Heart House Austin HALOS Kick-Off Party: January 27th at 5:30

Heart House Austin needs YOU!!!

This Austin based charity organization is a good cause, and is looking to get more people involved in 2009.

Next week Heart House Austin will launch "The HALOS" Group, which is a professional auxiliary group designed for both service (AKA: give back to the community) and social (AKA: have a lot of fun).

We are looking for people with an entrepreneurial spirit who can help grow, shape, and cultivate this important group.

The kick-off party is at 5:30 on Tuesday, January 27th at Roux Restaurant on 6th Street.

If you live in Austin and are looking for a good cause to support, come check out the Heart House HALOS.

See you on Tuesday.

More info HERE

thom

"Celebrating Austin Entrepreneurship Project" - Heart House

Can A Non-Profit be entrepreneurial?

You betcha!

In 2008 I had the honor of joining the board of directors of Heart House Austin, a free after-school program dedicated to providing a safe haven and academic support to low-income children and encouraging them to become good citizens.

Heart House’s innovative after-school program is the only daily program for school-age children in a neighborhood known for its high crime, high unemployment, and lack of affordable, quality care for children. At Heart House, children have access to caring adult mentors, homework assistance, art enrichment, computer learning, health and safety education, and literacy programs.

Founder Anna Land is the entrepreneur behind this organization whose dedication and endless love for the children that Heart House serves is what has helped this charity grow from an idea into one of the city's most admired non-profits. Her vision for the organization is to continue to grow Heart House and open additional sites where the program can continue to help children in need in Austin and beyond.

What Heart House does:

• Keeps Kids Safe
• Improves Kids Behavior At School and At Home
• Improves Kids Achievement At School
• Helps Working Families
• Is A Wise Social Investment Focused On The Potential Of Young People

Heart House HALOS

In January 2009 the organization will be launching the Heart House HALOS (Heart House Angels Lending Our Support). This professional auxiliary organization will bring together forty couples (or individuals) who are looking to find a unique, fun and meaningful way give back to their community.

The founding members of the HALOS will have the chance to shape the group's long term mission and fund raising goals while also creating an opportunity to help Heart House while networking with a diverse and amazing group of people.

Heart House is seeking people who have a desire to be involved with a local charity and have an entrepreneurial spirit who can assist in creating the HALOS program.

The cost to join the HALOS is $1000 per couple or individual (per year). Four times a year the HALOS will host a social gathering, but more important they will be the ambassadors of Heart House throughout the city - helping raise the visibility and spread the word about this fine organization.

If you are looking for an opportunity to get involved with community service and give back to Austin, but have never known how to get started - BECOME A PART OF THE HEART HOUSE HALOS! Now is the time to join and become a founding member.

The first forty members (couples or individuals) will help Heart House charter the organization in January 2009. This organization is seeking people with an entrepreneurial heart who can make a difference! Come soar with us.

Have A Great Day.

thom

Introducing the Heart House HALOS

I speak with many people in the Greater Austin area who are looking for a way to get involved with a local charity, but have no idea where to start.

Giving back to the community is a wonderful way to serve your fellow man while making a difference in improving the future for everyone.

If you are looking for a way to have an impact in Austin, Texas I would like to introduce you to Heart House.

I have the honor of serving on the board of this amazing organization that provides free afterschool programs dedicated to providing a safe haven and academic support to low-income children and encouraging them to become good citizens.

For those who are interested I would like to announce the formation of a brand new organization designed to help support the great cause of Heart House. The Heart House HALOS is an auxiliary professional networking and fundraising organization that will allow members to invest in helping to grow the Heart House program, while exposing members to similarly passionate supporters this youth oriented charity.

What a great way to meet other key people from the community while helping this charitable program continue to grow!

Now is the chance to get involved in the ground floor of the HALOS. If you have desired the chance to be a part of a dynamic charitable organization that will make a direct impact on those in need in our community, please consider making the annual donation of $1000 and joining the charter group of the HALOS. 2009 will be an exciting year for Heart House and the HALOS.

For more information see http://www.hearthouse.org/ or call Megan Heredia (Heart House Development Coordinator) at 512-929-8187. Or feel free to reach out directly to me and I will tell you more about what we have planned for the schedule for the HALOS in 2009. Good times and raising money for a good cause! Join today.

Have A Great Day.

thom

Great Charity Event Raises Money for Heart House

Saturday night was the 2nd Annual Heart House Charity Fashion Show, Angels on the Runway, at the Austin Music Hall. While the final numbers are not yet available, money was pledged to support the Heart House programs through the silent and live auctions.

The evening featured designs from Joanna Ruley-Garza, Robert Comstock, Stephanie Jimenez and Stephanie Montes. Additionally the models were accessorized with jewelry by Katie Wallace, and shoes by Mad About Shoes.

Heart House is an amazing program that creates innovative afterschool programs for children living in neighborhoods known for high crime, high unemployment, and lack of affordable, quality care for children. Children have year round access to to a fun, experiential learning, and show significant social and academic development once enrolled in this model youth development program.

I have recently joined the board of Heart House and look forward to working with their team to see continued success.

Heart House is launching its new ambassadors program, The Heart House Halos. If you live and work in Austin, Texas - and would like to find a way to lend service to the community, consider becoming part of this unique organization.

The Halos are a group of passionate supporters of Heart House. Each member agrees to donate or raise $1000 annually for the children of Heart House and recruit two more friends to become actively involved in the Halos. Heart House impacts the lives of children and provides these kids with exposure to the joys of learning. The Halos will exist to provide hope to the future.

Being part of the Halos is a great networking opportunity and the chance to help launch a social / service organization that can have a direct impact on the lives of at-risk children in Austin.

If you are interested in becoming part of the inaugural Class of 2008, contact Megan Heredia at (512)929-8187.

To make a donation to Heart House, CLICK HERE.

Have A Great Day.

thom

Heart House Charity Fashion Show Fundraiser - Angels on the Runway

Buy your tickets now for the August 23rd Charity Fashion Show to benefit Heart House in Austin, Texas.

The 2nd Annual Heart House Charity Fashion Show: Angels on the Runway is the premier fashion show of the season, including a reception with food, drinks, entertainment and a sensational silent auction.

Original designs by Robert Comstock and Joanna Ruley-Garza along with new lines by emerging designers Stephanie Montes and Stephanie Jimenez. With a New York fashion director at the helm, we expect the show and Austin Monthly Magazine’s VIP Afterparty to be one of the best events of the year!

As a new event in 2007, which drew over 500 people, the Heart House Charity Fashion Show was a tremendous success and named one of the Top Ten Fashion Events of 2007. Now in its second year and with larger goals in mind, Heart House will reach a larger audience of 600 attendees, in addition to tremendous media sponsorship engagement with Austin Monthly Magazine and Mix 94.7 Radio.

This event will raise $80,000 to be used to support the expansion of Heart House . Heart House’s innovative afterschool program is a daily program for school-age children in neighborhoods known for high crime, high unemployment, and lack of affordable, quality care for children. At Heart House, children have year-round access to caring adult mentors, homework assistance, art enrichment, computer learning, and literacy programs. Children at Heart House show significant improvement in every area of their social and academic development once enrolled in this model youth development program. Net proceeds will allow Heart House to open its doors to more at-risk children in Austin.

Buy your tickets, come have fun - food - drinks, and support an amazing charity. Not a bad way to spend a Saturday night in Austin.

Have A Great Day.

thom