Where are you from?
I’m from all over! I grew up in a military family, and we were lucky enough to be able to live overseas most of my life, but I recently moved from NC after living there for 9 years!
How long have you been in Austin?
I’ve been in Austin for three months now!
What do you do at iACT?
I’m a social work intern so I’m beginning to work alongside development, the youth mentorship program, hands on housing, and health & wellness.
What’s the most challenging thing about the work you do at iACT?
The need is bigger than any one program can meet. Seeing how housing, health, and stability connect makes it hard to accept that we can only help so many people at a time.
What’s the most rewarding thing about the work you do at iACT?
Watching a small, practical act of care, like a home repair or a consistent mentor, shift someone’s sense of safety and dignity.
Why would you encourage others to support the work of iACT?
iACT works with neighbors, not just for them. Your support goes toward safe housing, mentorship, and wellness that ripple out into whole families and communities.