Amplify Austin 24-hour fundraiser begins Thursday night

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s 24 hours of fundraising for organizations in the Austin community, and it all begins Thursday night.
Amplify Austin is raising money for hundreds of local non-profits in seven Central Texas counties beginning at 6 p.m. Last year, it raised more than $9.8 million. While people can use Amplify Austin to donate to their chosen charity year-round, on Amplify Austin Day, many of the donations will be matched by sponsors.
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