Following is a list of the Austin-area organizations we’ve had the pleasure to support, either directly or through our Community Partner program (see above). As of June 2008, more than $1,500 has been raised to further the missions of these worthy groups.

	2008 U.S. Paralympic & Texas Stampede Wheelchair Rugby Teams paralympics.usoc.org & www.FearTheSteer.com Wheelchair Rugby was developed in Canada during the 1970s by athletes with quadriplegia. At the Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games it was presented as a demonstration sport and it was officially included on the Paralympic Programme at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games. In 2006, it is practiced by 22 countries. Wheelchair Rugby is an intense, physical team sport for male and female athletes with quadriplegia (tetraplegia). The sport can be very physical as athletes attempt to carry the ball over the opponent's goal line.
	Hospice Austin www.hospiceaustin.org Hospice Austin provides family-centered, quality end-of-life care that emphasizes compassion, dignity, independence and respect. Hospice Austin is committed to relieving physical, emotional and spiritual pain so that life can be experienced as fully and hopefully as possible.
	SIMS Foundation www.simsfoundation.org The SIMS Foundation was founded in 1995 by the friends and family of Sims Ellison, a young Austin musician who died that summer from suicide after battling depression. Their aim was to provide low-cost counseling and other mental health services that would be tailored specifically to the needs of musicians and their families. Today SIMS continues to support the local music community by providing such services.
	Austin Children’s Shelter www.austinchildrenshelter.org The Austin Children’s Shelter is an emergency shelter offering a safe haven for children who are removed from their homes due to life-threatening abuse or neglect. The children who come through our doors are traumatized, hurt, angry and despondent. For more than 20 years, ACS has provided the high quality care and critical services they need to begin the healing process including individual and group therapy, medical and dental care, and educational assistance. The individual attention given to the needs of each child helps them to feel safe while re-building their self-esteem. Our goal is to reduce the emotional trauma suffered by child victims of abuse and neglect and to lay a foundation of hope for a better future.
	Center For Child Protection www.centerforchildprotection.org Founded in 1989, the Center for Child Protection is the first stop for children who are suspected victims of sexual and physical abuse and for children who have witnessed a violent crime. An accredited children’s advocacy center serving Travis County, children are referred to the Center exclusively by law enforcement, and each child is brought to the Center by a caregiver for a recorded interview, forensic medical exam, counseling, and crisis intervention. All services are provided at no charge and most are available in English and Spanish.

The Austin Aztex Soccer Club is a community-based club that actively supports a number of non-profit organizations in the greater Austin area. As a Community Partner you will be supporting the charitable organization of your choice or as selected from our list, with donations of single game tickets in your name. We also want to recognize you and your employees for the contributions you make to our community.

Gold Level Fee: $4,995
Silver Level Fee: $3,995

Sponsorship Benefits:

• 30 Season Tickets (Gold Level), or 20 Season Tickets (Silver Level) to be donated to the Austin area non-profit of your choice
• Four season passes for you to all 8 home games in 2008
• PA announcement of Community Partners during each home game
• Austin Aztex Community Partner website listing and link
• Listing on the Community Partner ground banner at all home games
• Employee appreciation night including 40 game day tickets
• First option for 2009 program participation

We hope you will consider the Community Partner Program for your business. In addition to supporting some of the selfless volunteers who help in local charity efforts, an element of your support is tax deductible. To find out more, please contact Kay Rawlins at 512-266-4566, or via email at krawlins@austinaztex.com.