When is Violence Justified?
As Memorial Day approaches and we remember those who have sacrificed their lives for our nation, The Red Bench interfaith dialogue program will focus on the notion of “just war.” Unfortunately, violence is a part of the human condition. When is its use justified? How do we reconcile the teaching of our faith traditions with violence? These questions have troubled mankind for millennia. Join
Spirituality Book Club – May 13
Date: Monday, May 13, 2013, 7:00 PM Venue: BookPeople RSVP for in event on Meetup.com Our next meeting will be Monday, May 13th at 7 p.m. at Book People. Our book for May is Minimalism: Live a Meaningful Life by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. ISBN: 978-0615648224 At age 30, Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus left their six-figure corporate careers, jettisoned most of their
Save the Date – World Refugee Day
Proudly Announcing the 2013 Hope Award Honorees!
The theme for the 2013 Hope Awards gala is “Service – A Life’s Journey” and Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT) will be honoring four Austinites who embody social engagement and transformational service to our community. Alex Winkelman – Executive Director, Citizen Generation Senator Kirk Watson and Liz Watson - State Senator and Community Leader Patsy Woods Martin – Founder and Executive Director, I Live
iACT’s 2013 Hope Awards Honorees
This year’s Hope Awards, “Service – A Life’s Journey” would like to recognize our 2013 Honorees. Alex Winkelman – Executive Director, Citizen Generation An inspirational young leader who has already launched several innovative philanthropic ventures, Alex represents the future of social entrepreneurship in Austin. Patsy Woods Martin – Founder and Executive Director, I Live Here, I Give Here Serving as the volunteer Executive Director of
Amplify Austin – Meet Paula
Here’s the story of one of the many individuals changed by our work… Sometimes, you can leave Austin just by walking through a door… at least the Austin we think we know. That’s how iACT’s Hands on Housing staff felt when they first walked through Paula’s front door. Paula is 66 years old and has lived in the same modest house for nearly her
Amplify Austin – Meet Andy
Here’s the story of one of the many individuals changed by our work… Andy is a 37 year-old refugee from Cuba. Facing a future with no job and no economic prospects in his home country, Andy went to Ecuador to see if he could find employment. (Ecuador is one of the few nations that will allow Cuban “tourists” in without a visa.) Unable to
Amplify Austin – Meet Qusay
Here’s the story of one of the many individuals changed by our work… Qusay is a 24 year-old refugee from Iraq. When he was 18 years old, Qusay, along with his brothers and sisters, were enjoying a game of volleyball in a neighborhood playground when a suicide bomber drove his car into the crowd and blew up the vehicle. Over a dozen individuals were
Amplify Austin – Meet George
Here’s the story of one of the many individuals changed by our work… George is an 80 year-old retiree who has many fine memories of “old Austin.” He worked as a bartender for many years at the Driskill Hotel and at one of the elite private clubs that used to surround the capitol. During those years, he met President Lyndon Johnson; First Lady, Lady
Amplify Austin – Meet Desire
Here’s the story of one of the many individuals changed by our work… Désiré is a 40 year-old refugee from Burundi in East Africa. Désiré was a Judge in his home country, but after following his conscience and freeing a political prisoner, he was kidnapped by government thugs, brutally tortured for four days and left for dead in the jungle. Désiré survived and after