This post originally appeared here, at Community Impact. One South Austin nonprofit that provides the Latino community with the support it needs is celebrating a major milestone of 35 years in 2023. What it does El Buen Samaritano, meaning “The Good Samaritan,” is...

This article was first published on KXAN. Read the original article here. AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s the holiday season in Central Texas, which comes with ample volunteer opportunities for those looking to get involved or give back. Here’s a look at some of the...

Read the original Net-Zero-Hero post here. I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by living a mission-driven life and creating access for others. Meet Dr. Rosamaria Murillo, Chief Executive Officer at El Buen Samaritano (El Buen) and our newest Net-Zero...

This article was originally published at KXAN. Read the original article here. TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Travis County commissioners on Tuesday approved $3.1 million to help low-income families get better access to healthy, fresh food. The money will be spread out...

El Buen was recently featured in an essay in The New York Times on Covid-19 vaccine access and equity. Through our monthly vaccine clinics, we have found that vaccine hesitancy is less an issue than access for populations with low vaccination rates, such as Latinos...

This article was originally published on KXAN. Read the original post here. AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Food Justice Mini Grants program awarded $75,000 in grants to 25 organizations leading change in Austin’s local food system, according to a City press release. The City of...

This article was first published on KVUE. Read the original post here. AUSTIN, Texas — On Thursday, the Austin City Council approved a number of items that are part of its renters' rights agenda.  Some members of the council have long pushed for better...

This article was first published on KXAN. Read the original post here. AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin City Council approved awarding 14 Central Texas nonprofits with funding Thursday to support Project Connect’s anti-displacement efforts. Project Connect is the...

This article was original posted on KXAN. Read the original post here. AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, the City of Austin announced $20 million will go to 14 nonprofits to help people at risk of being displaced due to Project Connect plans. Project Connect is the City’s...

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...

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.

This article was first published at CBS Austin. Read the original post here. AUSTIN, Texas — A small batch of baby formula facilitated by a local business owner will soon be distributed to Austin families as the country faces a shortage. Austin Mayor Steve Adler...

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.