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  • Governors Volunteer Awards

    DEADLINE EXTENDED! Nominations are now being accepted for the 36th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards for 2019. The deadline to submit has been extended to Thursday, May 23. Awardees will be honored in the fall at an evening reception hosted by Honorary Chair of the Governor’s Volunteer Awards, Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott. The Governor’s Volunteer Awards are administered by the OneStar Foundation, and are an opportunity for the State of Texas to honor those who exhibit excellence in serving their communities.

     

  • Take action in your community
    and get things for Texas!

    OneStar administers a range of national service opportunities that empower you to make an impact on issues that matter most to you. Use your time, effort, and skills to make a meaningful difference in your community while also gaining valuable professional skills and experience.

     

    APPLY FOR VISTA

  • Rebuild Texas Fund

    In partnership with the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, OneStar administers the Rebuild Texas Fund, which supports the economic recovery of Texas communities devastated by Hurricane Harvey. The fund has raised $100 million to support projects in community & economic development, housing, education & child care, health, workforce & transportation, and small business and has directly impacted the lives of more than 1.1 million people.

     

Our Vision

Every Texas community engages partners and volunteers to address local needs.

Our Mission

OneStar equips Texas communities to meet their needs by convening partners across sectors to build the capacity of nonprofits, promoting service and volunteerism, and investing in effective solutions.

How We Accomplish Our Mission

Connect

OneStar is a statewide convener, bringing together key stakeholders from nonprofits, business, government, academia, and philanthropy to advance collaborative approaches that build strong, resilient communities.

Promote

OneStar promotes the value of service and volunteerism, effective philanthropy, cross-sector partnerships, and innovative practices to drive community solutions.

Invest

OneStar strategically invests our resources and talent to strengthen promising programs, scale proven models, and provide essential tools and support in alignment with state priorities.