Austin Under 40 Beneficiaries
Austin Under 40 is proud to support the Austin Sunshine Camps and the YWA Foundation.
Austin Sunshine Camps
The Young Men’s Business League (YMBL) operates the Austin Sunshine Camps. Founded in 1928, the camps teach life skills, self-confidence, trust and teamwork to over 1,000 at-risk and disadvantaged children every summer. Campers also enjoy outdoor fun through activities such as hiking, swimming, canoeing and sports. In addition, the Austin Sunshine Camps sponsor year-round leadership and mentoring programs that serve additional Austin-area youth. The support and experiences obtained through the camps are free of charge to the children’s families. The members of YMBL raise the funds and provide the volunteer energy necessary to run the camps year after year.
YWA Foundation
www.youngwomensalliance.org/foundation
The philanthropic arm of the Young Women’s Alliance (YWA) is a non- profit organization founded in 1997 to empower and support women in the pursuit of their educational and career goals. The YWA Foundation awards scholarships to women enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs and recently expanded their commitment to the community by providing additional grants to organizations dedicated to empowering, educating and enriching the lives of adolescent girls. Scholarship recipients are chosen based on their financial need, commitment to community service, academic achievement and leadership potential. Grants are given based on an organization’s core values, mission and dedication to improving the lives of the girls it reaches.
