Glimmer Austin

05/28/2026

Glimmer Austin partners with The Charlie Center to support its mission of providing compassionate services and resources to individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability in the Austin community.

05/27/2026

We are excited to announce the Glimmer Austin 2026 Spring Grantees!

These incredible organizations are leading transformative work across Austin by supporting families, expanding access to housing and recovery services, fighting food insecurity, and creating pathways to opportunity.

Together, we continue our mission to alleviate poverty and illuminate lives across our community.

05/21/2026

A Glimmer of Hope Founders, Philip & Donna Berber, are named the 2026 Outstanding Philanthropists of the Year by AFP Greater Austin Chapter.

05/21/2026

Celebrating our founders, Phillip and Donna Berber, on being recognized as the 2026 Outstanding Philanthropists of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Austin Chapter.

Their generosity, vision, and commitment to uplifting our community through Glimmer Austin continue to create lasting impact across Central Texas.


Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)

05/18/2026

Glimmer Austin partners with Jeremiah Program to support families on their path toward stability, education, and long-term success. Together, we are investing in brighter futures and stronger communities across Austin.

05/15/2026

Congratulations to the Emerge 19 class of Leadership Austin. We are excited to share that our Director of Grants & Programs, Salwa Yordi, is now an Emerge alumni.

05/12/2026

Vote for Glimmer Austin partner Recovery Outside! 💚
Support their incredible work helping individuals heal through recovery, community, and the outdoors.

Vote for the people and places that make Austin unique

05/08/2026

Glimmer Austin partners with to support women and children transitioning from homelessness to healthy, independent lives. Founded in 2000, Saint Louise House, provides safe, affordable housing and wraparound services for women-led families experiencing homelessness in Austin.

05/06/2026

Glimmer Austin partnered with the Leadership Austin Emerge Class 19 cohort as they completed their journey of leadership, connection, and community impact.

To close the course, Glimmer Austin Founder Philip Berber shared an inspiring message with the Emerge 19 cohort, encouraging leaders to continue creating meaningful change across Austin.

Thank you to Leadership Austin and the entire Emerge 19 class for your commitment to building a stronger, more connected community.

05/04/2026

Glimmer Austin partners with Sunday Lunchbox to fight food insecurity in Austin—supporting the delivery of nutritious, community-inspired meals to families who need it most.