Public Notice
"Public Notice" is the sassy yet totally sincere public service column of the Austin Chronicle. This week is Part One of a list of community groups that need YOU!
By Kate X Messer, Fri., March 24, 2000
The Party's Over
CAUTION: The utterance of the letters "S," "W," and "X" in the following order -- SXSW -- is strictly forbidden here in the offices of The Austin Chronicle. Utterance of said abbreviation has produced the shakes in some staff members ("Awwww, there, there, Raoul...") and violent outbursts in others ("Sarah! Put down that X-acto knife!"). Healing post-conference traumatic syndrome with total immersion and reintegration into parts of the community with no connection whatsoever to that four-lettered beast is highly recommended. Some get in touch with long-lost relatives, some get drunk, and some go birding. Others of us will simply focus on a part of Austin that makes us happiest, and here at "Public Notice," that, of course, would be our public service organizations, who, of course, are always in need of fresh blood and your time.
Volunteer Opportunities, Part One, A ... H
Artists' Legal & Accounting Assistance (ALAA) Lawyers, accountants, and marketing assistance needed. 3710 Cedar, 78705. 407-8990.
AIDS Services of Austin (ASA) A clearinghouse consortium of local AIDS services organizations. PO Box 4874, 78765. 406-6150.
AISD Volunteer Services Coach a new friend: a student from an Austin public school. 1111 W. Sixth, 78703. 414-4512.
ALLGO/Informe-SIDA AIDS/HIV education project of Austin Latino/a Lesbian & Gay Organization. 1715 E. Sixth, 78702. 472-2001.
Access Arts Austin Maintain assistive listening devices in theatres and provide opportunities for the disabled to perform onstage. [email protected] or 3710 Cedar #7, 78705. 454-9912.
American Cancer Society Resource Center volunteers of all skill levels sought. PO Box 149100, 78714. 928-1144.
Any Baby Can Care for chronically ill babies and their families. 3423 Guadalupe #100, 78705. 454-3743.
Area Agency on Aging Advocate for nursing home residents. 2512 S. I-35, 78704. 916-6062.
ARC of Austin Assist folks with developmental disabilities. 2818 San Gabriel, 78705. 476-7044.
Austin Free-Net Get wired and help others jump on the Net. Computer volunteers needed. 1711 S. Congress, 78704. 326-9084.
Austin Project Computer tutors, data entry, and health admin types needed. 901 Neal, 78702. 474-8007.
Austin Respite Network Provide temporary relief from caregiving responsibilities. 3423 Guadalupe, #100, 78705. 454-3743x28.
Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) Transitional assistance for the local homeless. 701 W. Fifth, 78701. 476-4357.
Austin State Hospital has many volunteer needs. 4110 Guadalupe, 78751-4296. 419-2330.
Austin Tenant's Council Be an undercover housing rights spy! 1619 E. Cesar Chavez, 474-7007.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Befriend a youngster and provide needed guidance and consistency in a child's life. 1400 Tillery, 78721. 472-KIDS.
Bikes Not Bombs Cranky tech types needed to refurbish bikes to sell to support their efforts. 2505 Sweeney, 78723. 926-4725.
Brackenridge Hospital Gift shop, info desk, admitting and discharge, ICU volunteers, and more. 601 E. 15th, 78701. 324-7590.
Capital Area Food Bank 18 CenTex counties served. 8201 S. Congress, 78745. 282-2111.
Caritas This safety net for the working poor, homeless, and legal refugees needs you. 611 Neches, 78702. 479-4610x221.
Casa Marianella Direct aid for refugees and immigrants. Room and board, stipend, and health insurance. 821 Gunter, 78702. 385-5571.
Ceden Family Resource Center Prenatal educators provide one-on-one support. 1208 E. Seventh, 78702. 477-1130.
Club Skirt Raise your skirt to raise funds for a variety of local nonprofits. PO Box 10314, 78766. 682-6987x8067.
Communities in Schools Help students succeed. 3000 S. I-35 #200, 78704. 462-1771.
Community Mentoring Network (Austin Metropolitan Ministries) Mentors for at-risk youth. 2026 Guadalupe, #226, 78705. 472-7627.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Abused and neglected children need adult representatives in our often daunting court system. 6330 Hwy 290 E., Suite 350, 78723, 459-2272.
DeWitty Job Training & Employment Center Instructors and employment counselors needed. 2209 Rosewood, #205, 78702. 472-5718.
Ecology Action PR, electrical, plumbing, mechanical volunteers needed. Ninth & I-35, 78701. 322-0000.
El Buen Samaritano Help recent immigrants and area homeless. 1919 S. First, 78704. 441-7977.
Faith Home for babies with AIDS. 4101 Wildwood, 78722. 302-4101.
Foundation for the Homeless Area churches cooperate providing after-school programs and tutors. PO Box 1862, 78767. 480-0005.
Green Corn Self-Sufficiency Project Grow free, organic food gardens. PO Box 8544, 78713-8544. 833-7446.
HIV Wellness Center Peer support; office/event volunteers needed. Look for their newly expanded focus including Hep C clients. 4301-B N. I-35, 78722. 888/381-7050 or 467-0088.
Habitat for Humanity Site managers with people and construction skills appreciated. 310 Comal, #100, 78702. 472-8788.
Hands On Housing Providing free home repair for elderly, disabled, and low-income homeowners. 2026 Guadalupe, #226, 78705. 472-7627.
HEART Line/Parents' Anonymous Crisis line and support group regarding family issues. 7801 N. Lamar, #E-180, 78752. 459-5490.
Homeless Artists Guild Guide budding talent. 2026 Guadalupe, #226, 78705. Sarah Huddleson 476-4396, 476-4357.
Next week, we will run Part Two, I -- Z.
Mucho hats off to Kimberly Morgan for assistance.
