September 05, 2014
We are excited and proud to introduce Impact Austin’s new website and logo. The seed for Impact Austin was planted in 2003 when founder Rebecca Powers began the organization along with the 'Kitchen Table Six' (our founding board).
The original Impact Austin daisy is a reflection of our true grassroots nature, and a reminder of the very daisy that grew in the...
August 26, 2014
As we head into our 12th year and introduce our new website, we asked our founder, Rebecca Powers, to write our Impact Austin history in her own words:
The seed for Impact Austin was planted on January 21, 2003, when I read an article in PEOPLE Magazine about a group of women in Cincinnati, OH, who pooled their individual $1000 donations and gave $124,000 to a...
June 17, 2014
Impact Austin is Pleased to Announce Our 2014 Community Partners
Culture: Anthropos Arts: Teaching More, Reaching More
Education: Ann Richards School Foundation: Ann Richards School (ARS) Makerspace
Environment: Austin Youth River Watch: River Watchers Restoring Austin Streams
Family: CASA of Travis County: Trauma-Informed Care in the Foster Care System
Health...
May 05, 2014
Wear the Impact Austin Vintage Daisy proudly, and tell your Impact Austin story whenever you can!
Are you an Impact Austin member? Do you know someone who is? The Impact Austin Vintage Daisy insignia is a custom piece of art, handmade in 100% sterling silver. It was designed with Impact Austin women in mind and celebrates its first decade as the area’s...
May 04, 2014
May, 2014 Grants Update – 10 Finalists Selected
Congratulations to the 10 grant applications selected as finalists for our 2014 grants! At our Annual Meeting on June 16, Impact Austin members will vote to select ONE nonprofit from EACH of our five focus areas to receive a $100,000 grant and become our new Community Partners!
Culture
Anthropos Arts – Teaching...March 31, 2014
Spring has been busy, and our hard-working Focus Area Committees are making progress toward selecting an exciting and worthy group of finalists for our Annual Meeting.The following candidates will be hosting site visits from Impact Austin on April 10th, 11th and 12th.
Culture:
Anthropos Art Austin Classical Guitar Hispanic Alliance for the Performing...March 18, 2014
A message from Interim Executive Director, Donna Benson-Chan:
Dear Impact Austin Members,
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to all Impact Austin members who attended the membership meeting on February 10th to learn more about our strategic plan,“Stepping Up to Meet Our Future.” The question and answer session following the meeting produced terrific...
