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Family Garden WorkdaysFriday, February 22, 9-11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 10-12 p.m. Friday, March 8, 9-11 a.m. Friday, March 22, 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, 9-11 a.m. On El Buen Samaritano's campus, 7000 Woodhue Drive Come volunteer and help spruce up the organic garden as we cultivate veggies for the summer harvest. Email our Community Garden and Food Pantry Coordinator to sign up now! |
Your Health, Your Family DaySaturday, April 27, 9:30-12:30 p.m. On El Buen Samaritano's campus, 7000 Woodhue Drive FREE health screenings and FREE exercise classes sound like a great deal, doesn't it? This spring, it's all about Your Life, Your Health and Your Family. Join us at Your Health, Your Family Day and win door prizes, including free exercise classes, fitness equipment and more. Tour our community garden, participate in a healthy cooking class using seasonal produce and have your children participate in outdoor activities for children 6-12 years of age. |
Outdoor Kids: Surviving the WildSaturday, March 23, 9:30-12:30 p.m. On El Buen Samaritano's campus, 7000 Woodhue Drive Bring your kids to explore nature and learn about how to lead active, healthy lives. Join in outdoor activities and receive a healthy snack. ALL FREE! Please pre-register by calling 512.439.0700 or register at the reception desk in Building A. Send us an email with questions. |
Amplify Austin!Monday, March 4, 7 p.m. to Tuesday, March 5, 7 p.m. Whether Austin is the best place to live or the best city for dating, when it comes to national rankings, we stand tall. But there's one area in which our fair city can always improve — Philanthropy. To help Austinites prove they are just as willing to donate to the causes they care about as they are to flock to auditorium shores for a concert, I Live Here, I Give Here created Amplify Austin — a community-wide day of online philanthropy with the goal of raising $1 million in 24 hours from March 4 (7pm) until March 5 (7pm). Beginning at 7 p.m. on March 4, 2013, go to www.AmplifyATX.org to select El Buen Samaritano as your charity of choice. $1,000 is awarded each hour to the nonprofit that raises the most dollars for that hour throughout Amplify Austin. Keep up with our participation in Amplify Austin on our Facebook and Twitter pages. |
New Volunteer Info SessionTuesday, January 8, 2013, 5:30-7 p.m. On El Buen Samaritano's campus, 7000 Woodhue Drive Resolve to give back! It's easy to focus on our personal goals and priorities when it comes to New Year's resolutions. Experience the joy of giving back past the Holiday Season and volunteer at El Buen Samaritano. This New Volunteer Info Session will provide you with information about El Buen Samaritano and all of the volunteer opportunities available for the spring. You will have the chance to "shop" for the volunteer opportunity that is most fitting for you before you sign up for a volunteer role. Once you find a volunteer role that fits you, we will schedule a job-specific volunteer training at a later date. Learn about volunteering at El Buen Samaritano |
El Buen at the Trail of LightsDecember 16 & 18, 2012 At Zilker Park The Austin Trail of Lights will return to Zilker Park in December, and El Buen Samaritano has been selected as one of the 23 nonprofit partners to be highlighted throughout the trail. Produced by the RunTex Carrozza Foundation and Forefront Austin, the Austin Trail of Lights, powered by H-E-B, will return December 16 through December 23. Learn more about the Trail of Lights. |
Breakfast with SantaSaturday, December 15, 2012, 9-12 p.m. & 5:30-7 p.m. On El Buen Samaritano's campus, 7000 Woodhue Drive, Building B During Breakfast with Santa, El Buen Samaritano transforms into the magical North Pole and brings the joy and love of the Christmas Season to children and families in need. During the morning celebration, 500 deserving children receive presents from Santa's elves. Presents are donated from St. Andrew's Episcopal School. In the afternoon, a more intimate celebration takes place for families who are adopted by friends in the community. The families gather for an early dinner and have the opportunity to engage in holiday activities while creating arts and crafts that embody the spirit of the season. Learn how you can get involved! |
Hands for Hope Thanksgiving EventSaturday, November 17, 2012 On El Buen Samaritano's campus, 7000 Woodhue Drive, Building B El Buen Samaritano's Hands for Hope is an annual community-wide event that raises awareness of a serious issue happening in our own city: hunger. The event gathers donations of the traditional foods served during Thanksgiving and distributes them to Austin families in need for Thanksgiving celebrations in their own homes. Now in its 22nd year, Hands for Hope takes place on the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving Day and is a culminating event for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. |
Client Advocate Volunteer TrainingTuesday, October 23, 2012, 5:30-7 p.m. On El Buen Samaritano's campus, 7000 Woodhue Drive Help provide direct assistant to the families we serve by becoming a trained Client Advocate for our community events. Client advocates will be trained to share information about El Buen Samaritano's programs and will collect information to better track the impact of our events on the Austin community. Client advocates should have conversational proficiency in Spanish. |
Hands for Hope Client RegistrationTuesday, October 30-Thursday, November 1, 9-12 p.m. Saturday, November 3, 10-1 p.m. Tuesday, November 6-Thursday, November 8, 9-12 p.m. Tuesday, November 6, 5:30-7 pm. Thursday, November 8, 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, November 10, 10-1 p.m. On El Buen Samaritano's campus, 7000 Woodhue Drive, Building B To register, families will need to bring the following documents: photo I.D., proof of current address (i.e. utility bill or any piece of mail with name and current address) and proof of income. Please note that supplies will be limited to one Thanksgiving care basket per family; only registered individuals will be eligible to receive a Thanksgiving care basket; to qualify, income must meet El Buen Samaritano's Food Pantry requirements or free/reduced lunch eligibility standards. |
Binational Health WeekOctober 1-14, 2012 On El Buen Samaritano's campus, 7000 Woodhue Drive, Building A. Join Dr. De La Torre and Dr. Weary of El Buen Samaritano's Wallace Mallory Clinic in a discussion about health disparities. The discussions will take place on Monday, October 8, 9-10:30 a.m.; Tuesday, October 9, 9-10:30 a.m.; and Thursday, October 11, 7-8:30 p.m. |
Arming Austin with Flu ShotsSaturday, September 15, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 13, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. On El Buen Samaritano's Wallace Mallory Clinic, 7000 Woodhue Drive, Building C. El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission is joining the City of Austin, Walgreens and other community clinics to arm Austin with flu shots. If you are older than seven years of age and have no insurance, you may qualify for a free flu shot. |
Community Event Info SessionThursday, September 6, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. On El Buen Samaritano's campus, 7000 Woodhue Drive, Building A. We will discuss the upcoming giving season and ways to get involved with our Hands for Hope Thanksgiving Event and Breakfast with Santa Christmas Celebration. All previous and potential partners and volunteers are welcome! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Learn more about volunteering at El Buen and RSVP to attend this session! |
Volunteer Event Instructor Meet & ShareThursday, August 30, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. On El Buen Samaritano's campus, 7000 Woodhue Drive, Building A. Do you have any tricks of the trade that worked well with your students this past semester? Did you find a great online resource that you want to share? Do you have questions about what it's like to teach a different level of class? Then, join us! In this session, we will open up classroom space and allow time for volunteer teachers to meet together, share resources and ask questions in order to plan for a successful semester! Learn more about volunteering at El Buen. |
Orientation & Training for ESL Volunteer InstructorsSaturday, August 18, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. On El Buen Samaritano's campus, 7000 Woodhue Drive, Building A. All individuals who have been placed as ESL Volunteer Instructors this fall are encouraged to attend this orientation and training session. The session is focused on El Buen Samaritano's volunteer guidelines and procedures and best teaching practices. The session also includes Safeguarding God's Children, a training program for the prevention of sexual abuse of children and youth. The Diocese of Texas requires this training for all employees (full or part-time) of Diocesan institutions and for all volunteers who work with children and youth in any ministry setting. Learn more about volunteering at El Buen. |
Volunteer Info SessionWednesday, August 15, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. On El Buen Samaritano's campus, 7000 Woodhue Drive, Building A. Are you ready to Reflect, Relate and Participate in your community this fall? Attend this volunteer info session to learn about volunteer opportunities at El Buen. We will show our anniversary video, discuss our programs and services and hold brief interviews to find a good match for all the new volunteers. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. And we'll have a free small gift for the first 10 people to arrive. Learn more about volunteering at El Buen and RSVP to attend this session! |
Gala de EsperanzaFriday, April 20, 2012 On El Buen Samaritano's campus, 7000 Woodhue Drive, Building A. The Gala de Esperanza will celebrate El Buen Samaritano's 25th anniversary as we raise funds for programs and services, bring together those who care deeply about our mission and celebrate our future in a fun atmosphere full of memories, music and dancing. |
Breakfast with SantaFriday, December 16 and Saturday, December 17, 2011 On El Buen Samaritano's campus, 7000 Woodhue Drive, Building A. During Breakfast with Santa, El Buen Samaritano transforms into the magical North Pole and brings joy and love to children and families in need. The event takes place on two separate days. On Day One, 500 deserving children receive presents from Santa's elves. Presents are donated by students, parents and staff from St. Andrew's Episcopal School. On Day Two, 26 families in need receive presents and the provisions needed to enjoy a Christmas celebration at their own homes. |
Anniversary MeetupFriday, October 7, 2011 On El Buen Samaritano's campus, 7000 Woodhue Drive, Building A. As a kickoff to our 25th year of service, please join us for food, music and fun! We will provide a variety of free appetizers, and additional food and drinks will be available for purchase. |
Feria de SaludSunday, September 18, 2011 At the Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lane (FM 3177), Austin, Texas 78724 El Buen Samaritano knows first-hand that health fairs are often the primary gateway the uninsured first encounter traditional channels of healthcare. In 2011, El Buen Samaritano kicked off its ¡Viva la Salud! initiative, designed to promote wellness and disease prevention among Latinos in Central Texas. ¡Viva la Salud! made its first appearance at Univision Austin's Feria de Salud (Health Fair), where staff and volunteers provided close to 2,000 free screenings to 875 patients. |
