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How Giving Your Time Can Sometimes Be More Impactful Than Your Money

We’ve all heard the saying “money talks,” and with the power to influence people, strengthen businesses in a community, and create lasting social change, that saying still holds. But money…

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Volunteers Essential in Ending Homelessness

Volunteers are vital in helping Caritas of Austin end homelessness and making Austin more vibrant for all. “Volunteers make the day in every way,” Community Kitchen Chef Joe Green said.…

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From Community Kitchen Diner to Volunteer

At Caritas of Austin, we know our volunteers are indispensable in our work to end homelessness. Because of their time, passion and skills, our fellow Austinites have a safe place…

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In Celebration of Volunteers

It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we are celebrating the hundreds of individuals and groups who give their time to fuel our mission each year. In 2021 alone, 283 volunteers gave…

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Serving Up Hope For Those Experiencing Hunger

With food prices surging, more Austinites need support meeting their daily nutritional needs. In recent months, the Community Kitchen at Caritas of Austin has seen its largest-average daily increase since…

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