Lubbock Unites for the ‘Spring Gala’

Our Spring Gala in Lubbock took place April 17, bringing together local friends for an unforgettable evening! Together our Lubbock community enjoyed

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Houston Celebrates ‘Healing Hearts’ Gala

Houston came together on February 21 for the 2026 "Healing Hearts" Gala, with nearly 300 attendees putting on their finest Casino Royale-themed party with a

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Austin Gathers: For Make A Difference Gala

Nearly 300 Austin-area friends of Upbring gathered on February 7 for the 2026 "Make a Difference" Gala, a Mardi Gras-themed party with a serious purpose:

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Giving & Gratitude: Celebrating Curtis Boriack’s Family Legacy

“It’s what we’re supposed to do. God has blessed our family and our business, and we give with gratitude for what we have.” Curtis Boriack has

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Lilia Bell: Turning Advocacy into Impact in Houston

For Lilia Bell, making a difference means showing up, bringing people together and staying committed, even when the work happens quietly behind the

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A Swing for a Cause: Upbring’s Houston Golf Tournament Raises More Than $60,000

What began as an invitation to enjoy a day of friendly competition and philanthropy turned into a powerful show of community support, bringing

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Hope in Motion: A Season of Giving That Touched Lives Across Texas

This holiday season, your generosity turned compassion into action.  Through Upbring’s Hope in Motion Holiday Season,

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2026 Upbring Gala Season

This past holiday season,  more than 25 churches across Texas come together to make the holidays extra special for the children

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Hope in Motion Holiday Season Recap

This past holiday season,  more than 25 churches across Texas come together to make the holidays extra special for the

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Upbring Leadership Meets with Council Member Vela

Upbring leadership, including Murray Chanow, Kyle Kerrigan, Sam Stinnett and Kimberly Holiday, recently met with District 4 Council Member José

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Back to School Celebration in the Austin Child Wellbeing Zone

On Aug. 7, Upbring hosted a free Back to School Skate event at Pins and Wheels in the Rundberg neighborhood of Austin, bringing joy to more than 200

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Austin Mayor Recognizes Upbring With City Proclamation

On Aug. 7, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson issued a proclamation declaring the day as “Child Wellbeing Zone Day.” This recognition highlights the

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Back to School, Forward with Purpose

Your generosity came to life through our 2025 Back to School Drive. Together with congregations and volunteers, you helped deliver 80 backpacks filled with

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St. Martin’s Lutheran Church Celebrates 100th Move-In with BeREAL

For years, St. Martin’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Austin has partnered with Upbring’s BeREAL program, with volunteers dedicating their time to

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Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Michelle’s Journey From New Life to Leadership

When Michelle Calleros first arrived at Upbring New Life Children’s Center (New Life), she couldn’t imagine the future waiting for her. But today,

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Heart First: How Scot’s Story Shapes His Commitment to Upbring’s Mission

When Scot Thomas talks about Upbring, it’s clear that this isn’t just a board seat, it’s a deep, personal commitment. Like many who dedicate their time

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Half a Million Dollars Raised for Children and Families: A Heartfelt Thanks to Our Incredible Donors

We are deeply grateful to our generous donors for helping us raise over $500,000 for the children and families in our care through three incredible galas this

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Endless Love: The Patino’s Adoption Story

Maria and Antonio Patino tell their children, J’Anthony and Camila, “I love you” every chance they get.   After all, “everybody needs to

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Alpha Xi Delta at Texas Tech Creating Lasting Change for Lubbock’s Foster Care 

Since 2022, the young women of Alpha Xi Delta – Kappa Beta Chapter at Texas Tech University have shown exceptional dedication to supporting foster

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Your Holiday Season Generosity is Hope in Motion for Texas Children

We are truly overwhelmed with gratitude for the extraordinary generosity of our donors, volunteers, and community partners who made our Hope in Motion

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Empowering Futures: Donors Equip 200+ Foster Kids for Summer and Fall School Success

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, over 200 children in Foster in Texas (FIT), are kicking off the 2024-2025 school year beaming with

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Volunteer’s Commitment Strengthens Upbring’s Mission and Community Outreach

At Upbring, we’re fortunate to have volunteers whose passion and dedication help amplify our mission. Among them is Kerrin Gaenzle, who has championed

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Generous Donors Empower Over 200 Children in Foster Care with Back-to-School Essentials

We are thrilled to announce that because of the incredible generosity of donors like you who supported Upbring’s 2024 Back-to-School Drive, over 200

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From Heartbreak to Joy

“It was Mother’s Day when Paul and I found out we couldn’t conceive,” Kristen remembers. It was a devastating blow to the newlyweds. “It

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Loving the Littlest Ones

Sandy and David had two young sons when Sandy felt strongly that there was another baby in her future. She tried for five years to get pregnant, but to

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