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Children Impacted by Parental Incarceration Experiencing Added Challenges
Austin, TX: Seedling Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing school-based mentoring for children impacted by parental incarceration, recently released its 2024-25 annual program evaluation showing that children who have an incarcerated parent are experiencing increased challenges and an elevated need for mentoring.
Seedling Mentor Mike Metschan Named a Legend by RecognizeGood
On May 14, 2025, longtime mentor, donor, development committee member, former board member, and advocate Mike Metschan was named a local Legend by RecognizeGood. This honor comes from Mike's...
Mentor Appreciation Luncheon: Celebrating 20 Years of Seedling Mentoring
On May 2, Seedling hosted its annual Mentor Appreciation Luncheon at The Renaissance Hotel Austin, sponsored by longtime supporter ABC Bank. More than 260 guests attended, including current...
KXAN Insight: Seedling Mentor Program with Britt Moreno and Dan Leal
Seedling We Are Austin Lifestyle Show Appearance
Austin FC and Q2 announce the three recipients of the 2023 Q-mmunity Gives grant Q2 and Austin FC recently announced the three recipients of the 2023 Q-munnity Gives Grant, an annual program which...
Seedling Mentor Program receives grant from Austin FC Q Mmunity Gives
Austin FC Communications Monday, Dec 4, 2023, 11:12 AM Austin FC and Q2 Holdings Inc. today announced the three recipients of the 2023 Q-mmunity Gives grant program. Local nonprofit organizations...
Press Release 11/1/2023 Study Confirms Mentoring Makes a Significant Difference in Youth Experiencing the Loss of a Parent to Incarceration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/01/2023 Contact: Julie Barschow Chief Development and Communications Officer November 1, 2023 Phone: 512-442-6373 ...
Seedling Mentor Program Receives Impact Austin Education Grant
Impact Austin Celebrates 20 Years and over $8.4 Million Given to Support Central Texas Nonprofits Impact Austin and g3 Award $173,000 to Five Grant Recipients for their Spring 2023 Giving Cycle FOR...
Press Release 1.5.2023 – Seedling Mentor Program Seeks 50+ Compassionate Volunteers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Julie Barschow, Development Director January 5, 2023 ...
Press Release 12.15.2022 – Announcing Seedling’s Fab Five Winners
Announcing Seedling’s Fab Five Winners: Seedling to Honor Winners at 11th Annual April Gala in support of Children who have an Incarcerated ParentAUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) —...
Press Release 9.27.2022 Men’s Basketball to host Arkansas in charity exhibition
Seedling has been selected by the University of Texas Athletic Department, upon the recommendation of The UT Division of Diversity and Community Engagement (DDCE) and the Longhorns for Equity,...
Press Release 2.17.2022 Study Confirms Mentoring Makes a Significant Difference in Youth Overcoming Pandemic-related Challenges
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Julie Barschow, Director of Development(512) 323-6371 (phone)julie@seedlingmentors.org Study Confirms Mentoring Makes a Significant Difference in Youth...
Press Release 11.10.2021 A Decade of Honoring Austin’s Heroes: Seedling Hosts 10th Annual Gala in Support of Children Who Have an Incarcerated Parent
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dan Leal, Executive Director(512) 323-6371 (phone)dan@seedlingmentors.org A Decade of Honoring Austin’s Heroes: Seedling Hosts 10th Annual Gala in support of...
Press Release 8.3.2021 Seedling Appoints Board President and Six Board Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dan Leal, Executive Director(512) 323-6371 (phone)dan@seedlingmentors.org Seedling Names ACC Vice President Tucker as Board Chair Austin, TX. August 3, 2021 –...
A Note From Dan
It’s hard to believe that this school year is coming to an end. These last twelve months will be studied in the coming years for a myriad of reasons, but for those of us who care for and directly...
Press Release 2.2.2021 Austin’s Fab Five 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2/01/2021Linda Thompson, Director of DevelopmentSeedling512.323.6371Linda@seedlingmentors.org Austin’s Fab Five 2021Annual Gala Honors Five Local Heroes Austin, TX: Each...
End of Year Campaign 2020 Michael’s Story
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Press Release 8.31.2020 Contigo Technology Adopts Non-Profit Helping Children Impacted by Incarceration
Contact: Linda Thompson, Director of Development 512-975-1816 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contigo Technology Adopts Non-Profit Helping Children Impacted by Incarceration Austin, TX. August...
Press Release 8.13.2020 Seedling Appoints Board President and Three Board Members
Contact: Linda Thompson, Director of Development 512-975-1816 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEEDLING APPOINTS BOARD PRESIDENT AND THREE BOARD MEMBERS Austin, TX. August 13, 2020–The Board of...