Thanksgiving Meals and Volunteer Opportunities

A list of free turkey dinners, grocery relief, plus how you can give back this holiday season

"...walk-up distribution. And if you're in the position to volunteer, many of these orgs need help with setup, cleanup,..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature by Katherine McNevins

Chronicle Wish List Open for 2020 Submissions

Plus opportunities to give, receive help in November

"...here's a list of ongoing and upcoming events and opportunities to either give or receive this November...."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Katherine McNevins

Making a Better Austin, One Volunteer at a Time

Opportunities to get civically involved this year

"...Central Texas region, and they need about 400 more volunteers to help with the effort...."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Choose Kind With Wonder

New film about giving launches Austin volunteering day

"...Austin-based nonprofit Generation Serve, they have picked three local volunteer events to highlight:..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Live From The New Yorker

Editor David Remnick on The New Yorker Radio Hour

"...earlier iterations of the podcasts were effectively an in-house, volunteer effort by existing New Yorker staff. Remnick described the..."

Jan. 22, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'When I Was Your Age'

The full text to the Obama back-to-school speech

"...schools that aren’t working where students aren’t getting the opportunities they deserve...."

Sept. 7, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Endorsements for the District 4 Special Election

Our choice to replace Greg Casar's unexpired term

"...strongest all-around candidate, has an appropriately diverse professional and volunteer background, distinguished himself both as a city planning commissioner..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...While Rebecca Bell-Metereau, a school district volunteer and Texas State University professor of more than three..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Politics Gift Guide 2021: Ain't That Good News

Some gift ideas for the politically and civically minded

"...the Chamber of Commerce to hawk the city's investment opportunities, and now custom-printable for you and yours in different..."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Free Thanksgiving Meals and Food Pantries This Holiday Season

Where to find Turkey dinners, volunteer opportunities, and more ways to help

"...meals in 2022. If you're in the position to volunteer or donate, many of the below events need assistance..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Public Notice

Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what you can. This week features the second of a three-part list of Austin area Volunteer opportunities.

"...Volunteer Opportunities, Part Two, I -- TLast week we ran..."

Sept. 15, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what *you* can. This week features the second of a three-part list of Austin area Volunteer opportunities.

"...Volunteer Opportunities, Part Two, G -- SLast week we ran..."

March 30, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

'Nothing Is Done Alone' Extended Interview

The TxCC and their role in Bastrop's recovery after the fires

"...county, which had very basic infrastructure set up for volunteer and donations management. Luckily we had just been in..."

Dec. 2, 2013 Chronolog Post by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Spring Into Action

"...more the merrier, after all. Here's a list of volunteer opportunities in the Austin area. (Part 2, next week)...."

March 28, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

"...folks request. Have at it. (Part 2, next week.) Volunteer Opps A-H AIDS Services of Austin (ASA) Consortium of..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Actually Making It Better

HRC joins LifeWorks in helping LGBT homeless youth

"...packages for the 75 clients that LifeWorks supports. Although volunteer opportunities have been filled, they are still in need..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Del Valle ISD

The Del Valle district would rather not deal with parents

"...and talks with parents about different upcoming events and volunteer opportunities."..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Protest at Francisco Cantú Reading

Activists disrupt The Line Becomes a River BookPeople event

"...the book! Why don’t you go to the border, volunteer, hear our stories!?” Another demonstrator took the floor and..."

Feb. 14, 2018 Arts Post by Brandyce Ingram

Public Notice

Don't Bogart That Card, Man!

"...Who'da thunk it? Our occasional lists of things like Volunteer Opportunities, Wish Lists, et al., have proven quite popular..."

July 19, 1996 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Don't Bogart That Card, Man!

"...Who'da thunk it? Our occasional lists of things like Volunteer Opportunities, Wish Lists, et al., have proven quite popular..."

July 19, 1996 Column by Kate X Messer

Supporting the Queer Service and Entertainment Industries

How to help LGBTQIA workers during COVID-19 pandemic

"...So, we’ve compiled the below list of virtual opportunities to help support local LGBTQIA servers and entertainers while..."

March 27, 2020 Qmmunity Post by A. Micah Mills

Public Notice

Public Notice says, "Keep cool this summer and volunteer for a local public service organization."

"...a great deal of certainty that many of these Volunteer Opportunities take place in air-conditioned facilities. So here's a..."

May 26, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...and are under the care of a host of volunteer veterinarians and other pet lovers. About 15 of the..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Public Notice: While the Cats Were Away

The stakeholders play

"...Taking the work out of volunteering: City of Austin leaders last week announced a partnership..."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Naked City

The local UW and BSA affiliates part ways over the scouts' anti-gay rules.

"...of America regarding the organization's rules on membership and volunteer leadership standards...."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice

The Best Volunteers

"...Public Service Community? Here is a list of local volunteer opportunities. Part Two of this list will run next..."

Sept. 25, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

2001 Kids' Summer Fun Guide

"...lemur, llama, and monkey. There are also plenty of volunteer opportunities for kids during the summer...."

May 4, 2001 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what *you* can. This week features the third of a three-part list of Austin area Volunteer Opportunities.

"...Volunteer Opportunities, Part Three, U -- ZWe ran Part One,..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Solar Helps Keep Eastside Homes Affordable

Thanks to neighborhood-based nonprofit Blackland CDC

"...On a recent Saturday evening, about 100 neighbors and volunteers gathered in the back yard over beer, barbecue, and..."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Where to Find Free Turkey Dinners and Grocery Relief in Austin

Plus volunteer opportunities to give back this season

"...walk-up distribution. And if you’re in the position to volunteer, many of these orgs need assistance with setup, cleanup,..."

Nov. 18, 2020 News Post by Katherine McNevins

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