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OneStar Foundation announces an extension to the deadline to submit nominations for the 35th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards. The new submission deadline is Monday, May 21st. To submit your nomination please click here. These awards honor the exemplary service of individuals, groups and organizations that have made a significant and measurable contribution to their communities through service and volunteering. Nominations will be accepted in the following categories:      Governor’s Lone Star Achievement Award      Fi...

Nominations for the 35th Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards are now open! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: (512) 287-2035 or gva@onestarfoundation.org   AUSTIN - In conjunction with the Office of the Governor, OneStar Foundation today announced that nominations for the 35th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards are now open and submissions will be accepted through Monday, May 14th. To submit your nomination please cli...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: (512) 287-2035 or gva@onestarfoundation.org    AUSTIN - In conjunction with the Office of the Governor, OneStar Foundation today announced that nominations for the 35th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards will open Monday, April 9, 2018 and submissions will be accepted through Monday, May 14th. These awards honor the exemplary service of individuals, groups and organizations that have made a significant and measurable contribution to their communities through service and volunteering. Nominations will be accepted in the foll...

OneStar is pleased to share some exciting news!  Elizabeth Darling, OneStar Foundation President/CEO, has been nominated by President Trump to serve as the Commissioner of the Administration for Children, Youth and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Upon her confirmation by the United States Senate, Liz will oversee the $18 billion portfolio of programming related to child abuse and neglect prevention, foster care, youth development, adoption, runaway and homeless youth, teen pregnancy prevention, and family violence prevention. Liz will conti...

OneStar Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 AmeriCorps State Formula Funding Opportunity!  Selected organizations will receive grants to support AmeriCorps member positions that will help meet critical needs in the State of Texas in one of six key Focus Areas: Disaster Services Economic Opportunity Education Environmental Stewardship Healthy Futures Veterans and Military Families Click to view the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and Application Instructions. Below are important deadli...