Over 250,000 people in Austin live at or below the poverty line

Over 150,000 Austinites don't know where their next meal is coming from

3100 people in Austin sleep on the streets, in shelters or transitional housing

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Local Changemakers

Empowering Local Changemakers

Glimmer|Austin invests in local Nonprofits and Organizations that care and uplift those who suffer from homelessness, hunger and food insecurity, women and children shelters, substance abuse recovery and those working to break the overall cycle of poverty.

Caring for those suffering from poverty

Homelessness

Over 2500 people will sleep on the streets, various shelters or transitional housing in Austin tonight. Many of the long term chronically homeless can be seen beneath the bridges, outside the ARCH and in encampments all around the city. Yet in many ways, this is the tip of the iceberg.
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Hunger

Over 150,000 people in Austin and Travis county do not know where their next meal is coming from. They rely on food trucks, pantries, kitchens and centers to receive a free meal.
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Women and Children's Shelters

Organizations partnering with single mothers and their children experiencing poverty. Glimmer Austin has partnered with the local organizations below in their continued support to further both child and parenting development.
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Substance Abuse Recovery

We support organizations such as The Phoenix ATX and Communities For Recovery who provide unique and athletic support to those seeking relief from substance addiction. With the creation of community meetings and active groups these tactics empower many in their pursuit to seek sobriety.
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“Foundation a Godsend to non-profits in Austin”

–Austin American Statesman

Over the past 18 years, Glimmer|Austin has invested over $10 million into 231 local non-profits, social ventures, and Camp Glimmer.

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High return on investment

We apply 100% of every donation directly to Nonprofits in Austin, TX.
Our endowment covers all operating costs so your donation goes farther.

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