OneStar Update
March/April 2023 | News to help you engage, connect & accelerate your impact
Click here to learn about the 39th Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards recipients
VOLUNTEER TEXAS
Get to know the inspiring recipients of the Governor's Volunteer Awards!
This Global Volunteer Month, we’re shining a spotlight on the recipients of the 39th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards! These extraordinary Texans have made meaningful and measurable contributions to their communities through volunteering and service. Follow us on social media as we share their stories and get inspired to give back!
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NEWS
Click here to download Texas Nonprofit Summit session materials & photos
TOGETHER TEXAS
A look back at the 2023 Texas Nonprofit Summit
We are inspired and energized to RE:engage! Thank you to the more than 350 attendees who joined us at the 2023 Texas Nonprofit Summit on February 27-March 1. After a long hiatus, we were thrilled to resume this annual in-person convening of nonprofit changemakers and enjoyed quality networking & hands-on learning with our state’s leading experts. As part of the event, we also hosted our first-ever Texas Nonprofit Strong Day to highlight the importance of advocacy and gave participants real-world experience at the State Capitol!
Download Texas Nonprofit Summit session materials & photos
Click here to register for the Disaster Summit
REBUILD TEXAS
Join us at Reimagining the Future of Recovery Disaster Summit 
You’re invited to join us April 18-19 for the Reimagining the Future of Recovery Disaster Summit, hosted by United Way of Greater Houston with support from OneStar. At this free virtual event, we will share a collective vision for the future of nonprofit disaster recovery in Texas.
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Celebrating AmeriCorps Texas | AmeriCorps Texas Week | March 26-April 1, 2023
AMERICORPS TEXAS
Celebrating AmeriCorps Texas Week
Last month, we celebrated AmeriCorps Texas Week – an opportunity to spotlight the incredible dedication and impact of the extraordinary AmeriCorps members serving in our state. AmeriCorps programs statewide found creative ways to commemorate this week, including:
  • National Service Recognition Day event in Dallas featuring stories of impact from AmeriCorps members and alumni serving in North Texas.
  • Television interview by the local Amarillo news station featuring leaders of the West Texas A&M University AmeriCorps program.
  • Advertisements for AmeriCorps Central Texas programs featured on CapMetro bus wraps.
  • Blog post by Literacy First reflecting on the vital impact of AmeriCorps members on the program.
  • Creative digital campaigns and online storytelling from programs across the state. Click on the images below for a sampling of social media posts celebrating our AmeriCorps Texas members!
Amarillo ISD
Amarillo ISD
AmeriCorps Central Texas
AmeriCorps Central Texas
Austin Achieve
Austin Achieve
Boys & Girls Club of Pharr
Boys & Girls Club of Pharr
Communities In Schools of Central Texas
Communities In Schools of Central Texas
Communities In Schools of North Texas
Communities In Schools of North Texas
City Year Dallas
City Year Dallas
College Advising Corps
College Advising Corps
College Forward
College Forward
Creative Action
Creative Action
Austin Achieve
Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas
Homeward Bound
Homeward Bound
Imagine Art
Imagine Art
Literacy First
Literacy First
North Texas National Service Alliance
North Texas National Service Alliance
Reading Partners of North Texas
Reading Partners North Texas
Teach For America Dallas Fort Worth
Teach For America Dallas Fort Worth
Teach For America Houston
Teach For America Houston
Volunteer Houston
Volunteer Houston
West Texas A&M University
West Texas A&M University
INSIDE ONESTAR
Click here to read Tina Smith's staff bio
Introducing Tina Smith, Communications & Recruitment Specialist
We're thrilled to welcome Tina Smith to the OneStar team as our Communications & Recruitment Specialist! In this role, Tina will help share & amplify OneStar's messages and lead the development & implementation of recruitment support strategies for AmeriCorps in Texas. Read Tina’s staff bio >
Click here to read Taylor Wolter's staff bio
Taylor Wolter named Director of Rebuild Texas
We are pleased to announce that Taylor Wolter has been named Director of Rebuild Texas and will lead the evolution of our disaster resilience programming with a renewed focus on promoting disaster philanthropy and supporting nonprofit disaster preparedness statewide. Stay tuned in the months ahead as we share how you can get involved in building a stronger and more resilient Texas! Read Taylor’s staff bio >
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In Case You Missed It: Events & Opportunities from the Sector
Global Volunteer Month
POINTS OF LIGHT
Global Volunteer Month
April is Global Volunteer Month, a time to recognize volunteers and people who actively support their communities. Points of Light offers tools and resources to help you join the celebration. Download toolkits and access resources to encourage volunteerism and civic action, recognize volunteers, and raise awareness for your organization’s needs and funding opportunities.
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Good Deeds Day
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Good Deeds Day is a global movement of people who are dedicated to doing good and is a great opportunity for Texas nonprofits to offer ways to give back to the community. Access resources to celebrate this day in your community and register your event! 
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Earth Day
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Celebrate Earth Day by revitalizing our environment and promoting sustainability! You’re invited to organize and participate in volunteer events to beautify and build environmental resilience in Texas communities, take steps toward more sustainable living, and share ways to invest in our planet. 
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INDEPENDENT SECTOR
UpSwell Pop-Ups
Join UpSwell’s upcoming Pop-Ups – free virtual gatherings to build connection and explore the next big ideas. Their next Pop-Up on Tuesday, April 25, entitled Fill You Cup: Changemakers Recharge, will focus on practices that help us reflect and renew, so we can continue to tackle the challenges of building healthy and racially just communities.
REGISTER
Click here to learn more and download resources for Global Youth Service Day.
YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA
Global Youth Service Day
April 29-May 1, 2023
Global Youth Service Day Celebrates and mobilizes the millions of young people who improve their communities through service. Your organization can help commemorate this event by recognizing youth volunteers, offering service opportunities, or signing on to national campaign.
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Learn more & register for the Points of Light Conference
POINTS OF LIGHT
Points of Light Conference
June 14-15, 2023
Registration is now open for the Points of Light Conference, a global gathering for people who are passionate about civic engagement. The event features more than 50 educational workshops; inspirational leadership discussions; and opportunities to connect with peers, this conference offers something for every champion of social good.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER
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From building preparedness in the face of disaster to ensuring a robust statewide volunteer infrastructure — together we can ensure communities across Texas are resilient & thriving now, and for future generations.
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