Texas Austin Chapter Members and Student Chapter Members,

We are excited to announce our first in-person event for 2026, our “Lift Where You Stand” activity! Please join us on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Community First! Village from 7:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to make a direct impact through activities such as laying pathways, harvesting gardens, tending to the chicken coop, and more. Through this service activity, you will have the opportunity to connect with fellow chapter members while helping ensure that those who have experienced homelessness are supported, cared for, and not forgotten.

Our volunteer group will be led by a current neighbor of Community First! Village. Our service will help provide Community First! Village neighbors with a beautiful community and dignified income, enabling them to pay rent, purchase groceries, and build stability.

To participate, please RSVP by August 22, 2026, through the link that will be sent to your listed email address.

We ask all participants to dress appropriately for a safe and productive morning of service. Please refer to the volunteer checklist below:

Required Volunteer Checklist:

• Long pants or shorts with tall socks

• Closed-toed shoes (boots recommended)

• Work or gardening gloves

• Water bottle

• Sunscreen and bug spray

For more information about Community First! Village, check out their website at:

https://serve.mlf.org/s/

I look forward to seeing you there!

Thomas Orsak - The Texas Austin Chapter Chair