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Life in Action: Amplify Austin
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Amplify Austin is a 24-hour event aimed at raising $1 million online for over 300 nonprofits throughout Central Texas. The event, which is hosted by
ilivehereigivehere.org, will take place from 7 p.m. March 4 to 7 p.m. March 5.
Patsy Woods Martin, founder and creator of ilivehereigivehere.org, said the event's goal is to help provide for the needs of the nonprofit community all year round. While people often give during the holiday season, giving is generally lower at the beginning of the year.
Find out more in the video above.