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Weekly update from PND

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Austin Russell creates $70 million fund at Central Florida Foundation. The Central Florida Foundation in Orlando has announced a $70 million contribution from Luminar Technologies founder and CEO Austin Russell to create a charitable fund. million in support of neighborhood anchor projects. December 30, 2021. More than $6.7

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Legacy of Hope Austin: Dreams for Kids with Special Needs

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Julie Lyles Carr was asked a life-changing question five years ago: "What is the one thing you would like to do to impact your community?" " Armed with this vision, Carr secured a private grant and launched Legacy of Hope Austin (LOH) in 2010. Support for Parents of Kids with Special Needs, Too. spanhidden.

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In conversation: using data and education to advance racial equity at MEASURE

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Candid's team reached out to Meme recently to learn more about the work MEASURE is doing in Austin, TX. Meme: To disrupt traditional research methodologies, MEASURE has developed the CARE model to help BIPOC-led organizations identify their theory of change and measure their impact. Can you please tell us about MEASURE and its mission?

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How Donorbox powers these nonprofits’ fundraising

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Students go to Shanti Bhavan at no cost and are given nutritious foods, shelter, education, medical care, clothing, and emotional and mental support. Project Charley was established to provide state-of-the-art neurological rehabilitation facilities in Austin, Texas.

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June Cause Awareness: LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

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Learn more about the origins of Pride Month, how you can take part in celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, and what nonprofits you can support! The purpose of Pride Month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history. Here’s a few nonprofits you can support!

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Can Data Science Help Us Save Animals?

Global Giving

A recent analysis conducted by Joanne Lin, a student in Thinkful’s data science bootcamp and a former GlobalGiving impact associate, concluded that dogs that meet Ginger’s description (name, coat color and pattern, and breed) are most “adoptable.”. To conduct her analysis, Joanne leveraged data made public by the Austin Animal Shelter.

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