Our AISD family continues to support students and staff who were displaced by the storms that flooded neighborhoods in Southeast Austin on October 31. At last count there were 360 students and 28 staff members who have been severely impacted, lost their homes, or temporarily displaced due to extensive flood damage. One of the school communities hardest hit by the flooding was Perez Elementary. Many displaced families must find alternative housing by today.
Our sincere thanks to Jeanne and Michael Klein for contributing $50,000, and to the The Tapestry Foundation and Buena Vista Foundation, which have joined efforts to issue a $40,000 matching challenge grant.
You Can Make a Difference: The time to act is now and we need your help. Two community partners have stepped up in response to this need by issuing a challenge to our Central Texas community. The Tapestry Foundation and the Buena Vista Foundation will match your contribution dollar for dollar. Make a contribution through three easy options:
1. Online Credit Card Donation
Visit TAP online donation page at: http://theaustinproject.org/get-involved/donate/ and enter “AISD Disaster Relief Fund” in the gift purpose field.
2. Electronic Transfer of Funds to TAP Account with Chase Bank
Use the account information provided below and email Donna Hagey (donna@theaustinproject.org) to confirm your donation. Please include your name, gift amount and that you are contributing to the AISD Disaster Relief Fund.
Account #: 440036168
3. Check or by Phone
Make checks payable to: The Austin Project (print “AISD Disaster Relief Fund” somewhere on check)
Address: 5221 Ledesma Road; Austin, TX 78721
Phone: Donna Hagey at (512) 414-6825
About The Austin Project: The Austin Project (TAP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to ensuring all children have equal opportunities for a healthy childhood, a good education and a bright future. For over 20 years, TAP has worked with community organizations, agencies, neighborhoods and individuals to deliver systems that promote parent and family engagement in our schools and neighborhoods. TAP is an active partner with AISD and the City of Austin in the disaster relief efforts and manages a school-based Family Resource Center at Mendez Middle School, which is located in one of the impacted communities.
Many thanks to those of you who have already committed your support to help these families and staff members
Our sincere thanks to Jeanne and Michael Klein for contributing $50,000, and to the The Tapestry Foundation and Buena Vista Foundation, which have joined efforts to issue a $40,000 matching challenge grant.
You Can Make a Difference: The time to act is now and we need your help. Two community partners have stepped up in response to this need by issuing a challenge to our Central Texas community. The Tapestry Foundation and the Buena Vista Foundation will match your contribution dollar for dollar. Make a contribution through three easy options:
1. Online Credit Card Donation
Visit TAP online donation page at: http://theaustinproject.org/get-involved/donate/ and enter “AISD Disaster Relief Fund” in the gift purpose field.
2. Electronic Transfer of Funds to TAP Account with Chase Bank
Use the account information provided below and email Donna Hagey (donna@theaustinproject.org) to confirm your donation. Please include your name, gift amount and that you are contributing to the AISD Disaster Relief Fund.
Account #: 440036168
3. Check or by Phone
Make checks payable to: The Austin Project (print “AISD Disaster Relief Fund” somewhere on check)
Address: 5221 Ledesma Road; Austin, TX 78721
Phone: Donna Hagey at (512) 414-6825
About The Austin Project: The Austin Project (TAP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to ensuring all children have equal opportunities for a healthy childhood, a good education and a bright future. For over 20 years, TAP has worked with community organizations, agencies, neighborhoods and individuals to deliver systems that promote parent and family engagement in our schools and neighborhoods. TAP is an active partner with AISD and the City of Austin in the disaster relief efforts and manages a school-based Family Resource Center at Mendez Middle School, which is located in one of the impacted communities.
Many thanks to those of you who have already committed your support to help these families and staff members