Austin nonprofit aimed at developing youth leaders changes name
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Nonprofit Little Helping Hands changed its name Sept. 17 to Generation SERVE. The nonprofit, located at 8711 Burnet Road, Ste. B-33, Austin, aims to develop the next generation of community-minded leaders through family volunteer opportunities, service learning and youth leadership. www.generationserve.org
By Amy Denney
Amy has worked for Community Impact Newspaper since September 2010, serving as reporter and then senior editor for the Northwest Austin edition and covering transportation. She is now managing editor for the nine publications in the Central Texas area.
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