Supporting community organizations allow our communities to bloom. In order to turn lives around, give hope, and to reestablish the bonds needed to sustain our children we have to build up our community. A few ways to contribute are to:

• Volunteer
• Donate
• Participate

Here are a few of the organizations that I volunteer with:

BAEO Austin (Black Alliance for Educational Options) has members and local chapters nationwide working to increase quality educational options and to empower families to meet their children's needs. BAEO

Austin Sisterfriends is to promote sisterhood by addressing the issues concerning women of color, children and families as we develop personal and professional relationships with others who share common goals and interests. Austin Sister Friends

United Way Capital Area's Tech Tots Early Childhood Initiative takes steps to bridge the digital divide by providing technological solutions to low-income families with preschool-age children. Capital Area's Tech Tots

Below are a few groups that I work with and also some links that can guide you to an organization that you can help.

School Choice Information

Volunteer Opportunities

Here are just a few sources for volunteering opportunities, some even offer virtual opportunities….good luck.

Volunteer Match

Service Leader

Other options are to contact your church, there may be programs within your church that need some support or they may be able to give you some information to other organizations.

At the end of the day we are responsible for the condition that our communities are in. We are only as strong as the weakest link. Don't be the weak link.