Escape into a Cause
Escape into a Cause
Podcast Description
Studies show that people who contribute to something bigger than themselves are happier and live with fewer regrets. Join host Stephanie Dyer as she explores how to create meaningful impact in Austin, Texas, and the surrounding areas.
Escape into a Cause hopes to inspire others to turn their good intentions into great impact by sharing stories of community, connecting people to local non-profits, and encouraging everyone to step up, unplug, and make a difference.
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Content Themes
The podcast emphasizes themes of community engagement, volunteerism, and social impact with episodes featuring organizations like Best Buddies Central Texas, which fosters friendships for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and Carrying Hope, which supports youth in the foster care system through essential programming and resources.
Studies show that people who contribute to something bigger than themselves are happier and live with fewer regrets. Join host Stephanie Dyer as she explores how to create meaningful impact in Austin, Texas, and the surrounding areas.
Escape into a Cause hopes to inspire others to turn their good intentions into great impact by sharing stories of community, connecting people to local non-profits, and encouraging everyone to step up, unplug, and make a difference.
Join us as we escape into I Live Here I Give Here! 🎙️
We’re excited to welcome Piper Stege Nelson, Executive Director of I Live Here I Give Here, to the conversation!
I Live Here I Give Here is on a mission to amplify giving in Central Texas through cultivating and creating deeper connections for givers and the issues they care about. They believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are essential for every Central Texan to engage in giving. They embrace a wide range of backgrounds to create meaningful connections between givers and causes. Through community events and year-round programs, they make giving accessible to individuals, businesses, and nonprofits alike. Since 2007, they’ve inspired Central Texans to raise more than $150 million for over 1,600 local nonprofits.
Ways I Live Here I Give Here Makes an Impact:
💖 Amplifying Local Giving – Through Amplify Austin Day in March, they unite the region in 24 hours of generosity supporting over 700 nonprofits. 🌱 Cultivating Everyday Philanthropy – Year-round programs like See Us Give help people of all ages and backgrounds explore what giving looks like for them. 🧠 Empowering Future Leaders – Their Board Training Program prepares Central Texans to serve on nonprofit boards and lead with purpose.
How to Get Involved & Earn Some Bragging Rights:
💸 Donate to I Live Here I Give Here. They’re a nonprofit too! Even $25/month makes a difference. https://ilivehereigivehere.org/donate
📋 Explore board service – over 12,000 nonprofits are looking for passionate leaders.
🍽️ Attend See Us Give on Sept 25 – a community dinner for people ready to dive into giving.
💼 If you’re a business, lean on I Live Here I Give Here for guidance on how to give back. They do trainings and conferences, plus they can run your giving program and campaigns!
💖 Give on Amplify Austin Day in March every year. Visit https://www.amplifyatx.org/ to start shopping for a cause.
How to Do Some Good in Austin & Get Rewarded 🏒 + 🎟️ = 💚 Sign up for updates on causes you care about or share your #GoodBrag showing how you’ve volunteered or donated—then DM us for a chance to win Texas Stars tickets!
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Special Thanks:
Thank you Nightlight Insurance Agency for making this podcast possible and your donation to Yellow Bike. A big thanks to Todd Thompson for editing & mixing, Ashlynne O’Neal for content management, Graham Thompson and Jaden Dyer for the music, and Cory McKane at Just Push Record Studios.
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