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William Got Serious
William smiling at work In 2009, after dropping out of school, William came to our public charter high school, the Service Learning Academy. William was 18 at this point, a time in life when many young...
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Bastrop, looking back
As we approach nearly one year since the start of the devastating Central Texas Wildfires, we’re taking a moment to reflect. We’re proud of our role in the recovery of Bastrop County and Bastrop State...
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Bastrop needs your help
We are writing today to ask for your help with rebuilding Bastrop. As you may know, our Texas Environmental Corps has been working determinedly in Bastrop County since the fires began in September...
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Perspectives from a young mom
Help for teen parents One young mom, Britni, is enrolled in American YouthWorks’ (AYW) program that supports teen parents while they earn their high school diploma or GED and learn job skills. She...
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Job training for youth – service to low income home owners
In response to a growing need for job training in home improvement and weatherization, American YouthWorks (AYW) developed its Clean Energy Service Corps that includes high school, GED and college...
View ArticleVolunteers preserve Southeast Austin
Check out the story on the Austin American Statesman. Check out the pictures on the Austin American Statesman. School service day to restore and clean up historic Burdett Prairie Cemetery American...
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Pictures from Help Clifford Help Kids
The three brothers playing for a great cause Andrew Bost Auctioneer really got the crowd pumped and raised a lot of money to support youth Guests had prime floor seats...
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The gift of opportunity
Stephanie came to American YouthWorks because she had a 6 month old child and we offer free child care for our students. She was 16 at the time and was missing a lot of school to care for her son....
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A day of service – honoring MLK Day!
Community pitches in! What a day! Over 100 people from American YouthWorks, Keep Austin Beautiful, The Montopolis Greenbelt Association, The Cemetery Association, Westwood High School Honor Society...
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One Million Nickels!
IBC Bank and American YouthWorks are Raising One Million Nickels for At-Risk Youth This year IBC Bank and AYW are raising One Million Nickels to provide education, service opportunities and job...
View ArticleNew, statewide disaster response teams
Stormy skies await Americorps workers Yesterday, on the South Steps of the Texas Capitol, The Texas Conservation Corps (TxCC) at American YouthWorks (AYW) announced that it will operate emergency...
View Article80th Anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Service Corps
The service program of the 1930s and early 1940s that built many of Texas’ state parks, as well as national parks across the country, celebrated its 80th anniversary. Click here to read more about...
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Salute to Senior Service
We’re proud to nominate our Board President, Margarine G. Beaman, for the Salute to Senior Service awards. Her dedication to our agency and passion for volunteerism drives Margarine to make our...
View ArticleMaking it easier to work with at-risk students
New legislation is making it easier for drop-out recovery schools, like ours, to provide education! Click here to learn more about Senate Bill 1538 or House Bill 3808. Let me first tell you how...
View ArticleStop by on Bike to Work Day!
Goodies at AYW Whether your goal is to be more active, protect the environment, reduce traffic congestion or save money on gas, our students in the Bike Corps program are here to help you in your...
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The gift of opportunity
Stephanie came to American YouthWorks because she had a 6 month old child and we offer free child care for our students. She was 16 at the time and was missing a lot of school to care for her son....
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