Maxwell Locke & Ritter was grateful to once again participate in Amplify Austin Day, the largest day of giving in Central Texas.
Now in our eighth year as a Business Fundraiser, our team joined thousands across the region in supporting the organizations that strengthen our community. Each year, Amplify Austin Day is a reminder of what’s possible when people come together around a shared purpose.
A Meaningful Year of Participation
This year, our team showed up in a strong and thoughtful way, with nearly 70% of our firm joining together to support more than 130 nonprofit organizations. Together, our people contributed over $20,000 to nonprofits across Central Texas. We were also honored to be recognized for the highest employee participation rate in the midsize business category, an acknowledgment that reflects our team’s collective commitment to giving back.
“Amplify Austin Day is a powerful example of how our Central Texas community shows up for one another,” said Lesley Hargraves, Incoming Leading Partner at Maxwell Locke & Ritter and Ex-Officio Board Member of I Live Here I Give Here. “Each year, I’m inspired by the generosity and intention behind how people give their time and resources. It’s encouraging to see our team come together to support nonprofit organizations and to be part of a broader community effort that makes a real difference across Central Texas.”
“Through my involvement with I Live Here I Give Here, I’ve gained insight into the impact Amplify Austin Day makes across our region,” said Punja Patel, Board Member of I Live Here I Give Here and Audit Partner at Maxwell Locke & Ritter. “It’s so encouraging to see so many individuals and organizations come together to support causes that matter most to them.”
A Collective Impact Across Central Texas
Organized by I Live Here I Give Here, Amplify Austin Day continues to make a significant impact across the region. In 2026, the event brought together more than 27,000 donors to support nearly 750 nonprofit organizations, raising $9.3 million. Since 2013, I Live Here I Give Here has raised more than $130 million to support local organizations and the critical services they provide.
A Culture of Giving That Continues to Grow
At Maxwell Locke & Ritter, community is one of the pillars that guide our firm, alongside our people and our clients. Participating in Amplify Austin Day is one of the many ways we live that commitment in a tangible way. We’re grateful for the opportunity to support organizations across Central Texas and to be part of a community that shows up so generously year after year. It’s one reflection of our ongoing commitment to supporting the people, organizations, and communities that make this region such a special place to live and work.
