Donations/Fundraising
The New Milestones Foundation is the fundraising and educational
arm of the Austin Travis County MHMR Center (Center). The New Milestones
Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports mental health,
mental retardation and substance abuse in the Austin community.
The mission of the New Milestones Foundation is to expand awareness,
eradicate stigma, and raise funding to address the needs of those
in our community affected by mental retardation, mental illness
or substance abuse issues. The New Milestones Foundation was founded
in 1982 to oversee fundraising efforts to promote and support the
programs of Center. It is a separate 501 (c) (3) organization with
an independent Board of Directors.
During the 1980’s the New Milestones Foundation took on several
important functions. Grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
provided housing for Center consumers, and New Milestones Foundation
oversaw the management of these facilities, a task it has continued
to this day. The Foundation also purchased vehicles for Center programs.
Two years ago, the New Milestones Foundation became re-energized
and expanded its membership to include a number of community leaders.
A plan to expand community awareness and fundraise has been put
into action, a strategy which cuts in public funding has made critical
to the Center’s ability to maintain quality services.
If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the New
Milestones Foundation, please call (512) 440-4051 or click
here to send an email.
The New Beginnings Pantry was started in 1999 and is completely
funded through donations to provide basic items (apartment start
up kits) to individuals moving into new homes. The pantry is operated
by Housing staff and volunteers. Due to recent national events and
the downturn in the Austin economy, the New Beginnings Pantry shelves
are almost bare. Any donations of goods or support to buy household
essentials for persons with mental illness will be greatly appreciated.
Stock donations are also accepted and are tax deductible at current
market value.
For additional information please call (512) 804-3413 or click
here to send an email.
The Center has joined the Good Neighbor Program
at Randalls
Supermarkets. Ask for your Remarkable Card to be linked to #9588.
Randalls will pay the Center 1% of your total purchase price (including
pharmacy items but excluding alcohol and tobacco products). Proceeds
will benefit the New Beginnings Housing Pantry. For further information,
please contact (512) 804-3414 or click
here to send an email.
The East Austin Family Pantry (Family Pantry)
is a collaboration between ATCMHMR, The Arc of the Capital Area,
Any Baby Can Child & Family Resource Center and Ebenezer Baptist
Church. The Family Pantry provides emergency assistance to adults
and children who meet the Pantry’s criteria. Goods are provided
free of charge.
The Family Pantry’s biggest needs include volunteer support
and in-kind donations. Items such as diapers, hygiene items, toilet
paper and cleaning products are always in constant demand. Please
call (512) 476-7044 ext. 222 for information on how to get involved.
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