Round-the-clock giving event boosts funds for non-profits

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An annual 24-hour drive to boost donations for Austin’s non-profit community kicks off Thursday night with a big goal.
Amplify Austin hopes raise $9 million in 24 hours starting March 2, 2017. (Logo: Amplify Austin)Amplify Austin Day hopes to raise $9 million in funds for more than 700 local non-profits. It’s an ambitious goal, but every year, the community-wide event exceeds expectations.
Now in it’s fifth year, organizers say the event is a “g