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Nov 15

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ECC’s Hiring!

UPDATE (January 18, 2012): All intern positions have been filled for Spring 2012. Thank you for your interest and check back frequently for updates.

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Eastside Community Connection offers unparalleled internship opportunities. Our interns have significant responsibilities, including designing our programs, maintaining our budget, and supervising other volunteers. This is not a “sit at your cubicle and make copies” internship ‐ you will make a real impact in our organization and in the community. Rather, interns learn-as-they-go and are required to take the initiative in creating their own projects that will help ECC improve its operations. The student-run model is designed to foster leadership development in an interactive and dynamic environment.

Interning at ECC is a great opportunity to learn more about non-profit management. The student-run model is designed to foster leadership development in an interactive and dynamic environment. Interns learn-as-they-go and take the initiative in creating their own projects that will help ECC improve its operations.

The following intern positions are open for Spring 2012:

  • Client Relations Director
  • Computer Literacy Program Director
  • ESL Instructor
  • Finance Director
  • Food Pantry Staff
  • Staff Intern
  • Volunteer Coordinator

Nov 14

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A Word from Our Program Director

I joined ECC as a temporary staff member earlier this year. I want to share my unique view of this remarkable team of interns. For example:
  • The quick thinking intern who welcomed and assured a worried breathless mother of 6 who arrived after Pantry hours.  The Pantry volunteers who carefully packed meat and other groceries for her bus ride home.
  • The quiet student athlete who applies her skill and enjoyment of numbers to prepare financial reports, and her kindness to assist new clients.
  • A UT senior who devoted her summer and fall to understanding and communicating the ECC mission via a new skill — grant writing.
  • The nutrition students who faithfully order, pick up, and drive more than a ton of food weekly from the Capital Area Food Bank, carry it box by box to the ECC Pantry, and organize it for distribution.
  • The earnest intern who takes a new approach to teaching English to adults and receives affirmation from his students when they bring their friends to join the class too.
  • The thoughtful student who independently worked with clients to understand their needs and initiated a successful diaper drive at UT in response.
  • The intern who uses his skill in social media to find a host of willing UT students to assist in operations.
  • Problem solving by two tireless creative interns which resulted in a revitalized and visually appealing ECC webpage in one weekend.
  • The energetic and resourceful intern who executed the Halloween Party plan that made a night to remember.

Armin, Diana, Eric, Geraldine, Kristie, Madi, Paola, Sandra, and Sylvana


It has been my sincere pleasure to witness the creativity, skill, energy, and determination you have brought to your ECC role. Thank you.

- Marcia Erickson, Program Director

Nov 1

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Happy Halloween!

Thanks to everyone that came out to the Tower of Terror presented by Eastside Haunting benefiting Eastside Community Connection! Overlooking Downtown Austin from the 55th floor of The Austonian, our costumed attendees enjoyed live music, devilish delights provided by Word of Mouth Catering and the Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin, and plenty of elixirs. And the Halloween festivities didn’t stop there with two after parties held at Kingdom and Lanai.

Check out our photobooth pictures courtesy of Annie Ray!

Also, thanks to all our sponsors and volunteers! Without you guys this event would not have been possible!

Until next Halloween… We’re hoping for a bigger and better party come 2012! Cheers.

Oct 11

Halloween

Eastside Haunting

It’s that time of year for all to feel dread on the night of the dead. The Eastside Haunting presents the Tower of Terror, an exclusive Halloween party filled with fright, frolicking and fun on Friday, October 28th from 7:00 to 11:00 pm at The Austonian. Be sure to bring friends, dress up in costume and, most importantly, designate a driver. Proceeds will go to the daily operations of ECC.

What: Tower of Terror*
Where: The Austonian, 200 Congress Avenue
Date: Friday, October 28, 2011
Time: 7:00 – 11:00 pm
Buy your tickets here.

*Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

This frightfully fun event will take place at the Austonian Club from the horrifying heights of the 55th floor. Drinks and devilish delights will be plentiful as an open bar and hors d’oeuvres will be served all night. Music, dancing, and Halloween fun will fill the air. Annie Ray’s Photo Booth will be there to capture all of the mischievous memories. Don’t miss out on the Tower of Terror!

For Sponsorship or Ticketing Questions Contact:
Sly Majid
smajid@austinecc.org
512-220-7312

For General Questions Contact:
Kristie Tran
ktran@austinecc.org

Sep 9

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Hey, Avery Ranch Donors – Don’t Forget Your Receipt!

Thank you to all the folks at Avery Ranch who donated their unwanted clothing and household goods to Eastside Community Connection after their community wide garage sale. As always, donations to ECC are tax deductible.

Please download a copy of our in kind donation receipt for your records.

Clothing and Household Items Donation Receipt

Eastside Community Connection cannot establish or confirm the value of any donated non-cash goods.

See your tax advisor about requirements for donation tax deductions.

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