OneStar

A nonprofit organization
Fundraise

$7,435 raised by 10 donors

30% complete

$25,000 Goal

For 50 years, the State of Texas has recognized and passionately championed the undeniable power of service and volunteerism. Beginning with the visionary establishment of the Texas Center for Volunteer Action in 1976 and evolving into its dynamic successor, OneStar, in 2004, Texas has invested in fortifying a vibrant nonprofit sector. This long-standing commitment serves as a testament to our steadfast belief in the transformative impact that nonprofits and volunteers bring to the fabric of our society.

Today, OneStar carries out its mission by serving as the state Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives and the State Service Commission, managing a portfolio of federal grant funds for AmeriCorps Texas programs. Through our diverse initiatives, we equip Texans to develop and advance innovative solutions to our state’s most pressing challenges. We are recognized nationally as a statewide voice for the nonprofit sector, a neutral social impact convener, and a trusted, respected partner to foundations, state agencies and the business community. 

 

AmeriCorps 

We administer AmeriCorps funding throughout Texas and engage 3,400 individuals each year in long-term direct service opportunities to advance national service as an effective solution to our state’s toughest social challenges.

Volunteer Texas

We strengthen the statewide volunteer infrastructure, making it easy and accessible for all Texans to contribute and make a difference in their communities by amplifying the work of our regional volunteer centers and volunteer connector organizations via our statewide hub for volunteerism, VolunteerTX.org. 

Rebuild Texas

We equip Texas communities with expertise, resources, and tools to be more resilient during all phases of disasters; we also administer the Rebuild Texas Fund to raise and distribute funding to disaster–impacted areas. 

Together Texas

We strengthen and build a strong nonprofit sector through mission-aligned networks, technical training, and education; and ensure that organizations have the knowledge and resources to effectively address priority issues for local communities.

 Together, we are One Texas, united in building resilient and thriving communities.

Mission

OneStar strengthens Texas communities by creating pathways for individuals and organizations to engage, connect, and accelerate their impact.

Needs

In looking at the existing volunteer infrastructure in Texas, a stark divide between services provided for urban areas versus rural areas emerges. Based on our experience supporting rural communities as they respond to numerous disasters over the years, access to volunteer management resources would strengthen a community's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.

Additionally, OneStar has identified rural volunteers as a specific demographic that will have significant, measurable improvements in the number of volunteers generated and retained to support community needs. To accomplish this, support must be provided to nonprofits and agencies to increase their capacity to engage volunteers.

Funding acquired through North Texas Giving Day will go directly to capacity-building services for North Texas nonprofits based in and/or serving rural communities. This includes training and technical assistance to organizations to leverage volunteers, facilitated learning through workshops and conferences, peer support and networking opportunities, leadership development, and technology support.

Equity Statement

We are One Texas, united in building resilient and thriving communities. OneStar is committed to engaging people with a wide range of identities, perspectives, and experiences representing the rich diversity of Texans, our organizations, and our communities. We are rooted in building strong partnerships and connections across the state with a special focus on engaging with our rural communities.

We are guided by our core beliefs:

We Can All Make a Difference | Service and volunteerism are a cornerstone of what it means to be Texan. Everyone can make a difference and contribute to building thriving communities.

We Are Stronger Together | Our state is vast, and the issues we face are deeply rooted and complex. We believe collaboration is the best way to develop innovative solutions to these systemic problems.

We Lead By Example | We model the leadership we hope to see in our communities. We embrace a culture based on the values of:

• Adaptability & learning

• Partnerships & shared purpose

• Transparency & trust

• Celebrating Texas’ rich diversity

• Always doing our best work for our fellow Texans

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

OneStar

Tax id (EIN)

20-0166368

Guidestar

Causes

Community Improvement

Operating Budget

$3,000,000 - $9,999,999

Counties Served

Fannin, Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hunt, Hood, Grayson, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin

BIPOC Serving

Other, Native American, Hispanic or Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or African American

BIPOC Leadership

Neither/None

Equity Statement

Equity Statement

Address

3000 Pegasus Park Drive Suite 718
Dallas, TX 75247

Phone

512-287-5000

Email

donate@onestarfoundation.org

Website

http://www.onestarfoundation.org

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