Amplify Austin raises $5.7 million in 24 hours for charitable causes

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I Live Here, I Give Here believes in amplifying the power of your generosity! Debuted in 2013, Amplify Austin is a 24-hour "festival of giving" that provides an easy and fun way for our entire community to give together and help hundreds of nonprofits that are meeting critical needs.

Last year, 320 nonprofits participated in Amplify Austin. We have more than 400 nonprofits participating in 2014. All of these organizations play an important role in making our city a better place to live. Amplify Austin raises much-needed funds for nonprofits of all sizes, in all areas of service, and we leave the choosing to you. Connect with one or more of our nonprofit partners and find your passion for giving back to Central Texas!

Our first year results were spectacular, our goal was $1 million, but you showed us just how generous Austin really can be! Together we raised $2.8 million! We're carrying that enthusiasm and excitement forward into 2014, our goal this year is $4 million. Get ready to crank up the giving!

We'll be amplifying your love for Austin from 6 p.m. March 20 to 6 p.m. March 21.

More at https://amplifyatx.ilivehereigivehere.org/content/whatsAmplify .

[font color=green]Full disclosure: One of my close friends is a fundraiser for four different nonprofits that participated.[/font]

The news article from the Austin American-Statesman:.

6 p.m. update: Amplify Austin raised $5.7 million in its 24-hour fundraising campaign, which ended just a few minutes ago.

The tally includes online donations and financial prizes awarded throughout the campaign, plus matching money from St. David’s Foundation, businesses and individuals.

http://www.statesman.com/news/news/amplify-austin-raises-3-million-4-million-goal-mon/nfH7k/