OneStar Foundation Launches New Website

09/25/2012 |

 

How One Nonprofit Shattered Expectations with New Technology, Innovative Website

Posted by Amy Kauffman on September 25th, 2012 at 2:35 pm


The OneStar Foundation, a preeminent state-wide organization based in Austin, TX providing resources for the entire nonprofit sector recently abandoned old, cumbersome technology to better serve its public. The shift is one that sets an ambitious tone for outreach and opens up increased opportunities for all nonprofits in the state.

This week One Star announced the launch of an updated, redesigned web site and a refreshed brand image through a partnership with Austin-based HMG Creative to further initiatives for nonprofits in Texas.

OneStar Foundation connects faith-based and community organizations, businesses, government and foundations to resources and information about the nonprofit sector as well as facilitating public-private partnerships to drive community solutions and ultimately, build a better Texas.

In efforts to stay ahead of technology and better serve its audience, OneStar Foundation and HMG Creative partnered for the robust rebranding and web development project.

“We conducted several interviews but selected HMG Creative because we wanted the best end-product possible; we believe that their services will result in a long-term advantage,” said Elizabeth Darling, President and CEO of OneStar Foundation. “Among many requirements and expectations that are necessary to be a leader in our sector, the most important are an easy-to-manage web platform and an impressive brand image, HMG gave us exactly that.”

HMG Creative increased site functionality, accessibility to information and updated the overall look and feel of the brand to connect with OneStar Foundation’s central audience. With a refreshed online image and updated technology, OneStar Foundation can further their mission of educating, connecting and providing resources to build a stronger nonprofit sector in Texas.

Check out OneStar Foundation’s new website at www.onestarfoundation.org.

OneStar Foundation’s thrive for innovation continues with the launch of the Texas Connector, an online nonprofit mapping tool which boasts the most comprehensive nonprofit statewide database of any state in the country. Texasconnects.org goes live today, after its debut at the Texas Nonprofit Summit (www.texasnonprofitsummit.org) in Austin.

 

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National Service Teams Activated for Hurricane Isaac Response

08/29/2012 |

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Samantha Jo Warfield, CNCS 
sjwarfield@cns.gov; 202-606-6775

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National Service Teams Activated for Hurricane Isaac Response

More than 1000 Members and Volunteers on Standby to Deploy

 

Washington D.C. – As Hurricane Isaac continues moving through the Gulf Coast, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps teams are responding in four Gulf Coast states, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) announced today.

CNCS is working in close coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, the American Red Cross, and state and local authorities. CNCS is a part of a local, state and nationally coordinated effort and has activated national service participants, at the request of local communities for deployment to Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Agency officials join FEMA in encouraging all those living in Isaac’s path to finalize preparations for severe weather, monitor news and weather reports, and closely follow the instructions of state and local officials.

“Hurricane Isaac is a dangerous storm, and anyone living in its path has to take precautions now,” said Kelly DeGraff, Director of Disaster Services for CNCS. “If you aren’t sure what to do, visit Ready.gov or Listo.gov for steps you can take to better protect yourself and your family.”

AmeriCorps and Senior Corps members have been deployed to the following locations:

  • 58 AmeriCorps members serving with American Red Cross chapters across the country have deployed to Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Their duties include sheltering, mass care, and emergency response vehicle operations.
  • 73 AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) members are operating shelters and assisting with 2-1-1 call centers in Jackson, Miss. as well as Baton Rouge, Madisonville, Shreveport, and Tangipahoa Parish in Louisiana.
  • More than 60 RSVP volunteers are supporting evacuations, call centers, and efforts to assist disabled seniors in Hancock County, Miss. and St. Charles Parish, La.

Approximately 1,000 additional AmeriCorps and Senior Corps members are on standby and ready to deploy as needed.

CNCS, a federal agency, provides strong support, expertise, and trained and dedicated volunteers to help communities to prepare for, mitigate, respond, and recover from natural and man-made disasters. From forest fires and floods, to hurricanes and tornadoes, to terror attacks and oil spills, participants in CNCS programs have provided critical support to millions of Americans affected by disasters since 1994.

Reflecting the agency’s growing expertise and commitment in disaster services, CNCS has made disaster services a priority in the agency’s 2011-2015 strategic plan. For more information on disaster response and recovery by national service, visit the Disaster Services Unit.

 

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The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages millions of Americans in service through its Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, Social Innovation Fund, and other programs, and leads President Obama’s national call to service initiative, United We Serve. For more information, visit NationalService.gov.