin, cares deeply for not only the city of Austin but also helping Austin residents in need. This connection provoked Umlauf’s donation through Give Realty to both the Heritage Society and Safeplace.
Heritage Society’s mission is to promote Austin’s diverse cultural heritage through the preservation of historic places. Kris Umlauf is a member of Heritage Society’s Waterloo Society. Umlauf identified with this mission after learning that many Austin landmarks had been torn down because of lack of funds to maintain properties. Heritage Society has preserved 300 historic properties, including Austin treasures like the Driskill Hotel, Paramount Theater, Governor’s Mansion, Laguna Gloria, and many private residences.
Heritage Society is grateful for the on-going support of their mission made possible in part by Kris Umlauf. “Through her involvement, Kris has provided us both critical financial support that allows our on-going vigilance in monitoring and advocating for threatened properties,” says Jacqui Schraad, Heritage Society executive director.
Kris not only has helped to preserve the landmarks of Austin, but also to provide assistance to the women and children of Austin who have suffered from abuse. Umlauf has a personal connection and history with the nonprofit organization Safeplace as an advocate and volunteer. Safeplace aims to end sexual and domestic violence through safety, healing, prevention and social change. “I found value in assisting abused women and children needing assistance to better their circumstances,” says Umlauf.
These two donations made by Give Realty on behalf of Kris Umlauf will go a long way in helping the residents and landmarks of Austin. Umlauf’s donations will help the development of a downloadable historic tour application that will feature tours of Austin’s historic downtown and neighborhoods and provide assistance for abused women and children in Austin to improve their circumstances.
Interestingly, Kris was Laurie’s first real estate client in 2005 when Kris relocated to Austin from California.
Three Ways to Help Heritage Society
- Become a Member. Join our membership to provide financial support, get educated about the benefits and tools of preservation, and actively help us advocate to save historic Austin.
- Advocate. Join our e-mail list and Facebook to respond to our “Call to Action” to contact elected officials when properties and historic resources are threatened.
- Volunteer. Get involved and make preservation a priority for your own neighborhood association.
Three Ways to Help SafePlace
- Volunteer. SafePlace needs volunteers in direct positions, which are highly confidential and work with directly with survivors and children and represent SafePlace in the community. Volunteers for non-direct positions are also needed, which may involve administrative duties, assisting at the Charter School or Daycare, or providing workshops for Life Skills classes. They even need volunteers to help to foster pets of families in shelter!
- Donate. Visit safeplace.org to donate directly online and to check out other opportunities to give. SafePlace is always in need of new and gently used items for its shelter, and is currently experiencing a critical shortage of baby wipes and diapers sizes 4-6.
- Spread the Word. Tell everyone you know about SafePlace. A good place to start would be to ‘like’ SafePlace on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SafePlace.EndingSAandDV and stay in touch.
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