Our May Newsletter is here! Be sure to check your inbox to learn about all things Friends Austin, from this month's graduation celebrations, to summer plans and more!
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We're looking for hardworking & passionate individuals to join our team of salaried professional mentors! Do you know any extraordinary individuals looking for meaningful work with youth in the Austin community?
Learn more: https://t.co/8xCEwen1NO
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The Clubhouse was full of creativity last week as our youth made special gifts for all of the moms in their world. Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers and mother figures out there!
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Community Partner Spotlight! Design games with the PBS Kids ScratchJr App (ages 5-8) and explore endless storytelling possibilities! Building colorful programming blocks, kids solve problems, get creative, and use coding basics. Click to learn more: https://t.co/l9xD9638ds
*Lujan and Friend Andrea at a recent Austin FC game⚽️😀
"It was Lujan's first time watching an @AustinFC soccer game in person, and this experience really inspired her to try out for the soccer team in middle school."
-Andrea, Friend
@BalletAustin offered Friends Austin free tickets for children and Friends to enjoy performative art in person. Friend Alexandria and *Alina enjoyed watching the interpretation of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart.
Thank you, Ballet Austin!
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More than 120 teams competed in our women's, men's and mixed divisions for a fun pickleball tournament to raise vital funds for our mission and work. Thank you to all the players, spectators, donors and sponsors for supporting The Big Pickle! Full Gallery: https://t.co/qZcsLm3WVv
We're looking for a Bilingual Professional Mentor to join our team - you can help us find them! What extraordinary individuals do you know who want to make a difference? Click here for more information: https://t.co/EMcUCj4aZT.
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The Big Pickle is tomorrow, and we have 12 fabulous raffle prizes up for grabs! Check out all the details of these fabulous prizes and purchase your tickets today by clicking https://t.co/Y6DNpZqEeL!
*Raffle winners must be local to Austin in order to redeem these items.
On International Day of Happiness (and every other day) what makes Impact Austin happy? Awarding grants! The more members we have, the bigger the grant checks! https://t.co/RD8XvnHxh5
#JoinImpactAustin by May 14 to vote on spring grants that will total $241,200!
The Big Pickle is this Friday and there are a few team spots still available! Secure your team today by clicking https://t.co/RMw67tBYXP. Not interested in playing but want to see what the big dill is? Grab your spectator ticket today and join us for all the fun!🙂
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Day 2 of Spring Break featured a Lyla in the Loop Workshop at our Clubhouse facilitated by one of our longest standing partners, Austin PBS! Youth tapped into their critical thinking abilities by exercising their problem-solving skills. Thank you, @austinpbs!
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Spring Break activities kicked off yesterday with a field trip to Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center! A group of 16 Friends and 33 youth traveled together outside of Austin to enjoy beautiful views during their private tour and hikes. Thank you Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center!
The Big Pickle hats were a big dill last year, so you don't want to miss out on this year's hat! Click the link below to purchase yours today: https://t.co/17Xpt9otKI. All donations received benefit Friends Austin!
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