Summit Christian Academy is an independent, non-denominational school system that exists as a partnership between its students, parents, and faculty. Summit’s vision is to equip its students to impact the world through the power of Jesus Christ. To accomplish this, Summit endeavors to enrich the mind of each student through rigorous academics and biblical thinking, to challenge each student to display character that honors Christ and others, and to train students to influence the world around them through Christian service.

Tapestry Dance Company is a professional, non-profit dance organization founded in 1989 by rhythm tap dancer Acia Gray and ballet/jazz artist Deirdre Strand for the purpose of developing a foundation in multi-form dance performance and education. Initially a performing company of three, the organization has expanded to a major dance organization in Austin. It is home to seven resident artists, a diversified administrative and production support staff and a pre-professional and adult training facility sharing the unique Strand/Gray training syllabus.

Texas Advocacy Project provides free legal services statewide to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Now in our 28th year of service, Texas Advocacy Project is a non profit organization working directly with victims, shelters, law enforcement agencies and courts across Texas to deliver effective legal services to Texans in need. Our services are free of charge and provide the type of long-term solutions which break the cycle of violence for thousands of Texans each year. We accept clients without regard to ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or county of residence. Further minimizing barriers to legal services, we have English and Spanish-speaking attorneys and utilize a language interpretation service available around the clock, allowing us to give legal advice in over 170 languages. The Project also employs a service for deaf callers.

The Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO) is the statewide membership association reflecting and promoting Texas’ growing nonprofit community in all its diversity. Envisioning a Texas Nonprofit Sector that works together to be among the healthiest and most vibrant in the nation, TANO’s concern and focus is every nonprofit entity within our state no matter its size or budget, urban or rural location. Our mission is to connect, strengthen, and support the nonprofit community for the public good of Texas.

The Texas Book Festival celebrates authors and their contributions to the culture of literacy, ideas and imagination. The Texas Book Festival was established in 1995 by First Lady Laura Bush, a former librarian and an ardent advocate of literacy. Mrs. Bush created a task force to plan the book festival to honor Texas authors, promote the joys of reading and serve to benefit the state's public libraries. The first Festival took place at the Capitol in November 1996; the Festival has quickly evolved into one of the premier literary events in the country, annually hosting over 200 Texas and nationally known authors. Approximately 40,000 visitors participate annually in a weekend of author readings and presentations, panel discussions, book signings, and musical entertainment at the State Capitol in Austin.

The Texas Center for the Judiciary was established in 1973 by the members of the Judicial Section of the State Bar of Texas to provide continuing judicial education programs for the state’s judiciary and supportive personnel. Since that time, the Texas Center has offered continuing educational programs for judges, court support personnel, district and county clerks, appellate clerks, administrative law judges, and multi-disciplinary groups.

The Texas Council on Family Violence promotes safe and healthy relationships by supporting service providers, facilitating strategic prevention efforts, and creating opportunities for freedom from domestic violence. Since 1978, the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) has been a nationally recognized leader in the efforts to end family violence through partnerships, advocacy and direct services for women, children and men. As one of the largest domestic violence coalitions in the nation, TCFV’s membership is comprised of family violence service providers, supportive organizations, survivors of domestic violence, businesses and professionals, communities of faith and other concerned citizens.  As a membership-focused organization, TCFV is firmly committed to serving its members, communities in Texas and thousands of victims of domestic violence and their families.

The Texas Municipal League exists solely to provide services to Texas cities. Since its formation in 1913, the League’s mission has remained the same: to serve the needs and advocate the interests of its members. Membership in the League is voluntary and is open to any city in Texas. From the original 14 members, TML’s membership has grown to more than 1,117 cities.

The Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) serves as a special public school in the continuum of statewide placements for students who have a visual impairment. Students, ages 6 through 21, who are blind, deafblind, or visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities, are eligible for consideration for services on the TSBVI campus.  It is also a statewide resource to parents of these children and the professionals who serve them, from birth through transition from school.

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC) is a self-supporting, not-for-profit organization and does not receive any state funding for its operations. TSAHC was created by statute in 1994 to be operated exclusively for the promotion of public health, safety and welfare through the provision of safe, decent and affordable housing for low-income Texans and other underserved populations.

The Arc of the Capital Area, a 501 (c)(3) organization, is dedicated to providing personalized, community-based services that improve the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

For over 60 years we have removed obstacles for people with disabilities and given hope to their families.

With your support we can:

• Help special needs kids stay out of trouble and in school.
• • Offer families legal services to care for their adult children.
• • Provide family advocates in the local school districts.
• • Maintain the art studio and gallery to develop talents.
• • Offer social opportunities for people who have none.

86% of all donations are invested back into services.

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The First Tee of Greater Austin (TFTGA) is a non-profit youth development organization focused on providing young people with educational programs to build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. Conveniently located at the Harvey Penick Golf Campus, close to downtown Austin, TX, TFTGA programs are offered both on campus, as well as in area-schools through the National School Program. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, The First Tee of Greater Austin depends on the generous financial support from the Austin community to continue programs, fund scholarships for youth in need, and bring programs to more Austin-area schools through the National School Program. To date, The First Tee of Greater Austin has touched approximately 15,000+ area youth since 1999, and expects to touch at least 5,000 in 2011. Visit www.firstteeaustin.org for more information and to get involved.

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The mission of The Settlement House is to care for and promote the healing in troubled children and their families. They believe that healing and learning take place when a child's deepest needs are met, both physically and mentally. They are dedicated to helping children who have been abused and neglected by resolving their emotional, behavioral and familial problems and providing quality residential care.

The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas (WFFT) is a statewide membership organization that provides educational programs, projects and events in wine and food. It is one of the only nonprofits in the country that focuses on excellence in both the culinary and viticulture arts. Our Mission is to connect our members and the general public with the value, creativity and craftsmanship inherently present in the culinary and viticulture arts. The Foundation funds grants, scholarships and research aimed at elevating the quality, awareness and enjoyment of good food and fine wine. Through educational events and programs we seek to enhance the quality of life, enriching both the minds and palates of our communities.

The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas was created in 1997 by the founders of the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival, now internationally known and recognized. The Festival was originally organized 25 years ago to spotlight the Texas Hill Country, which is currently the second largest viticultural area (AVA) in the country, and provide consumers the opportunity to experience the Texas wine industry and its growing culinary scene. The Festival’s annual hallmark event was the Rare and Fine Wine Auction. Proceeds from the Auction benefited local charities.

TIBH Industries is a catalyst for employment opportunities for people with disabilities. We are a unique, private, non-profit corporation that links individuals with disabilities to meaningful career options. In 1978, its first year, TIBH Industries secured employment opportunities for 22 people with disabilities. By investing its commissions into the State Use Program, TIBH Industries has continued to grow from year to year, helping Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRPs) employ nearly 7,000 individuals with disabilities.

Trinity Episcopal School is a K-8 school in Austin, Texas that offers enriched and rigorous academics in a nurturing and diverse environment.

United Way for Greater Austin has a rich and impressive history as a Central Texas nonprofit. The organization has been a part of the Austin community for more than 85 years, raising and contributing hundreds of millions of dollars to worthy causes and engaging Central Texans in activities that positively affect our community.

Our Community Impact agenda focuses on three areas: education, income and health. We work to change community conditions for the long-term by focusing on root causes and preventing problems from happening in the first place.

Within each focus area, UWCA partners with a broad cross-section of community stakeholders to identify proven strategies. UWCA programs like Success By 6, Middle School Matters and Bank on Central Texas leverage resources – financial, volunteer, in-kind and issue area experts – to ensure that all of our investments are strategic, align with community goal and ultimately create long-lasting fundamental change in Central Texas.

University Health Services provides medical care and patient education to students at The University of Texas at Austin. The mission of University Health Services is to support academic pursuits by providing medical services, fostering physical and psychological wellness, and promoting healthy lifestyles among UT students.

Exceptional service... every person, every time.

The mission of the Center for Students in Recovery is to provide a supportive community where students in recovery and in hopes of recovery can achieve academic success while enjoying a genuine college experience free of alcohol and drugs. The Center's vision is to develop a national model for collegiate recovery centers whose success is backed by solid research and a comprehensive support program for students recovering from addiction.

Special thanks for the support of Vice President of Student Affairs
Juan Gonzalez and the Division of Student Affairs.

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