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Austin fiesta celebrates role of dads in kids’ lives
Austin American-Statesman
June 04, 2010
Father’s Day comes early tomorrow at the 10th Annual Father’s Parade and Fiesta in Southeast Austin with events spotlighting the value of fathers in their children’s education and futures.
SAT, June 5: Dads, we need you!
Father’s Day is still a couple of weeks away, but let’s face it — dads have no idea when Father’s Day actually is. Bless their hearts.
So you won’t spoil anything if you bring him to the River City Youth Foundation‘s 10th Annual Father’s Day Parade & Festival. In fact, I’m sure he’ll love it.
Dove Springs facing crossroads
Austin American-Statesman
December 26, 2009
The Austin American-Statesman analyzes the state of Dove Springs and the role that RCYF plays in keeping hope alive in the community.
Volunteers spent holidays helping less fortunate
News 8 Austin
December 25, 2009
River City Youth Foundation and Plucker’s owner Dave Paul provided a Christmas Eve meal for over 200 families.
Children in need receive gifts for Christmas
KEYE
December 12, 2009
River City Youth Foundation hosts biggest toy give away in Austin.
River City’s Henry Narvaez worked to help young people ‘dream big’
Austin American-Statesman
December 11, 2009
The life of Henry Narvaez is honored by writer Juan Castillo.
With higher demand, Dove Springs toy drive still needs helps
Austin American-Statesman
December 10, 2009
RCYF reaches out to community in order to provide toys for over 1200 kids this holiday season.
The Fire at AFD
The Austin Chronicle
October 16, 2009
The Austin Chronicle was there the day we interviewed Austin Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr for our 25th anniversary celebration. Click here to see the videos. Click on the headline to read the story.
Staging In A Different Form!
Austin Simple Staging
October 8, 2009
This weekend I staged a display for the River City Youth Foundation in Austin. I was hired to display the last 25 years of the organization! Let me know your thoughts!
Sept. 25 Declared River City Youth Foundation Day
Travis County Commissioners Court
September 22, 2009
This is in salute of an organization that has done tremendous work in Dove Springs with the kids and the families there.
Austin Students Rally Against Violence
KXAN
August 28, 2009
Students in a crime-ridden southeast Austin neighborhood rallied for peace Friday with a concert and motivational speakers.
The Paramount Youth Theatre Has Finished Its Tour!
Paramount Theatre’s Education & Outreach Blog
July 13, 2009
The young performance group talks about their show at RCYF.
The Type Of People Who Get It
The Austin American-Statesman
June 21, 2009
On this hot Father’s Day, let’s thank all the cool dads doing what used to seem to come more naturally.
Father’s Parade
UphillSnowballs.com
June 8, 2009
Families from the Dove Springs neighborhood in Austin marched up the street in a beaming support of their fathers Sunday, June 7.
Dads, Children Bond At Sunday Fest
Austin American-Statesman
June 8, 2009
Ten-year-old Saru Chigubu saw her dad, Noel, typing really fast one day, and said, “Wow, Daddy, you type really fast without looking at the keys!” Impressed, Saru asked her dad to teach her, and he did.
Local Organization Celebrates Fathers A Little Early
News 8 Austin
June 7, 2009
Hundreds of fathers and kids participated in River City Youth Foundation’s ninth annual Father’s Parade and Fiesta Sunday.
Austin Father’s Parade & Festival
Giving City
June 5, 2009
This Sunday there will be a parade for dads… and grandfathers and uncles, too.
9th Father’s Day Parade and Fiesta
Community Impact Newsletter
June 1, 2009
A celebration day at River City Youth Foundation for more than 2,000 Fathers and kids who participate in contests, bonding games, and learning activities.
AmeriCorps Project Promotes Community Well-Being
News 8 Austin
May 16, 2009
In the biggest AmeriCorps project in the Central Texas, 200 volunteers shoveled dirt and mulch to create a healthy haven Saturday.
AmeriCorps*Texas Projects For AmeriCorps Week
OneStar Foundation
May 11, 2009
Catholic Charities of Central Texas is holding the annual Austin AmeriCorps Awareness (AAA) Day’s River City Youth Foundation Community Center Revitalization project on Saturday, May 16.
Families Cut Back On Summer Camp
Wall Street Journal
March 9, 2009
The River City Youth Foundation, an Austin, Texas, nonprofit, each year hosts a free summer day camp for low-income, at-risk children.
River City Youth Foundation Delivers Christmas Early
News 8 Austin
December 24, 2008
About 30 families got some much-needed help from the River City Youth Foundation.
Pluckers Staff Volunteers Time, Money For Worthy Cause
News 8 Austin
December 24, 2008
The doors of Pluckers Wing Bar may be closed for Christmas, but they were open Wednesday to those in need this holiday season.
RYCF – Mexic-Arte
Craft Chi
July 20, 2007
I had the opportunity to teach printmaking to 30 teens in a summer program for River City Youth Foundation that was sponsored by Mexic-Arte Museum.
There’s Nothing Like Latinas
¡Ahora Sí!
June 27, 2007
Mona Gonzalez, founding executive director of River City Youth Foundation (RCYF) is another Latina who received an award for Book of Golden Deeds Award (prize golden book of good deeds) in a ceremony on May 17.
River City Youth Foundation 24th Annual Youth Awards Ceremony at St. Edwards University
La Voz
May 8, 2007
Click here to read La Voz’ coverage of the Youth Awards ceremony on page 8 (.pdf file).
Austin Murals: Pride of the South Side
The Austin Chronicle
February 24, 2006
Another Southside mural made its debut in February, this one at Mendez Middle School, 5106 Village Square.
U. Texas-Area Center Helps Youth Grow
The America’s Intelligence Wire
November 1, 2005
More than a decade ago, this was a densely wooded forest that parents warned their children away from, where drug users got a fix and gangs marked their territory. All that changed in 1994.
Fathers Rally For More Time With Their Kids
News 8 Austin
June 11, 2005
East Austin’s River City Youth Foundation created a parade and community gathering before Father’s Day to underscore the positive impact that involved fathers have, especially those at risk of getting mixed up with crime, gangs and drugs.
Finding Your Passion: Ihi (passion) and the River City Youth Foundation
Loriene Roy’s ALA President-Elect Blog
May 8, 2005
RCYF is a wonderful location where one can ignite the passion for professional service and see that spark continue in the lives of many young people.
Tiara Tuesday is the Ultimate Girls’ Night Out
News 8 Austin
February 22, 2004
On Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., head to the swanky Reed’s Jazz and Supper Club at 9901 North Capitol of Texas Highway. There is free admission, but proceeds from the raffles go to the River City Youth Foundation.
The Blanton Museum of Art and River City Youth Foundation Collaborate to Benefit Disadvantaged Austin Children
The University Of Texas
November 12, 2003
The Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas at Austin and the River City Youth Foundation announce a pilot community program “Art Builds Community” offering disadvantaged children in Southeast Austin meaningful experiences with original works of art.
Community Service Organizations Protest Budget Cuts
News 8 Austin
August 14, 2003
Dozens of community service organizations asked council members to “Put People First,” which was the slogan that appeared on stickers they wore.
Online Volunteer Recruitment
OnPhilanthropy.com
December 20, 2002
The traditional methods that agencies such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Texas and River City Youth Foundation once used to recruit and manage volunteers no longer reach the number of individuals that they once did.
Can Austin Survive The Great Digital Divide?
HoustonPress.com
May 18, 2000
Bagpipe music floats on the spring breeze cooling the first annual job fair sponsored by the River City Youth Foundation, a nonprofit community organization housed in an abandoned former neighborhood association clubhouse in the Dove Springs area on Austin’s southeast side.
Carrying the Burden: Bridging the Food-Security Gap in the Texas Capital
The Austin Chronicle
April 28, 2000
The three Austin Kid’s Cafes provide a hot dinner two evenings a week to children who are participating in after-school enrichment programs at three East Austin locations — the Boys & Girls Club at the Alternative Learning Center, the River City Youth Foundation in the Dove Springs area, and the Del Valle Tutorial Program at Hill Country Elementary.
