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• Bisexual Network of Austin Texas - A volunteer-run organization whose purpose is to promote the understanding and acceptance of bisexuality as a sexual orientation and identity Social events resources and a member list serve
• Austin History Center - Collections and exhibits include family archives books photographs maps newspapers and ephemera documenting Austin s history from before its founding in 1839 to the present
• City of Austin Austin Animal Center - Includes information about the services they provide such as pet registration adoption injured animal rescue and spay neuter education Also includes photos of dogs and cats you can adopt cold and hot weather tips and minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission
• Keep Austin Weird - Collaboration of coordinated individualism that brought about the famous bumper stickers Includes highlights of weirdness weirdness quiz and ordering information for bumper stickers
• The Center for American History at the University of Texas - Collections library archive and museum that facilitates research and sponsors programs on the historical development of Texas the University of Texas at Austin the South the Southwest and the Rocky Mountain West Also represents topics such as congressional history photojournalism media history and the history of the petroleum industry
• The Austin Genealogical Society - Collecting researching and educating the public on the value of genealogical resources and materials Complete society contact information
• Heart of Texas Bears - Non-profit social and community service group Includes membership information photos and information about upcoming events
• AustinPostcard com - Collection of postcards and photos from Austin s history Includes postcards and photos from the turn of the century to present day
• AustinMama - Meeting place for Austin s thinking mothers Includes essays fiction poetry profiles of Austin mothers recipes and forums
• Austin Newcomers - Group consisting of people new to the Austin area who enjoy meeting one another and participating in activities with others new to Austin Includes newsletter membership information photos and a forum
• Assistance League of Austin - Nonprofit philanthropic organization of volunteers dedicated to addressing specific needs of the Austin community Membership information community service programs and fundraising activities
• YWCA of Greater Austin - Provides women and girls with opportunities for life-long learning Includes information about membership donations programs and services and staff
• GENaustin Girls Empowerment Network - Helps adolescent girls develop and maintain healthy self-esteem by educating girls parents and teachers Includes events newsletter volunteer and donation opportunities and resources for girls
• Austin Groups for the Elderly AGE - Provides support to organizations and aging individuals List of programs volunteer opportunities and a calendar of events
• Progressive Activism in Austin - Includes immediate actions you can take events and meetings progressive organization listings action alerts places you can put up posters and contact information for government officials and media
• Leadership Austin - Diverse mix of emerging and experienced leaders is chosen each year to participate in a curriculum that emphasizes local issues and leadership skills Site lists news alumni members and activities
• Greyhound Rescue Austin - Dedicated to rescuing rehabilitating and rehoming Greyhounds Schedule of activities foster and adoption applications mailing list information about the pet food bank and information about training and health care for the dogs
• Austin Masonic Lodge No 12 - Founded in 1839 Meets on the 3rd Monday 7 30 PM meal at 6 30 PM General Masonic information history officers schedule and links
• Austin German Shepherd Rescue - Includes photos of dogs you can adopt calendar of events rescue stories and volunteer and donation information
• APWU Local 299 - Includes a calendar of events meeting minutes contact information for board members and information about health and dental plans Affiliated with the American Postal Workers Union
• craigslist Austin Online Community - Non-commercial bulletin board for events jobs housing personal ads and discussion
• Vegetarian Network of Austin - Group of vegans and vegetarians providing information about vegetarianism support for vegetarian-friendly restaurants and awareness of issues regarding animal welfare health hunger and the environment Includes information about group potlucks and restaurant visits photos membership information newsletter and calendar of events
• Siamese Rescue in Austin - Includes photos of available cats schedule of adoption days and adoption application information
• Stonewall Democrats of Austin - Mailing list membership mission statement events press releases and links from this organization working to advance the rights of GLBT people
• Military Order of the Purple Heart - Texas Capital Chapter 1919 - List of board members events calendar newsletter mission statement and photo gallery
• Austin Toastmasters - Provides a supportive atmosphere in which to improve public speaking skills Includes meeting schedule and contact information for officers
• Austin Progressive Calendar - Lists progressive events concerning issues such as sustainable building techniques cohousing macrobiotic cooking gardening energy healing and alternative medicine
• Texas Historical Commission - State agency for historical preservation Includes information about cemeteries courthouses and historic properties job opportunities newsletter and an online store
• Saheli - Non-profit organization providing assistance to Asian women seeking help in dealing with domestic violence and abuse Includes information about their hotline a list of services volunteer opportunities calendar of events and a mailing list
• Junior League of Austin - Promotes volunteerism Includes information about their resale shop cookbooks projects such as Coats for Kids and membership information
• Caritas of Austin - Gives an overview of this nonprofit s food service refugee and social service programs with contact information
• The Alliance Francaises of Austin - Offers educational cultural and social activities to people who share a love of France and the French language
• Arc of the Capital Area - Provides services to children and adults with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities Includes a list of services volunteer information and donation form
• Austin Police Association - Represents many City of Austin officers
• Austin SafePlace - Works to end sexual and domestic violence and abuse Includes how you can help information about programs and services calendar job opportunities training materials and links to resources for child abuse domestic and dating violence prevention stalking violence in schools and hotlines
• Austin Children s Shelter - Provides emergency shelter and care to abandoned abused and neglected children History photos of their facilities volunteer and job opportunities calendar of events and a list of their programs and services
• Boy Scouts of America Capitol Area Council Austin #564 - Includes mission statement history of the council membership information map and directions to service center and scout shop list of staff names and phone numbers and calendar of events
• Austin Oak Hill Rotary Club - Includes information about Rotary message from the president upcoming events and meeting places in Austin Texas
• Heart of Texas Peace Corps Association - Contact point for former Peace Corps Volunteers and promotes understanding between the United States other cultures and nations Information on meetings and activities
• Austin Junior Forum - Operates the Daniel H Caswell house sells cookbooks and sponsors a fun run
• Heart of Texas Lab Rescue - Rescues labrador retrievers from shelters pounds and abandonment and places them in homes Includes photos application and foster volunteer and donation information
• Rotary Club of Austin - Newsletter calendar of events list of committees and membership information
• AustinIndia US - Directory of Indian businesses and organizations with address and phone number
• Austin Habitat for Humanity - Learn how to volunteer donate or apply for an affordable home
• Austin Community - LiveJournal community offering interaction Includes journal calendar and list of friends
• Liveable City - Addresses issues related to Austin s growth and development that affect quality of life Survey ways you can take action and a mailing list
• American Gateways - Provides free and low-cost legal services and education to promote justice for immigrants and refugees in Central Texas Includes list of current programs job and volunteer opportunities and contact information for officers
• Bill Hicks Foundation for Wildlife Rehabilitation - Rescues orphaned and injured wildlife in the Texas Hill Country Includes photos of Hicks and wildlife video clips and an online store with donation form
• Austin Firefighters Association - Includes bylaws contact information a newsletter and a directory of the Austin Fire Department Local 975 of the International Association of Fire Fighters IAFF
• Trikone Tejas - Non-profit support and social group for lesbian gay and bisexual South Asians in Austin Texas Membership information events coming out resources and chat
• Shadow Cats - All-volunteer group working to improve the lives of unwanted abused feral or injured cats Includes photos of available cats volunteer profiles adoption forms and donation information
• Oilcan Harry s - Dance club featuring music 3 full-service bars and an outdoor deck Location map staff listing calendar and pictures
• Casa De Luz - Educational community center with a focus on macrobiotics that hosts classes guest speakers and live music and provides a meeting place for holistic organizations Includes articles recipes and rental information
• Her Domain of Austin - A support and networking group for women interested in the Web Includes manifesto member biographies and personal page links skills referral database classes focus groups and calendar
• Young Women s Alliance - Promotes the education networking and mentoring of young professional women Includes information about membership and sponsorship a list of community activities contact information for board and committee members and a calendar of events
• Out Youth Austin - An Austin-based organization providing support and services to gay lesbian bisexual transgender and questioning youth 13 to 22 About us programs calendar how to help resources contact information scrapbook and job openings
• Austin Tenants Council - Serves as a resource for tenant-landlord information and helps address issues of housing discrimination and housing repair Includes information about evictions landlords lien security deposits utility shut off and small claims court
• Hill Country Outdoors - Events include outdoor activities such as hiking camping and rafting and social gatherings such as wine-tasting dinners and happy hours
• Austin Asian-American Cultural Center - Provide facilities for the sharing of culture between the East and the West in the American Experience
• Third Coast Activist Resource Center - A site to create and distribute educational resources about U S policy around the world and to support local activists
• Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival - Includes filmmaker entry form volunteer opportunities calendar mailing list and merchandise shop
• Bridge Point Elementary Cub Scout Pack 39 - Calendar of events listing of Dens and Den Leaders and contact information for the Pack Committee plus scouting resources
• National Treasury Employees Union Chapter 247 - Represents IRS employees Includes directory of stewards member benefits local actions and news
• IBEW Local 520 - Includes a contractor directory training information wage calculator calendar of events forum and job opportunities Affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
• Blue Dog Rescue - A foster organization providing care relocation and adoption of abandoned dogs Includes adoption information photos of dogs you can adopt a list of ways to help without fostering a dog and events
• House Rabbit Resource Network - Group involved in placing rescued rabbits in homes and facilitating adoptions Includes general information about care profiles of available rabbits and list of upcoming events
• House the Homeless - Nonprofit that focuses on education and advocacy and whose board is comprised mostly of homeless and formerly homeless people Includes links to other resources
• Gold Ribbon Rescue - Includes resources for owners golden retriever dogs and photos of dogs you can adopt Also provides rescue services public education about responsible dog ownership and a mailing list
• Family Eldercare - Provides services to older adults people with disabilities and their caregivers List of programs calendar of events and volunteer and donation information
• Capital City Toastmasters - Provides a supportive atmosphere in which to improve public speaking skills Includes meeting schedule and a typical meeting agenda
• Austin Latino Latina Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Organization ALLGO - Advocates social change and preserving queer Latina o culture and art Includes calendar of events volunteer and job opportunities and membership information
• Austin Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce - Not-for-profit business organization promoting networking education and support for gay and gay-friendly businesses and professionals Meeting details list of members calendar and membership information
• Trained Rescue Dogs from Triple Crown Dog Academy - Works with several area dog rescue groups to train homeless dogs and place them in caring homes Includes photos of available dogs categorized by rescue group and photos of dogs they have helped find homes
• Manos De Cristo - A local nonprofit organization that offers low-cost dental care to the under and un-insured educational classes for adults emergency food and clothing relief and school supplies to children in need
• Lucky Mutts - Rescues and fosters dogs and cats Also works with local trainers and behaviorists to resolve behavior issues with dogs in the program Includes list of dogs and cats to adopt adoption procedure and application information about fostering and donating and success stories
• Light Rail Now - Provides guidance strategic insight technical expertise and networking in support of light rail Includes news calendar videos articles and mailing list
• Hill Country Nudists - Dedicated to the wholesome acceptance of the human body Includes FAQ calendar of events and membership information
• El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission - Nonprofit provider of health care leadership development and self-sufficiency education for working-poor Spanish-speaking families Learn about health outreach and education programs and how to participate [Español]
• Any Baby Can - Provides crisis management for families with critically ill or disabled children from the ages of zero to twelve years of age Includes donation form information about how you can help and calendar of events
• 53rd Annual ELNA Congress - The Esperanto League for North America celebrates Esperanto literature Site with information about the congress housing and tourism possibilities and transportation options for the nearby cities
• Austin Foodways - Studies the cultural popular and historical foundations of food and diet Information on upcoming events recipes and membership
• Single Volunteers of Austin - Affiliate of national organization Helps singles meet others through community service Includes activities and events mailing list photos and contact information for members
• Safe Haven Animal Rescue - Rescues and fosters dogs and cats Photos of available animals how to help and events
• Rain on 4th - Upscale Gay Lounge Lists events and specials
• Lonestar Mensa - Includes a list of members calendar of events and membership and scholarship information
• Emancipet - Dog and cat rescue group that also provides low-cost sterilization and immunization services
• Hill City Masonic Lodge No 456 - Meets on the 1st Tuesday 7 30 PM meal at 6 30 PM Officers map schedule and links
• Street Cat Rescue - Includes a FAQ about feral cats removing cats and taming feral cats
• Cub Scout Pack 82 - Based in the Shady Hollow area Includes calendar of events pack policies and photos
• Parsons Masonic Lodge No 222 - Meets on the 2nd Wednesday 7 30 PM Announcements calendar articles and links
• Austin Stay at Home Dads - Information for at-home dads including local playgrounds and parks
• Austin Freecycle - Mailing list connecting people who are throwing away unwanted items with others who are seeking the same items
• Austin Aussie Rescue - Rescues and places Australian Shepherds Includes pet of the month news and adoption application
• Handbook of Texas Online Austin TX - Community history and information
• Austin Senior s Network - Directory of financial insurance assisted living and leisure resources
• Community Race Relations Group - Concerned with race relations in the community Meets twice a month
• The Austin-tatious Red Hat Society - Chapter of the national society Includes photos and meeting schedule
• Austin Kiwanis Club - Service organization raising funds for local non-profit organizations Includes a list of projects officers and chairs