Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates a new $250,000 gift from NXP Foundation to support scholarships and a new advanced manufacturing lab at ACC Highland. The nonprofit organization associated with NXP Semiconductors presented a ceremonial … Continue reading
Riverbats Giving This Season
2020 has challenged us in many ways, and Austin Community College District (ACC) faculty and staff have stepped up to help this holiday season. “Many of our students have struggled during this pandemic. The Riverbat … Continue reading
ACC Experts: Giving During the Holiday Season – Or Any Time
By Barry Silverberg, Director, Center for Nonprofit Studies at Austin Community College www.nonprofitaustin.org [email protected] Giving is a very personal thing Whether intentionally or not, giving is based upon our values, what we believe, and our … Continue reading
Riverbats Giving Back: ACC Foundation raises more than $8,000 for student scholarships on #GivingTuesday
In just 24 hours, the Central Texas community donated more than $8,100 to ACC student scholarships and emergency aid. Tuesday, December 1, 2020, marked the annual #GivingTuesday campaign, an international day of charitable giving. For … Continue reading
26th Annual Giving Tree Campaign supports ACC students with children
Austin Community College District (ACC) is expanding its annual Giving Tree Campaign. Now in its 26th year, the campaign supports students and their families over the holiday season. Last year, more than 400 children and … Continue reading
Support foster youth in Central Texas: Donate now to ACC’s 11th annual luggage drive
Donations are now being accepted for Austin Community College District’s (ACC) annual luggage drive. The program supports youth who are preparing to transition out of foster care. “Each year thousands of youth age out of … Continue reading
ACC prepares Personal Protective Equipment donations for local healthcare workers
Austin Community College (ACC) is assembling Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits to support regional healthcare workers and first responders during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. “This is a difficult time for everyone in our community. There … Continue reading
24 Hours of Giving: Support ACC students during Amplify Austin
Providing access to education requires support inside and outside the classroom, and Austin Community College (ACC) is working to meet those demands during Amplify Austin, a community-wide day of charitable giving, from 6 p.m., Thursday, … Continue reading
ACC collects games & puzzles for annual Brown Santa Program
Austin Community College (ACC) is collecting donations for the Travis County Sheriff’s Office Brown Santa Program. The annual gift drive supports families in need. This year, the Sheriff’s Office is collecting games and puzzles. “When … Continue reading
25th Annual Giving Tree Campaign aims to support 500 ACC students
Austin Community College (ACC) hosts its 25th annual Giving Tree campaign to support students and their families over the holiday season. Faculty, staff, and the community are encouraged to visit the Giving Tree, located in … Continue reading