To Those Who Lead Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT) is an organization rooted in the belief that peace is possible when we choose respect, understanding, and compassion for one another. Through interfaith dialogue, service, and celebration, we work every day to cultivate communities where people of all backgrounds and […]
Read MoreArchive for June 2nd, 2026
Doing Good Together: Ajit Giani
Oneness Is Not an Ideal—It Is Our Responsibility We Baha’is believe that the most important task before us is bringing about the oneness of humankind. And perhaps there has never been a time in our history when this principle —this idea — is more critical. I’ll tell you honestly, I got to a point where I felt depressed. I stopped […]
Read MoreDoing Good Together: Lubna Zeidan
Growing Up Technically and legally, you are considered an adult at age 18 in the US. But we all know that a button is not pushed on our 18th birthdays to make us instant adults. I’ve been a legal adult for over 50 years now and I am a different adult today than I […]
Read MoreiACT for Refugees: Sadaf Mudares
My name is Sadaf Mudares, and I am deeply honored to stand before you today. My journey to this moment has been filled with challenges and triumphs. Four years ago, my family and I moved to the United States from Afghanistan, a country where women are often deprived of their basic […]
Read MoreHands on Housing: Delores Nash
Mrs. Delores Nash is one of our incredible homeowners in the Hands on Housing program! She has the voice of an angel and sings with her church choir every Sunday. She has recently had to move from using a walker to using a motorized wheelchair full-time. Hands on Housing is […]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Roshan Vije
How long have you been in Austin?I’ve been in Austin since I was nine months old. How long have you volunteered with iACT?I have volunteered with iACT since I was in 8th grade in 2023. What made you want to volunteer with iACT?Our school does a service project every winter for all […]
Read MoreBoard Spotlight: Michael Whellan
Michael Whellan brings decades of legal expertise and community leadership to iACT’s Board of Directors. A partner at Armbrust & Brown, Michael specializes in real estate, land use, and litigation, helping clients navigate complex legal and governmental processes throughout Central Texas. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Michael has a long […]
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Andres Garcia
Where are you from? I am from San Antonio, Texas. How long have you been in Austin? I’ve been living in Austin since 2017, so almost 10 years! What do you do at iACT? I am the Communications Coordinator at iACT. What’s the most challenging thing about the work you […]
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