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Weekly update from PND

Candid

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. A weekly update with the latest news from PND. December 30, 2021. More than $6.7

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Electronic Resources and Libraries Annual Conference

Amy Sample Ward

Location : Austin, TX. Nonprofit organizations, local and federal governments, campaigners and even businesses are trying to innovate at the speed of communities. Date : February 28th-March 2nd, 2011. Topic : Keynote. Description : Libraries, whether associated with a school, government, agency or geography, serve a community.

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SXSW 2022: Using Data to Advance Racial Equity featuring Ann Mei Chang and Meme Styles

Candid

Funders are looking for ways to make big public financial commitments to fight racial injustice and want to partner with local BIPOC-led organizations. At the same time, small community-based nonprofits across the country are desperately seeking resources. And yet, for both, there’s little response. . What happened?

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Legacy of Hope Austin: Dreams for Kids with Special Needs

Tech Soup

… "Even if the finances are there, often the opportunity is not there because either the service is not available or there are more urgent care issues that take up the families' time and resources." " Armed with this vision, Carr secured a private grant and launched Legacy of Hope Austin (LOH) in 2010.

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How Tech is Helping to Combat Food Insecurity and Transform Healthcare

Saleforce Nonprofit

V4V provides participants, enrolled by partnering organizations like local clinics, with between $20 and $40 a month for 6-9 months in fruit and vegetable vouchers, which are redeemable at partnering grocery stores, farmers markets, and corner stores. V4V is good for the community, driving money into the local economy.

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Five Reasons Why You Should Attend the 15NTC

NTEN

You''ve probably heard all of our reasons to attend: over 2,000 attendees, more than 100 educational breakout sessions, two-day Science Fair exhibit hall, valuable networking, and the chance to spend time in the incredible city of Austin. We hope to see you in Austin this March! Submit your proposal by December 19. It was magnificent.

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Top Tips for an Amazing 15NTC

NTEN

Or, you can take David Neff ''s local advice: skip the lines at Franklin''s and instead check out the amazing BBQ, bar, and history behind Freedman’s. But Austin has a lot to offer non-meat eaters too! Daniela Nunez offers several ideas and resources for delicious Austin vegan eats. Experience uniquely Austin sights.

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