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Enhancing Mental Health Support in Out of School Time
Sep 4, 2025
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Austin nonprofit stands strong with back-to-school drive amid immigration fears
Jul 30, 2025
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Recorte en fondos federales impacta clínicas de vacunación en Austin y amenaza su futuro
Apr 29, 2025
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Austin Public Health reassigning workers after losing $15 million in federal grants
Apr 19, 2025
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KXAN: Local nonprofits monitoring federal government cuts and potential impact to programs
Feb 21, 2025
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El Buen Samaritano distributes 8,000 diapers and up to 15,000 pounds of food to the community
Nov 22, 2024
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More than $3.5M approved for ‘I Belong’ rental program in Austin
Sep 24, 2024
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Austin equity grant program helping organizations give back to the community
Sep 24, 2024
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Food bank demand soars in United States
Feb 8, 2024
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Food banks across the U.S. are feeling the squeeze this holiday season. Demand for assistance is soaring as grocery, housing and overall living costs rise. But those same inflationary factors are also limiting people’s ability to give, leaving donation centers...
El Buen Samaritano hands out 500 holiday meal kits ahead of Christmas
Dec 22, 2023
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — El Buen Samaritano held their annual Posadas at El Buen event Friday to hand out full holiday meal kits to hundreds of Central Texas families ahead of Christmas. The meal kits contained a frozen turkey and all the side dishes to prepare a holiday meal...
Nonprofit El Buen Samaritano that serves Austin Latinos’ needs celebrates 35 years – Community Impact
Apr 25, 2023
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This post originally appeared here, at Community Impact. One South Austin nonprofit that provides the Latino community with the support it needs is celebrating a major milestone of 35 years in 2023. What it does El Buen Samaritano, meaning “The Good Samaritan,” is...
Austin nonprofits to volunteer with this holiday season – KXAN News Feature
Nov 21, 2022
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This article was first published on KXAN. Read the original article here. AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s the holiday season in Central Texas, which comes with ample volunteer opportunities for those looking to get involved or give back. Here’s a look at some of the...
Net-Zero Hero: Dr. Rosamaria Murillo
Nov 14, 2022
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Read the original Net-Zero-Hero post here. I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by living a mission-driven life and creating access for others. Meet Dr. Rosamaria Murillo, Chief Executive Officer at El Buen Samaritano (El Buen) and our newest Net-Zero...
Travis County leaders approve $3.1 million to help low-income families with food access – KXAN News Feature
Nov 10, 2022
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This article was originally published at KXAN. Read the original article here. TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Travis County commissioners on Tuesday approved $3.1 million to help low-income families get better access to healthy, fresh food. The money will be spread out...
El Buen Samaritano featured in The New York Times
Nov 3, 2022
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El Buen was recently featured in an essay in The New York Times on Covid-19 vaccine access and equity. Through our monthly vaccine clinics, we have found that vaccine hesitancy is less an issue than access for populations with low vaccination rates, such as Latinos...
$75,000 awarded to 25 organizations fighting food-based inequality in Austin – KXAN News Feature
Oct 28, 2022
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This article was originally published on KXAN. Read the original post here. AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Food Justice Mini Grants program awarded $75,000 in grants to 25 organizations leading change in Austin’s local food system, according to a City press release. The City of...
Austin City Council approves ordinances strengthening renters’ rights – KVUE News Feature
Oct 27, 2022
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This article was first published on KVUE. Read the original post here. AUSTIN, Texas — On Thursday, the Austin City Council approved a number of items that are part of its renters' rights agenda.  Some members of the council have long pushed for better...
14 nonprofits to split $20M in Project Connect anti-displacement funding – KXAN News Feature
Oct 26, 2022
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This article was first published on KXAN. Read the original post here. AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin City Council approved awarding 14 Central Texas nonprofits with funding Thursday to support Project Connect’s anti-displacement efforts. Project Connect is the...
$20M going to nonprofits for Project Connect anti-displacement efforts — what will that look like? – KXAN News Feature
Oct 26, 2022
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This article was original posted on KXAN. Read the original post here. AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, the City of Austin announced $20 million will go to 14 nonprofits to help people at risk of being displaced due to Project Connect plans. Project Connect is the City’s...
El Buen receives funding for Project Connect anti-displacement efforts
Oct 4, 2022
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Project Connect is the City of Austin's multi-billion-dollar transportation system upgrade, which includes light rail lines, a downtown subway, an expanded bus system, park and rides, and an all-electric fleet. $300 million of the project’s total budget is allocated...
El Buen Samaritano ofrece programa extracurricular para niños de 1 a 8 grado
Aug 24, 2022
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Por más de 35 años, el Buen Samaritano ha ofrecido servicios de salud y asistencia a familias del área de Austin, pero también buscan ayduar a los padres y tutores con la educación de sus hijos mediante un programa extracurricular para estudiantes de primero a octavo grado.
Local business helps provide small batch of baby formula to distribute to Austin families – CBS Austin News Feature
Jun 3, 2022
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This article was first published at CBS Austin. Read the original post here. AUSTIN, Texas — A small batch of baby formula facilitated by a local business owner will soon be distributed to Austin families as the country faces a shortage. Austin Mayor Steve Adler...
Fox 7 Austin: Austin organizations help those in need for Thanksgiving
Nov 30, 2021
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On Nov 21, 2021, Fox 7 Austin featured El Buen Samaritano in this article: Austin organizations help those in need for Thanksgiving. Click the link above to read the full feature.
KVUE: Over 1,000 turkeys given out in Austin at ‘Hands of Hope’ event
Nov 30, 2021
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