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2024 Non-Profit of the Year
This Westie is awarded to a non-profit organization that has recognized a need within our community and who through community responsibility, innovation, growth, sound business practices and community partnerships has served our community with vision and integrity.
(see below for past winners)
Finalist: Christi Center
Christi Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to offering hope and healing after the loss of a loved one through free, peer-based, and ongoing support networks, community education, and therapeutic activities.
Often described as small but mighty, Christi Center has been called upon during some of our community’s most tragic moments. In the past year alone, the center has provided critical support in the aftermath of the elementary school bus crash in Hays County, the July 4th shooting in Round Rock, and the ongoing fentanyl crisis affecting families across Central Texas. Grief is universal, and while it can be difficult to talk about, the absence of a safe place to share can make it even harder to bear.
Since its founding in 1987, the organization has been a vital resource for Austinites, continually evolving to meet the needs of the community while staying true to its mission of offering hope and healing to those who need it most.
Finalist: Eanes Education Foundation
The Eanes Education Foundation (EEF) is dedicated to empowering Eanes ISD by bridging the gap between state funding and the resources needed to uphold educational excellence. Recognizing the challenges facing public education, EEF partners with the district to raise funds through programs like the “Teacher Fund,” the annual gala, “Honor-a-Teacher,” and other impactful initiatives.
Since its inception, EEF has granted over $32 million to support more than 661 educator positions, established The Eanes Endowment, and provided meaningful support to all campuses. In 2024, EEF granted $2 million to fund educator positions, launched a new restricted Special Education Fund, and presented well-deserved year-end gifts to all educators.
Through its ongoing efforts, EEF ensures that all students benefit from innovative programs, unique learning opportunities, and the resources needed to prepare for future success. By empowering educators and inspiring students, EEF strengthens the Eanes community, ensuring every child has the tools and support to thrive—today and for generations to come.
Finalist: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central TexasRonald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas (RMHC CTX), established in 1985, provides families of critically ill or injured children with a no-cost, supportive home away from home, saving them millions of dollars annually in lodging and food expenses.
Through its Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family Rooms, Happy Wheels Carts, and Healing Hearts programs, RMHC CTX offers compassionate care and vital resources to children and families receiving treatment at Central Texas hospitals.
As pediatric healthcare in the Austin area continues to advance, the need for RMHC CTX’s services has grown. To meet this increasing demand, the organization is expanding to add 51 additional beds, ensuring families currently on its waitlist have a place to stay during challenging times.
RMHC CTX envisions a world where every child has access to essential medical care, and their families are supported and engaged throughout the healing process. Their commitment to easing burdens and fostering hope makes RMHC CTX an indispensable part of the Central Texas community.
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