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Please join us in welcoming Gabriela Garcia-De Avila to the OneStar team as our new Senior Program Officer for Volunteer...
10/19/2026

Please join us in welcoming Gabriela Garcia-De Avila to the OneStar team as our new Senior Program Officer for Volunteer Texas! Gabriela will help bring our statewide volunteerism strategy to life, building partnerships, expanding youth engagement, celebrating volunteer impact, and creating more opportunities for Texans to make a difference in their communities.

With a career rooted in the power of service to build leadership and strengthen communities, Gabriela possesses a passion for volunteerism that resonates deeply with OneStar’s mission. We’re thrilled to have her experience and commitment to service on board as we expand Volunteer Texas and inspire more Texans to get involved! Read staff bios on the OneStar website ➡️ onestarfoundation.org/board-staff

Creating community impact takes more than a big heart. 💙 It may also require sound judgment, thoughtful planning, strong...
10/13/2026

Creating community impact takes more than a big heart. 💙 It may also require sound judgment, thoughtful planning, strong partnerships, and a commitment to keep learning. Whether you’re navigating tough decisions, exploring a new mission, deepening your knowledge of philanthropy, or tackling hunger and poverty, these upcoming events can help you turn purpose into greater impact!

⭐ Toothpaste Chronicles: What To Do When You’re Ethically Squeezed, presented by AFP Coastal Bend
⭐ Is Starting a Nonprofit Right for You? presented by Texas Grants Resource Center
⭐ Day of Education: Foundations, presented by Greater Fayette Community Foundation
⭐ Together at the Table 2026, presented by Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty

Investing in your knowledge and connections helps build stronger organizations and more resilient communities. Make time to learn, share ideas, and bring new perspectives back to your work!

🗓️👉Explore these events and more at onestarfoundation.org/events

More time to save your seat—and save with early bird pricing! We’re extending the early bird registration deadline for t...
10/07/2026

More time to save your seat—and save with early bird pricing! We’re extending the early bird registration deadline for the 2027 Texas Nonprofit Summit to Friday, November 6. ⏰🐦🎫 This gives nonprofit leaders, teams, and partners across Texas more time to plan ahead, secure budget approval, and make the case to join us in Austin for one of the state’s premier gatherings for nonprofit leadership and collaboration!

The Texas Nonprofit Summit brings together nonprofit professionals, decision-makers, funders, capacity builders, and community changemakers for high-level conversations about the ideas, partnerships, and strategies shaping the future of our sector. This year’s theme, "Partners in Purpose: Shaping What Comes Next," invites us to explore how collaboration, trust, community leadership, and bold questions can move Texas communities forward. 🤝🌱🌟

Speakers and sessions will be announced soon—so now is a great time to register at the discounted early bird rate. Register now ➡️ onestarfoundation.org/texas-nonprofit-summit

The rules of volunteer engagement are changing. Is your organization adapting with them? As volunteer expectations evolv...
10/05/2026

The rules of volunteer engagement are changing. Is your organization adapting with them? As volunteer expectations evolve, nonprofits are being challenged to rethink how they attract, engage, and retain people who want to make a difference.

🌱✍️💡Join OneStar for Rewriting the Rules of Engagement, a FREE virtual webinar on Tuesday, November 17, exploring emerging trends in volunteer engagement and how organizations can adapt while staying grounded in the practices that make engagement meaningful and effective.

Register ➡️ onestarfoundation.org/event/rewriting-the-rules-of-engagement

VQ Volunteer Strategies State Fair of Texas

Texas nonprofits are stronger when we make time to look ahead, listen closely, and learn together. From preparing for wh...
09/30/2026

Texas nonprofits are stronger when we make time to look ahead, listen closely, and learn together. From preparing for what’s next to strengthening community connections and exploring new approaches to advocacy and rural impact, these upcoming events offer fresh perspectives and practical opportunities to grow:

⭐ Legislative Strategy Workshop, presented by Amarillo Area Foundation
⭐ Building What’s Next: Community Voices and Nonprofit Disaster Readiness, presented by United Way of Greater Houston
⭐ National Forum to Advance Rural Education, presented by National Rural Education Association
⭐ 2026 RGV Nonprofit Summit, presented by UTRGV Community Engagement

Whether you’re strengthening your organization’s readiness, connecting with fellow nonprofit leaders, preparing for the legislative landscape, or exploring opportunities in rural communities, there’s something here to help you bring new ideas and connections back to your work.

🗓️👉Explore these events and more at onestarfoundation.org/events

09/28/2026

We are grateful for the dedicated leadership of the OneStar Foundation and OneStar National Service Commission Boards, whose service helps strengthen the foundation for thriving Texas communities. At our joint board meeting in Arlington last week, board members heard directly from AmeriCorps Volunteers serving with Equal Heart and local partners including Reading Partners North Texas offering a firsthand look at the regional impact of national service in action. 💙

The day also brought together board leadership and OneStar staff to explore the issues and opportunities shaping our work, including disaster recovery, the state of nonprofits and philanthropy (thanks to insights from North Texas Nonprofit Institute), future funding opportunities, and OneStar’s brand and future direction. These conversations reflect the depth of expertise across OneStar and our commitment to using data, partnerships, policy, and national service to create meaningful impact for Texas communities. We are especially grateful to the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation for hosting us at the incredible Globe Life Field in Arlington and to our board members for their time, insight, and continued commitment to OneStar’s mission. 🌟

Thank you to Congressman Ronny Jackson's team for welcoming OneStar on Capitol Hill last week and taking the time to lea...
09/21/2026

Thank you to Congressman Ronny Jackson's team for welcoming OneStar on Capitol Hill last week and taking the time to learn more about AmeriCorps service across Texas’ 13th Congressional District.

National service has a broad footprint across TX-13, with AmeriCorps Volunteers serving communities throughout northwest Texas and the Panhandle. Their work includes tutoring and literacy support for students, academically focused after-school and summer programming, integrated support for students in high-need schools, and classroom service that helps strengthen the rural teacher pipeline. AmeriCorps Volunteers also build the capacity of local nonprofits, schools, government agencies, food assistance organizations, community programs, parks, and other institutions that are essential to strong rural communities.

That range of service demonstrates how AmeriCorps can adapt to the priorities of communities large and small. We appreciated the opportunity to share what that looks like on the ground and thank the Jackson team for engaging with us and learning more about national service in TX-13!

Voices for National Service

Thank you to U.S. Representative John Carter John Carter’s team for welcoming OneStar during our visit to Capitol Hill l...
09/21/2026

Thank you to U.S. Representative John Carter John Carter’s team for welcoming OneStar during our visit to Capitol Hill last week and taking the time to learn more about how AmeriCorps is serving communities across Texas’ 31st Congressional District.

In TX-31, AmeriCorps Volunteers are helping students and schools thrive in local communities. Their service includes mentoring and academic support for students, strengthening academic readiness and well-being, supporting classroom instruction and enrichment in rural schools, and expanding the pipeline of future educators. AmeriCorps Volunteers are also serving in under-resourced schools, helping students reach their academic potential while responding to needs identified by local communities.

We appreciated the opportunity to share these examples with congressional staff and discuss how national service connects federal resources with locally driven solutions. Thank you again to the Carter team for the conversation and for learning more about AmeriCorps in TX-31!

Voices for National Service

Thank you to Congressman August Pfluger's team for meeting with OneStar during our time on Capitol Hill last week and he...
09/21/2026

Thank you to Congressman August Pfluger's team for meeting with OneStar during our time on Capitol Hill last week and hearing about the many ways AmeriCorps Volunteers are serving communities throughout Texas’ 11th Congressional District.

Across TX-11, national service is addressing a wide range of locally identified priorities. AmeriCorps Volunteers are helping steward public lands and strengthen disaster response, supporting instruction and enrichment in rural schools while developing future educators, and helping communities connect residents with essential resources. Their service also contributes to efforts around food access, economic self-sufficiency, opportunities for children outside the school day, and other community needs.

AmeriCorps is designed to meet communities where they are, pairing committed people with local organizations working on challenges that matter to residents. We appreciated the opportunity to share that story with the Pfluger team and to continue the conversation about national service in TX-11!

Voices for National Service

Thank you to Congressman Nathaniel Moran ’s team for welcoming OneStar on Capitol Hill last week and taking time to hear...
09/21/2026

Thank you to Congressman Nathaniel Moran ’s team for welcoming OneStar on Capitol Hill last week and taking time to hear about AmeriCorps service happening across Texas’ 1st Congressional District.

AmeriCorps Volunteers are serving East Texas communities in ways that reflect the varied needs of the region. In TX-01, their work includes stewarding public lands and waterways, strengthening disaster response and recovery, and engaging community volunteers in service. AmeriCorps Volunteers are also working in rural schools, where they support classroom instruction and enrichment while helping develop a pipeline of future educators who understand and are invested in rural communities.

We were grateful for the opportunity to share how AmeriCorps puts people into service alongside local organizations and communities to address needs close to home. Thank you to the Moran team for listening, asking questions, and learning more about the role of national service in East Texas!

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