Austin FC and Q2 Announce the 2024 “Q-mmunity Gives” Grant Recipients; $150,000 Awarded to Local Nonprofits
Austin FC and Q2 Holdings have announced the recipients of their 2024 Q-mmunity Gives grant program, awarding $150,000 to three local nonprofits in Central Texas. Our Shared Kitchen, Senior Access, and Yellow Bike Project will each receive $50,000 to advance their missions supporting underrepresented communities. Our Shared Kitchen provides meals to homeless individuals, Senior Access offers free transportation services for seniors, and Yellow Bike Project empowers people through bicycle access and education.
Austin FC e Q2 Holdings hanno annunciato i destinatari del loro programma di sovvenzioni 2024 Q-mmunity Gives, assegnando 150.000 dollari a tre organizzazioni nonprofit locali in Texas Centrale. Our Shared Kitchen, Senior Access e Yellow Bike Project riceveranno ciascuno 50.000 dollari per promuovere le loro missioni a sostegno delle comunità sotto-rappresentate. Our Shared Kitchen offre pasti a persone senza fissa dimora, Senior Access fornisce servizi di trasporto gratuiti per anziani, e Yellow Bike Project offre opportunità attraverso l'accesso alle biciclette e l'educazione.
Austin FC y Q2 Holdings han anunciado los beneficiarios de su programa de subvenciones 2024 Q-mmunity Gives, otorgando 150,000 dólares a tres organizaciones sin fines de lucro locales en el Centro de Texas. Our Shared Kitchen, Senior Access y Yellow Bike Project recibirán cada una 50,000 dólares para avanzar en sus misiones de apoyo a comunidades subrepresentadas. Our Shared Kitchen proporciona comidas a personas sin hogar, Senior Access ofrece servicios de transporte gratuitos para personas mayores y Yellow Bike Project empodera a las personas a través del acceso a bicicletas y educación.
Austin FC와 Q2 Holdings는 2024 Q-mmunity Gives 장학금 프로그램의 수혜자를 발표하며, 텍사스 중부의 세 개 지역 비영리 단체에 각각 50,000달러씩 총 150,000달러를 지원하기로 했습니다. Our Shared Kitchen, Senior Access 및 Yellow Bike Project가 선정되어 각각의 미션을 지원하는 데 필요한 기금을 받게 됩니다. Our Shared Kitchen은 노숙자에게 식사를 제공하고, Senior Access는 노인을 위한 무료 교통 서비스를 제공하며, Yellow Bike Project는 자전거 접근성과 교육을 통해 사람들을 Empowering합니다.
Austin FC et Q2 Holdings ont annoncé les bénéficiaires de leur programme de subventions 2024 Q-mmunity Gives, attribuant 150 000 dollars à trois organisations à but non lucratif locales au Texas Central. Our Shared Kitchen, Senior Access et Yellow Bike Project recevront chacun 50 000 dollars pour faire avancer leurs missions de soutien aux communautés sous-représentées. Our Shared Kitchen fournit des repas aux personnes sans-abri, Senior Access offre des services de transport gratuits aux personnes âgées, et Yellow Bike Project donne aux gens les moyens d'accéder aux vélos et de s'instruire.
Austin FC und Q2 Holdings haben die Empfänger ihres Stipendienprogramms 2024 Q-mmunity Gives bekannt gegeben, die 150.000 Dollar an drei lokale Non-Profit-Organisationen in Zentraltexas vergeben. Our Shared Kitchen, Senior Access und Yellow Bike Project werden jeweils 50.000 Dollar erhalten, um ihre Missionen zur Unterstützung unterrepräsentierter Gemeinschaften voranzutreiben. Our Shared Kitchen bietet Mahlzeiten für obdachlose Personen an, Senior Access bietet kostenlose Transportdienstleistungen für Senioren an, und Yellow Bike Project unterstützt Menschen durch den Zugang zu Fahrrädern und Bildung.
- Demonstrates corporate social responsibility through $150,000 in community grants
- Strengthens Q2's brand presence and community relationships in Central Texas
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Our Shared Kitchen, Senior Access and Yellow Bike Project named recipients of the fourth annual Q-mmunity Gives grant program
“We’d like to congratulate Senior Access, Yellow Bike Project and Our Shared Kitchen on their accomplishment,” said Austin FC President Andy Loughnane. “We are extremely proud to work alongside our partners at Q2 for a fourth consecutive year in an effort to support local organizations that remain committed to providing equal opportunities for all Texans.”
“At Q2, our mission is to build strong and diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions,” said Q2 Chairman and CEO Matt Flake. “We are proud to partner with Austin FC to recognize Our Shared Kitchen, Senior Access and Yellow Bike Project for the impact they make in
Our Shared Kitchen’s mission is to increase access to nutritious food among individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in
“Winning the Q-mmunity Gives grant has a major impact on our organization. The funds will cover the cost of over 12,000 of the meals that we will serve next year and feed thousands of unhoused and food insecure Austinites,” said Our Shared Kitchen Founder & President Ari Vinograd. “These meals are healthy, delicious and made from scratch in our commercial kitchen. This grant will allow us to provide not just food but dignity and hope to underrepresented members of our community.”
Senior Access provides free transportation and support services that enhance independence and quality of life for seniors in
“Senior Access is extremely grateful for the support of the Q-mmunity Gives grant program. This community grant will not only help provide our older adults a safe, reliable and free ride to medical appointments, grocery stores and community events but will help spread awareness of the growing needs of our older adult community,” said Senior Access Executive Director Serita Lacasse. “Your support is making a difference and allowing more seniors Age in Place!”
Yellow Bike Project is a nonprofit community bike shop with grassroots origins focused on empowering individuals through life-changing transportation, educating people to learn about bicycles and reviving bicycles to put them back on the streets of
“Thanks to the generous Q-mmunity Gives grant, Yellow Bike Project will provide bicycles to hundreds of Austinites who otherwise would be without. For a new immigrant with no driver’s license or bus pass, this bicycle will allow them to get to a job interview, a new job, or language classes,” said Yellow Bike Project Board Member James Robertson. “For a student, this bike might be the difference between getting to school or not. For a young child, this bike might provide important exercise, the first taste of freedom, and perhaps even the ability to get to soccer practice. We absolutely will change peoples’ lives with this grant.”
The three (3) grants will contribute directly to aiding each organization in its respective mission related to promoting equity and inclusion in
About Austin FC
Austin FC joined Major League Soccer (MLS) as the League’s 27th club in January 2019. Austin FC officially began competing in MLS in April 2021 and played its first match at home on June 19, 2021, in the new,
Austin FC also operates Austin FC II, a professional-level development team competing in MLS NEXT Pro which won the league title during its inaugural season in 2023. In addition, Austin FC operates Austin FC Academy which is the fully funded developmental academy representing the highest level of competition for elite youth soccer players in
About Q2 Holdings, Inc.
Q2 is a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for financial services, serving banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the
About Q2 Stadium
Q2 Stadium is the state-of-the art 20,738-seat, soccer-specific venue that features a natural grass playing surface and a signature canopy structure offering shade and coverage for all seats, while providing an unequaled event atmosphere. Approximately
Q2 Stadium also features cutting-edge lighting capabilities as the first stadium in the world to install
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Cameron Koubek, Communications and Media Manager, Austin FC
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Gwen Hernandez, Brand Communications Coordinator, Austin FC
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Carly Baker, Marketing Communications Specialist, Q2
C: 210.391.1706 / E: carly.baker@q2.com
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