This Valentine's Day, Austin couples are getting a chance to mix love and philanthropy at the Austin Diaper Bank's unique "Volunteer with your Valentine" event. For those looking to sidestep traditional date-night vibes in favor of something more altruistic, the local non-profit is opening its doors for a special volunteering opportunity. According to KXAN, couples 21 and older can sign up for a volunteering stint, priced at $25 per person, that includes the added perk of savoring champagne, hors d'oeuvres, and chocolates.
The event is being held at the Austin Diaper Bank headquarters on Denton Drive in north Austin, with several time slots available for couples to choose from. The dates on offer are Saturday, Feb. 10 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 11 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday, Feb. 14 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. This event is not just for traditional couples, as highlighted by CBS Austin, even friends or family members who are 21 or over can participate in the cause-centric date.
Sign-ups are easy and can be done through the Austin Diaper Bank's website. Additionally, donations can be made online to assist the ADB in purchasing diapers at reduced costs, as stated by KXAN. The bank's initiative doesn't just create a moment for connection with loved ones, it reaches out, embracing families in need throughout the six area counties it serves.
For families in need of diaper assistance, ADB provides numerous avenues for support. It works with 40 partner agencies and can be reached through the United Way by dialing 2-1-1 or visiting 211 Texas. This effort weaves a fabric of community; strong, resilient, and ever supportive of its youngest, most vulnerable members. It's volition that every year finds Austin's kindred spirits joining hands, an opportunity for love to be the very deed that helps a neighbor in need.
