OneStar

United Ways are an important resource for many Texas communities, providing support around education, financial stability, health, and other social priorities. We were honored to present at the statewide Texas United Conference in Round Rock this week and share how OneStar partners with United Ways of Texas to build a stronger and more resilient Texas nonprofit sector!

Our Interagency Coordinating Group brings together Texas state agencies to explore opportunities for strengthening partnerships between government and nonprofits. Special thanks to this week's guest presenter Betsy Cox of Texas Department of State Health Services for sharing ways the agency makes grant opportunities more accessible and provides training and resources in grantwriting through their revamped Grant Development Center. This online portal makes it easier for Texas nonprofits to access valuable health-related funding for their communities. Learn more and search for funding opportunities ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gcxkjEps

We are excited to announce more than $577K in planning grants to Texas nonprofits & agencies to explore using the power of AmeriCorps to strengthen local communities! This funding supports organizations that have proposed innovative ideas for tapping into national service to grow their reach and impact and will help turn their visions into strategic and actionable programming. We are honored to partner with these extraordinary organizations to build a stronger and more resilient Texas! ⭐Black Men's Health Clinic ⭐Center for Nonprofit Management & Leadership at Midwestern State University ⭐Child Poverty Action Lab (CPAL) ⭐City of Longview Partners in Prevention ⭐Family Scholar House ⭐Latched Support

A huge thank you to the 55,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers headed #BacktoSchoolwithAmeriCorps. From improving literacy skills and graduation rates to fostering social-emotional skills and supporting mental health, AmeriCorps is helping students thrive in and out of school across the country. AmeriCorps members create positive and supportive learning environments by: 🏫 Mentoring and tutoring students 🏫 Leading summer learning & afterschool programs 🏫 Reducing chronic absenteeism 🏫 Improving student well-being and mental health 🏫 Preparing for careers in education AmeriCorps is a vital investment, and we need to urge Congress to increase support for #AmeriCorpsinSchools. Visit Voices for National Service to learn how you can #Stand4Service: bit.ly/CCFY25

We are pleased to announce that Patricia Guzmán-Weema is stepping into a new role as Director of Operations & Compliance at OneStar! As part of our executive team, she will develop human resources and operations strategy, implement policies and procedures that contribute to reaching strategic goals, and ensure organizational compliance with grant requirements. Pat joined OneStar in 2017 as a Program Officer and advanced five years ago to Manager of AmeriCorps Texas, overseeing national service resources statewide and managing a growing team. She supported grantees and activated AmeriCorps resources through Hurricane Harvey and the COVID-19 pandemic, and she stewarded an 88% growth of the OneStar grant portfolio. We are thrilled to leverage her skills and experience in this new leadership role! View Pat's bio ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g3uYe9iB

How have volunteers helped your community thrive this year? Show your appreciation for your outstanding #volunteers by nominating them for the #GovernorsVolunteerAwards! Nominations are now open for the 41st Annual Governors Volunteer Awards, which recognize the exemplary service of individuals & organizations making an impact in communities across Texas. Deadline is to nominate is Monday, September 30. Learn more and submit at https://lnkd.in/daSGY_D!

Reminder to register for the State of Texas Nonprofit Sector webinar this Wed 8/21 to learn how you can better support and strengthen our sector! ✨💡 https://lnkd.in/gQSr4khk

Tomorrow is National Nonprofit Day! You can celebrate by recognizing and supporting the impactful nonprofits that are vital to building thriving and resilient Texas communities. These organizations invest monumental effort, resources, and care into serving our communities, and we are grateful for the many ways they make a difference in the lives of all Texans. If you want to learn how you can support our nonprofit sector, register for next week's Texas Nonprofit Strong webinar "State of the Texas Nonprofit Sector: Data for Action & Panel Discussion" on Wed 8/21 @ 10 AM. Join us as we dive deep on the latest data and engage a panel of diverse sector voices sharing opportunities and challenges from the front lines. Learn how you can be an advocate for Texas nonprofits and mobilize during the next legislative session and beyond! REGISTER ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gQSr4khk #NationalNonprofitDay #TexasNonprofits #NonprofitSector

Help shine a spotlight on youth mental health and the power of AmeriCorps at 2025 SXSW EDU! VOTE 🗳️➡️ https://lnkd.in/gNnm94YV As part of the Youth Mental Health Corps (YMHC), a multi-sector, national initiative designed to address the youth mental health crisis and public health workforce shortage, we have proposed a panel exploring how young adults, state, and local leaders in Central Texas are using the YMHC to create sustainable solutions to meet youth mental health needs. YMHC empowers young adults as near-peer navigators in schools and communities while giving them on-ramps into the behavioral health field. Ensure this conversation happens at next year’s SXSW EDU by up-voting the session. To vote, click on our PanelPicker link, create or sign in to your account, and cast your vote by selecting the up arrow. The last day to vote is this Sunday, August 18.

Our panel for the State of the Texas Nonprofit Sector webinar offers diverse perspectives on how recent trends are affecting our work in local communities. Join Texas Nonprofit Strong for this insightful conversation on Wednesday 8/21! REGISTER NOW ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gQSr4khk