Amplify Austin Day 2023
March 1-2 was Amplify Austin day in Texas. What is Amplify Austin?
I Live Here I Give Here™ is on a mission to make Central Texas the most generous community in the nation. We believe that we can build a more united, more equitable, and more prosperous community for all when we give together.
I Live Here I Give Here helps you embrace generosity to make your mark, your way, on our community. Austin has been named one of the most economically segregated cities in the country while also being named one of America's strongest economies. Austin is currently ranked the 33rd most generous city in the US, compared to our neighbors Dallas at number 4, Houston at number 5, and San Antonio at number 25. We know we can do better, especially in a community where we value our culture of kindness!
Programs like Amplify Austin Day, See Us Give (formerly See Jane Give and Give Back Jack), Giving Tuesday, and the Board Training Program are designed to help you identify the causes you are passionate about, discover local nonprofits advancing those causes, and get involved through volunteerism, advocacy, fundraising, board service, and financial support. By inspiring new and young, givers, volunteers, and activists to make an impact on the community where they live, I Live Here I Give Here™ is ensuring that Austin thrives for decades to come. I Live Here I Give Here is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that was established in 2007.
How did Kensington participate?
Kensington Electronics, Inc., is not a mega corporation but a privately held, family organization so being part of our community and making sure the next generation is equipped to be integral parts of our future is very important to us. This year during Amplify Austin 2023, Kensington supported 4 worthy organizations:
- Breakthrough Central Texas
- College Forward
- Ladders for Leaders
- Central Texas Food Bank
Breakthrough Central Texas
Mission: Breakthrough Central Texas creates a path to and through college for students who will become the first in their families to earn a college degree.
Breakthrough Central Texas creates a path to post-secondary success for students who aspire to become the first in their families to earn a college degree. Established in 2002 with 41 students in its inaugural cohort, Breakthrough now serves 1,700 students across Central Texas. The organization makes a commitment - to provide the right support at the right time - to help students overcome the systemic barriers and find college success. There are many indications that the approach is working. Independent studies have confirmed that Breakthrough students are significantly more likely to graduate high school on time, twice as likely to enroll in college, and seven times more likely to graduate from college than their peers.
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College Forward
Mission: College Forward believes that everyone who wants to earn a post-secondary degree can earn a degree.
College Forward, now a part of College Possible, coaches underserved students to achieve the benefits of higher education and a postsecondary degree. Since 2003, our near-peer coaching model has served over 15,700 students and propelled 1,600 (and counting) through their higher education goals. What started as a small college access service at Hays High School has grown into one of the nation's leading postsecondary access and success programs in the nation. Our dedicated service has cultivated many strategic partnerships with national and local organizations, and we leverage these to enact our primary directive. That is, to put students first.
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Ladders for Leaders
Mission: Bridge the gap between high school students and career exploration through internships and occupational experience. We aim to ensure diverse students acquire workplace readiness skills and experience, thus becoming more competitive as they apply to colleges, scholarships, trade schools, or enter the workforce.
VISION: A community of empowered students who are equipped to make successful decisions after high school.
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Central Texas Food Bank
Mission: A leader in the fight against hunger for nearly 40 years, their mission is to nourish hungry people and lead the community in the fight against hunger.
When the Central Texas Food Bank was established in 1982, it was with a goal in mind to help the hungry in the community. Over the years, the weak economy has increased challenges for clients who have turned to food pantries for food assistance. The Central Texas Food Bank has been at the front line of hunger relief with the help of Partner Agencies in 21 counties across Central Texas. Last year we provided more than nearly 54 million meals on the tables of our neighbors facing hunger - up from 42.5 million meals the previous year.
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