Area residents support local organizations through Amplify Austin

[dropcap]C[/dropcap]entral Texas residents came out to donate and support local organizations making a positive impact and helping the community through the Amplify Austin fundraising event, which was held March 1-3.

Amplify Austin was a success for many local organizations, including the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center, Onion Creek Senior Center, Central Texas Tortoise Rescue and Hays County Food Bank.

The Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center, which has participated for 5 years, raised more than $30,000 in donations. Established in 1978, the women’s center’s mission is to help victims of family violence, sexual assault, dating violence and child abuse.