Guero’s loves to support the community! The following organizations are important to Guero’s and we would like to tell you a little about how each organization helps the members of our community. Read on to learn how you can support these incredible establishments!
American YouthWorks is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Austin, Texas that is dedicated to transforming the lives of at-risk youth through education, service and green jobs training. We operate a public charter high school, a GED program, and green jobs training and service programs: Casa Verde Builders, Environmental Corps, Computer Corps, and Green Energy Corps. For over thirty years, American YouthWorks has assisted thousands of local youth in transforming their lives through community service, education, and a commitment to preserving the natural environment.
Click here to learn how to become involved with AmericanYouthworks.
English at Work is an Austin, Texas-based nonprofit whose mission is to provide essential language instruction at the workplace in order to increase employees’ opportunities for improved quality of life and to increase employers’ competitive advantage.
The organization’s vision is to build a community where language proficiency gives all people access to opportunity. To achieve this vision, English at Work engages employers and employees in the curriculum development process, creating lessons that are specific to the workplace. Lessons are also specific to Austin and incorporate local bus schedules, information on public officials, and visits from English at Work partner agencies.
Click here to learn how you can contribute to English at Work.
Texas School for the Deaf Career and Transition Education Program
Texas School for the Deaf is located in Austin, TX. It is the oldest continuously operating publicly funded school in Texas. Since 1857, over 10,000 students have graced the halls of TSD. In addition to educating students who are deaf and hard of hearing, TSD now serves as a resource center on deafness for students, parents, professionals and others throughout the state.
Learn how you can help by clicking here.
1st Annual “Walk for Recovery” The Ministry of Challenge and Guero’s are teaming up to raise proceeds to help stop drug trafficking, crime, and homelessness in Austin. The “Walk for Recovery” will take place on November 6th, 2010 in Austin, TX beginning at City Hall at 8 am and ending in front Guero’s at 4 pm.
To learn more about how you can get involved, contact The Ministry of Challenge at (512) 370-8962.
