COMMUNITY PARTNERS
EMPOWERING LOCAL MUSICIANS
EMPOWERING LOCAL MUSICIANS
Red River Rising is a proud supporter of the Austin Texas Musicians, a nonprofit organization that supports local Austin musicians and venues through advocacy, education, and preservation. See below to learn more about this group and the impact they have made in empowering local musicianship.
Over 6,000 musicians serviced
Led the charge for Austin’s $200/musician pay standard
$14M in relief and ongoing funding for musicians and venues like Doris Miller Auditorium
PRESERVING THE DOWNTOWN MUSIC DISTRICT
PRESERVING THE DOWNTOWN MUSIC DISTRICT
The Austin Symphony Orchestra is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to enriching the cultural life of Austin and Central Texas through high-quality music performances and educational programming.
The Austin Symphony Orchestra is actively working to revitalize the 300-seat outdoor amphitheater at Symphony Square. This project aims to establish a permanent home for the symphony, expand community programming, and celebrate the vibrant legacy of the Red River Cultural District, Austin’s iconic live music hub.
Serves 150,000+ people annually through ticketed and free community events
Educates 20K students and employs 80+ tenured musicians yearly
Opening new headquarters in Symphony Square in Red River Cultural District
The Red River Cultural District is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the cultural tourism destination and entertainment district located in downtown Austin, Texas.
The RRCD is the home of Austin’s single largest concentration of live music venues, which in turn provides a source of consistent creative and financial support and employment for local workers and touring musicians alike.
ADDRESSING HOUSING INSECURITY
ADDRESSING HOUSING INSECURITY
Austin Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to addressing housing insecurity by creating pathways to safe, stable, and affordable homeownership. Through innovative building models, critical home repairs, and comprehensive support services, Habitat empowers low-income families to achieve long-term housing stability and independence while advocating for a more equitable housing future in Central Texas.
40 years of expanding access to safe, stable and affordable housing for nearly 1,000 families
Red River Rising funding will help construct 12 affordable homes in Austin
Currently scaling up from 25 to 75+ homes built per year
Austin Habitat for Humanity’s programs include offering free home repairs, providing housing/financial counseling, and operating ReStores to promote sustainability, offering affordable home goods, and supporting funding.
