Free Lunch ATX
Austin, TX

Free Lunch ATX is a collective of Austin creatives who reduce food insecurity by cooking and serving food and engaging in food access advocacy by publishing a quarterly magazine. Their main focus is on the health of those who are experiencing homelessness in our community.

We Are Blood
Austin, TX : 501(c)(3) organization

We Are Blood is still providing and protecting the community blood, still inspiring Central Texans to save lives locally. As the exclusive community blood supplier, We Are Blood now serves over 40 hospitals and medical facilities in a 10 county area.

PHX Children’s Hospital: Homeless Youth Outreach Program
Phoenix, AZ

The Crews’n Healthmobile has been providing medical care to homeless and at-risk children and youth in metropolitan Phoenix. Each year, the Crews’n staff provide examinations, immunizations, medications, and health education to more than 2,200 kids and teens.

Arizona Dream Act Coalition
Phoenix, AZ

The Arizona Dream Act Coalition envisions a world where our undocumented immigrant community along with its inter-sectional communities can live, work and attain access to education with dignity, justice and without fear of political persecution.

Saint Louise House
Austin, TX : 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Saint Louise House provides housing and essential wraparound services to Austin-area women and their children who are experiencing homelessness.  Their goal is for families to stay together and develop long-term stability and self-sufficiency, breaking the cycle of poverty and homelessness two generations at a time.

The Other Ones Foundation
Austin, TX : 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

The Other Ones Foundation is a nonprofit that offers humanitarian aid, case management, and extremely low-barrier work opportunities to people experiencing homelessness in Austin, TX.

Pipeline Worldwide
Arizona (Global) : 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

A conduit since 2008, facilitating connections between donors and vulnerable communities in East Africa. Pipeline acts as a catalyst and provides funding, time and resources for projects that will deliver access to clean water, sanitation, education and healthcare to the most impoverished regions.

Shrimad Rajchandra Love & Care: PHX
Phoenix, AZ : 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Community support and development programs delivering high quality, charitable and sustainable initiatives for the welfare of mankind, animals and the environment.

St. Mary’s Food Bank
Phoenix, AZ : 501(c)(3) non-profit entity

St. Mary’s Food Bank is truly a community-based organization. Individual donors, corporate donors, and private grants help feed hungry individuals and families in our area. Serving 9 of Arizona’s 15 counties, we are committed to volunteerism, building community relationships and improving the quality of life for Arizonans in need.

Keep Austin Fed
Austin, TX : 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Their mission is to reduce hunger and help the environment by connecting surplus food with our neighbors in need. Today our volunteers rescue thousands of meals each month, feeding hundreds of our neighbors living with food insecurity — the 1 in 7 people in Austin who do not know where their next meal will come from.

Flo Code
Austin, TX : 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Flo Code is a leader and support organization in the Austin community donating over 330,000 menstrual products (and counting!) to 30+ organizations , shelters and natural disaster victims.  Their goal is to educate and bring awareness to end the stigma of menstruation in our society.

North Phoenix Hope Center
Phoenix, AZ : Church / Center

A charitable center providing food pantry, health clinic, housing assistance and other supportive services to those in need.

Southwest Kids Cancer Foundation
Phoenix, Arizona : 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Southwest Kids Cancer Foundation was created to preserve and advance Arizona Camp Sunrise and Sidekicks programs for pediatric cancer patients, survivors and their siblings.

Carrying Hope
Austin, TX : 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Carrying Hope is a nonprofit organization with a goal of giving a Hope Pack filled with comfort items and necessities to every child entering the foster care system in Central Texas.

BISNOW: Austin State of the Market
Austin, TX : Conference

Live from Preserve 620 our President Brad Nelsen speaks about navigating Austin’s boom ” With So Many Developments In The Pipeline, How Is Austin Preserving Its Charm?”

Go Red for Women
National : 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

The American Heart Association’s signature women’s initiative, Go Red for Women, is a comprehensive platform designed to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally.

It’s no longer just about wearing red; it’s no longer just about sharing heart health facts.

The Refuge Ranch
Austin, TX : non-profit

The Refuge for DMST™ (Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking) has a very specific mission: To provide trauma-informed, long-term restoration community with on-site services for girls, minors through age 19, who have been exploited through sex trafficking

Mobile Loaves + Fishes: Community First! Village
Austin, TX : 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Mobile Loaves & Fishes is leading an unprecedented collaborative effort to mitigate homelessness in the city of Austin. This transformative community exists to care for and serve our friends who are coming out of chronic homelessness and yearn for a permanent place to call home.

Feed My Starving Children
Mesa, AZ : Nonprofit

Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) believes hope starts with food. FMSC is dedicated to seeing every child whole in body and spirit. FMSC works with food distribution partners that stay with communities for the long haul, empowering them to move from relief to development.

Waterloo Greenway (Creek Show)
Austin, TX : Non-Profit

Waterloo Greenway Conservancy creates and maintains an extraordinary urban park system and a restored Waller Creek, in partnership with the City of Austin, for the benefit of all. During the month of November, The Creek Show takes place; a 11-night display of illuminating art created by teams of visionary local artists, ambitious landscape architects, and extraordinary designers.

Fortlandia (Wildflower Center)
Austin, TX : Private Non-profit Research Organization

“Hidden in Plain Sight” is one of 10 forts selected for the 2019 Fortlandia exhibition at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Along with American Constructors, Nelsen Partners designed Hidden in Plain Sight which recalls the excitement and wonder of playing childhood games such as hide-and-seek. Check out full project page here!

PARK(ing) Day
International : Public Space

Check out our installation for 09/20/2019. Around the globe, people are celebrating the international PARK(ing) Day, an initiative to promote re-thinking of public space. It always takes place the 3rd friday of september. The idea is to transform parking lots into parks, playgrounds, BBQ parties, gardens.

Boys & Girls Clubs
Phoenix, AZ : Nonprofit

For more than 70 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley – Arizona (formerly East Valley and Metro Phoenix organizations) have provided thousands of parents with proven programs that help to develop their kids into strong, responsible young adults.

AIA: Design Voice 3×2 (DV3x2)
Austin, TX : Internship Program

DV3x2 Program was initiated to give high school students interested in design a glimpse of the daily life of the professional field prior to delving into a university program. Students will apply to the program, with interests in design disciplines including Architecture, Engineering, and Construction.

Casa Marianella
Austin, TX : non-profit

Casa Marianella welcomes displaced immigrants and promotes self-sufficiency by providing shelter and support services. In addition to shelter, Casa offers access to legal and medical resources, food, clothing, English classes, and other resources.

Urban Roots
Austin, TX : non-profit

Urban Roots cultivates leadership skills through food and farming to transform the lives of young people and inspire, engage, and nourish the community.

Andre House
Phoenix, AZ : Ministry

André House is a ministry to the homeless and poor populations of the Phoenix area. André House was founded by two Holy Cross Priests in 1984, combining elements of the Catholic Worker movement with the charism of the Congregation of Holy Cross. 550 Guests Served daily; 171,600 Meals served Annually, 1,800 guest laundry loads per year, 7,400 showers per year, and 7,700 clothing sets per year.

Southwest Kids Cancer Foundation
Arizona : non-profit

In honor of Morgan Schnorr and the Schnorr Family; Nelsen Partners made a $5,000 USD donation.

Southwest Kids’ Cancer Foundation, Inc is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization created to preserve and advance Arizona Camp Sunrise and Sidekicks programs for pediatric cancer patients, survivors and their siblings.

Feed My Starving Children
Arizona : Non-profit

Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is a Christian non-profit organization committed to feeding God’s starving children hungry in body and spirit.

The process is simple:

• People just like you donate funds for the meal ingredients.
• Volunteers hand-pack the meals.
• Meals are donated to FMSC food partners around the world.
• Kids are fed and lives are saved!

Ak-Chin Masik Tas Charity
Phoenix, AZ : organization

Erston, Jeff, Ron, + Steve played in the Ak-Chin Masik Tas Charity Golf Tournament with 100% of the net proceeds benefiting the Special Olympics of Arizona. Organization helps individuals with intellectual disabilities in creating their own gateway to empowerment, competence, acceptance and joy – Nelsen Partners was a supporting sponsor.

Neighborhood Ministries
Phoenix, AZ : non-profit

Nelsen Partners has maintained a relationship with Neighborhood Ministries for more than 16 years, working pro-bono to revitalize an old and dilapidated silo building into an education center and kid’s playground for their congregation and community.

Project page: Neighborhood Ministries

Empty Bowl Project
Austin, TX : Non-profit

The Austin Empty Bowl Project is an effort by Austin area potters to fight hunger. All donations go to Kids Cafe, a program of the Central Texas Food Bank, and Meals for Kids, a program of Meals on Wheels Central Texas.  As a proud sponsor we made a donation, painted bowls, served soup, participated in silent auctions, and saw hundreds and hundreds of ceramic bowls taken home as sign of support and love.

University High School ATX
Austin, TX : Education

Nelsen Partners was thrilled to attend to University High School’s “Fall Giving Breakfast 2018” where we participated in their auction by contributing $2,500 for UHS’ future Staff Training. University High School is a sober high school in Austin, Texas for ninth through twelfth grade students in recovery from a substance abuse disorder who are committed to remaining abstinent from alcohol and other drugs.

Arizona D-backs Foundation
Phoenix, AZ : Charity

Arizona Diamondbacks and the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation have made charitable contributions totaling more than $50 million to non-profit organizations from across Arizona. In addition, more than $10 million in tickets and autographed merchandise has been donated to non-profits, schools, auctions, and events.

The Contemporary: RAD Film Series
Austin, TX : Art Organization

ROOFTOP ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN FILM SERIES.

Year throughout year, Nelsen Partners is a proud supporter and sponsor of the RAD Film Series. Join us for a drink or two during spring or fall series in at the Jones Center; across the street (609 Congress Ave).

Con Mi MADRE
Austin, TX : Non-profit

Con Mi MADRE is a two-generation organization that empowers young Latinas and their mothers through education and support services that increase preparedness, participation, and success in post-secondary education.

Love to Ride Austin
Austin, TX : non-profit

Love to Ride Austin is a platform designed to get more people cycling, while promoting local vendors and celebrating good ol’ human interaction. Their approach achieves sustained behavior change by creating competition between companies within Central Texas.

Nelsen Partners participated in the MAY CHALLENGE and resulted as 2nd place ATX riders! But 1st place as design/architecture firm!

Red Nose Day
AZ : non-profit

Red Nose Day has raised more than $100 million in the U.S. in three years to help end child poverty. Beneficiaries of the Red Nose Day Fund include the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, which provides safe places for children to learn and play after school; Children’s Health Fund, which brings essential medical services to underserved children; hunger relief organization Feeding America; Save the Children, which provides critical early childhood programs, as well as charity: water; City Year; Covenant House; Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance; International Rescue Committee; Laureus Sport for Good; Oxfam America; Rotary/End Polio Now; UnidosUS; and The Global Fund.

ACE Mentoring Program Austin
Austin, TX : Education

Architecture. Construction. Engineering.

The ACE Mentor Program of America, Inc. (ACE) helps mentor high school students and inspires them to pursue careers in design and construction.

Nelsen Partners is currently supporting the ACE program. In 2018 we made a donation to the organization, Brad Nelsen participated as judge, and we participated all year with 2 active staff members; Johanna Spencer (Board Director) and Aubrey Van Nierkerk  (Volunteer).

Thunderbird Christian Elementary
Scottsdale, AZ : Private School

Serving the East Valley of the Phoenix metropolitan area, TCE is located on the beautiful campus of Thunderbird Adventist Academy.

Thunderbird Christian Elementary is fully accredited with the National Council for Private Schools and has a proven track record of providing strong academics in a loving, positive, Christian environment, for over fifty years.

Students consistently score high on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills Achievement Tests, but more importantly, they are nurtured and taught to love Jesus and respect themselves and others.

Friends For Life Animal Rescue
Gilbert, AZ : non-profit, no-kill

Nelsen Partners’ team did a donation drive at the Scottsdale office for Friends For Life Animal Rescue. Firends for life is a nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter in Gilbert, AZ.