Austin, TX · Early pilot
Howdy, Y'all!
A civic platform connecting volunteers with nonprofits and local businesses. Serve your community, get recognized, earn local rewards.
Serve
Find volunteer opportunities near you
Recognize
Your hours are tracked and verified
Reward
Redeem perks from local businesses
Launching in Austin, TX
Testing with early Partners
Onboarding local Friends
Early pilot in progress
How It Works
Three Simple Steps
Howdy is designed to make community service simple and rewarding.
Serve
Browse volunteer opportunities from local nonprofits and sign up to help.
Recognize
Your service hours are verified by partner organizations and logged to your profile.
Reward
Redeem your verified Y'allars for perks and discounts at participating local businesses.
Partners & Friends
The Kind of Organizations We Are Working With
These are examples of the types of nonprofits and businesses we aim to bring onto Howdy. Specific participants may vary as the pilot grows.
Earn (Partners)
Housing
Local Housing Nonprofit
Help build and repair homes in your neighborhood.
Food Security
Community Food Rescue
Deliver surplus food to shelters and food banks.
Environment
Neighborhood Trail Group
Clean and maintain local trails and green spaces.
Animal Welfare
Animal Rescue Collective
Foster or walk shelter animals awaiting adoption.
Redeem (Friends)
Coffee & Cafe
Neighborhood Coffee Shop
A free drip coffee or discount on specialty drinks.
Books & Media
Local Bookstore
A percentage off your next in-store purchase.
Recreation
Community Recreation Center
Free or discounted entry to local facilities.
Dining
Neighborhood Taco Spot
A free side or discount on your next meal.
Interested in Joining the Pilot?
We are in the early stages and looking for neighbors, nonprofits, and local businesses in Austin who want to help shape Howdy.