Non-Profits to know

Inside books project

According to insidebooksproject.org, “Inside Books Project is an Austin-based community service volunteer organization that sends free books and educational materials to prisoners in Texas. Inside Books is the only books-to-prisoners program in Texas, where over 140,000 people are incarcerated. Inside Books Project works to promote reading, literacy, and education among incarcerated individuals and to educate the general public on issues of incarceration.” Founded in 1998, the nonprofit accepts donated books, funds, and time.

Tankproof

Founded by twin brothers, Thurman & Torrence Thomas, Tankproof specializes in providing “swimming lessons and food security to kids who need it most!” Currently serving Baton Rouge, Austin, & San Francisco, Tankproof has plans to expand into Los Angeles, New York, Portland, and Dallas. Visit https://www.tankproof.org/ to learn more.

Caritas of Austin

Caritas of Austin ‘helps individuals realize their full potential and contribute to our community by helping people have a safe home, access to healthy groceries, jobs that provide a reliable living wage, and educational opportunities to learn life skills’ with the belief that “ending homelessness creates a more vibrant Austin for everyone”.