Hurricane Helene and Milton Response Efforts
Hurricane Helene and Milton has left devastation in its wake in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. 
Stay updated with the relief efforts on our
Disaster Response page.

Early Voting Begins October 21st

Christians should vote as a reflection of their faith and values. Voting is not just a civic duty; it's a way to exercise our responsibility to be good stewards of the blessings and freedoms we've been given. Ultimately, our votes can help shape a community that honors God and promotes the well-being of all people. Consider how you can have kingdom influence in kingdom ways throughout this election season.  iVoter guide is a great practical tool to equip you about each candidate in your area.

Wanting to dive deeper into thinking Biblically? My Faith Votes has six videos you can watch to get a better understanding on how your faith aligns with God’s Word in today's pressing voting issues.

Check out more resources on our Civic Engagement page on how you can be better informed to impact your community.

1 VOLUNTEER + 2 KIDS + 30 MINUTES = CHANGING THE WORLD!

Commit to serve 30 minutes a week to read with two 1st - 3rd graders.  You will help share the love of Jesus, demonstrate and proclaim their value and help improve one of the most pressing  issues in the Greater Austin area – school dropout rates. Performance gap based on socio-economic status research has shown that children not reading at grade level by the end of 3rd grade are four times more likely to drop out of school. Through Education Connection, join the movement to minimize this trend by investing in  two children in one of 120 participating elementary schools in the Greater Austin area. 

How to Get Started 

• Make a 30 minute weekly commitment to serve during the school year; as early as 7:45am, thru morning or over your lunch break. 
• Register at education-connection.org for the district, specific school, and training session of your choice. Find a school close to home or workplace.  
• Begin recruiting your friends, neighbors, and co-workers to join us!
• For more information or questions: 512-813-5918.

• Care Collection Drive for Faith Home Restoration.  Organize a care collection for monthly items that are needed for each house.
• Become a client advocate or intercessor at a local PRC (Pregnancy Resource Center).  Training is available to learn how to walk along side and care for clients.  Email Agape Women's Clinic here.
• Teach English, trade skill, or serve a meal to students at River City Hope Street.  Everyone deserves the opportunity to have a structured, faith based, meaningful educational experience.
• Support a new Foster/Adopt family to help them as they welcome a new child into their home. 
• Volunteer to help someone in the community with home clean-up or minor repairs.  Partners in Hope have some upcoming workdays.  All ages and skill levels are appreciated.