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El Buen receives funding for Project Connect anti-displacement efforts
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
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.
El Buen’s 2nd Annual “En el Juego” Back to School Campaign
As the start of a new school year approaches, we invite you to be a part of El Buen Samaritano’s 2nd Annual En el Juego: Back to School Campaign! "En el Juego” brings images of action and engagement – this is what we strive to do every day as we co-create a community...
June 16, 2022 is officially El Buen Samaritano Day!
Today El Buen was honored by the City of Austin for the work we have done for community during the pandemic with a proclamation--June 16, 2022 is officially El Buen Samaritano Day! We thank City of Austin Government for their steadfast support of our mission...
City of Austin awards El Buen Samaritano with Food Justice Mini Grant
With the help of the City of Austin’s Food Justice Mini Grant, El Buen Samaritano amplified their food access services. Twice a week, El Buen Samaritano provides dry goods and fresh fruits and vegetables to 150-180 families in Austin. Launched in 2021, the Food...
Community Health Worker Day 2022
During the pandemic, El Buen’s Community Health Workers (CHWs) have played a vital role in providing culturally-competent, equitable access to health and basic needs services for the Latino community in Central Texas—a community disproportionately affected by COVID-19...
The Future of Food at SXSW
Dr. Rosamaria Murillo to speak at The Future of Food at SXSW. Conference on Food Resilience, Access and Equity (CFRAE). 1:00PM-5:00PM. More details HERE.Location: SXSW Center (1400 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701). Link to register for free...
CDC – Stories from the Field feature
Visit the link below to see El Buen Samaritano's feature in the CDC's Stories from the Field feature: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/health-equity/field-stories.html
2022 CAN Butler Award
Dr. Rosamaria Murillo named a recipient of the 2022 CAN Butler Award.To learn more visit https://2022butlerawards.eventbrite.com
St. David’s Foundation: Data for Equity
We are proud to announce El Buen has received an award from St. David's Foundation to advance our work in equity and evaluation. Nuestras VOCES | Our Voices of Communities Empowered & Speaking Up is a collaborative of Latino serving organizations serving Latino...
Fox 7 Austin: Austin organizations help those in need for Thanksgiving
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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD-jhIOfOrM Read the full Nov 20th article from KVUE here. Read the full Nov 20th article from KVUE here.
El Buen Samaritano on Keilah Radio 106.5FM
CLICK HERE to hear Dr. Murillo's interview about El Buen Samaritano and our services on Keilah Radio 106.5 FM.
Digital Inclusion Week 2021
We celebrate #digitalinclusionweek as we highlight El Buen’s effort to help narrow the digital divide among our community. El Buen’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Rosamaria Murillo, recently interviewed with The Digital Empowerment Community of Austin (DECA) and Austin...
El Buen Samaritano Covid-19 Vaccination Event Austin American-Statesman Post
CLICK HERE to view the full article El Buen Samaritano to host COVID-19 vaccination event on Friday Austin American-Statesman SOUTH AUSTIN Latino group hosts vaccine event El Buen Samaritano, 7000 Woodhue Drive, will host a COVID-19 vaccination...
KVUE: Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Dr. Rosamaria Murillo
https://www.youtube.com/embed/ztvuu-w01VM
The Moody Foundation
El Buen Samaritano was awarded a challenge grant from The Moody Foundation for our Hands for Hope (H4H) 2021 Food Equity and Access campaign. El Buen’s H4H campaign raises awareness about hunger in Central Texas and supports year-round pantry services and our flagship...
City of Austin, Equity Office
Immigrant Integration Fund The Immigrant Integration Grant Fund seeks projects that are focused on eliminating structural barriers and improving the quality of life for the City’s immigrant communities. The goal in providing...
City of Austin, Office of Sustainability
Food Justice Mini Grant https://www.austintexas.gov/blog/introducing-food-justice-mini-grant-recipients
Greater Houston Community Foundation | Episcopal Health Foundation | Methodist Healthcare Ministries | Meadows Foundation
“Your Shot Texas: Texas Equitable Vaccine Uptake Fund” (TEVU) Period of performance 9/2021 to 2/2022...
Back to School Backpack Distribution
Back to School Backpack Distribution Saturday August 14 9:00 AM Dobie Middle School 1200 E. Rundberg Lane Acompañanos este Sabado en Dobie Middle School para el evento de Regreso a clases con Capitol Chevrolet y El Buen Samaritano.
El Buen Samaritano awarded Texas Mutual Insurance Generational Learning Grant
Texas Mutual awards $2M in grant funding to nonprofits supporting generational learning Grants first of two-part RFP initiative to invest in programs supporting generational learning, workforce development AUSTIN, Texas—Texas Mutual Insurance Company, the state’s...
Regresos a Clases!
Univision 62 y El Buen Samaritano te invitan a su evento de Regreso a Clases este Viernes 6 de Agosto a las 6pm en el 700 Woodhue Drive en el Sur de Austin! habra utiles escolares y 500 mochilas hasta agotar existencia.
The Urban Institute – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
“Supporting Community-Based Organizations to Increase Vaccination Coverage across Different Racial and Ethnic Adult Populations Currently Experiencing Disparities” Period of performance 07/31/2021 – 03/31/2022...