Members of the refugee program recently visited the Refugee Collective Farm to learn more about their community farmer program. This incredible program offers 750-square-foot plots to refugees to farm themselves and supports them with knowledge, tools, and seeds. Refugee Collective even helps them sell the extra food through their community […]
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Doing Good Together: Sharing Good Medicine
By Skye Howell Sharing Good Medicine: Passing our spiritual practices to the next generation The world feels so heavy in this moment, and many of us are silently carrying the weight of grief, health concerns and uncertainty about the future. We need spiritual practices for daily living that bolster our […]
Read MoreDoing Good Together: I Understand Why Many Wonderful People Hate Religion
By Rev. Jim Rigby I UNDERSTAND WHY MANY WONDERFUL PEOPLE HATE RELIGION I certainly understand why many wonderful people hate religion. I know intelligent and compassionate people who use the word “religion” as a synonym for superstition, hierarchy and every form of intolerance. Religious people have certainly done much damage […]
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Chad Pevateaux
Where are you from? Born in Houston but grew up in Austin. How long have you been in Austin? I was twenty years away but am happy to be back home in Austin since October 2022 What do you do at iACT? I am the refugee program co-director. I help […]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Cathy Norman
How long have you been in Austin? I moved to Austin in 1976 to attend the University of Texas, and for all intents and purposes never really left. I have always had extended family in Austin and I have always loved it here. How long have you volunteered with iACT? […]
Read MoreDoing Good Together: Faith as a Bridge
02/05/20263 minute read By Elham Sadat As the Christmas season gives way to a new year, many of us pause—reflecting on what has been and quietly hoping for what might be. Across traditions and beliefs, this season invites renewal: a fresh start, a softer heart, a deeper commitment to what […]
Read MoreWaiting Is Not Easy
Andres Garcia01/02/2020 3 minute read This article was written by Rev. Lee Lever, Pastor of the Austin Mennonite Church and a member of Veterans for Peace. Rev. Lee Lever I am writing this piece at the beginning of the Advent season, a time when Christians reflect on waiting, waiting for God […]
Read MoreiACT Volunteer Spotlight: Mary Evan
Where are you from/Where did you grow up? I am from and grew up in Minneapolis, MN. I have been in Austin for 31 years. I also served 10 years in the USAF where I got to live in Washington D.C., Michigan, Texas, Philippines and Sicily (Italy). How did you […]
Read MoreDoing Good Together: Love Without Rules
By Phyllis Everette, CEO and Founder of Saffron Trust Women’s Foundation “Mom, I left some Dove chocolate on the counter for you!” she called, already halfway down the hall, already leaning toward the next flight, the next beginning. She knows my sweet spot, I thought, smiling at the small kindness […]
Read MoreiACT Board Spotlight: Shakeel Rashed
We’re honored to highlight Shakeel Rashed, who has served on the iACT Board of Directors for five years and was recently named Board President. Shakeel brings deep experience as a technologist, entrepreneur, investor, and community leader based in Austin, TX—with over 20 years working at the forefront of emerging technologies from web and mobile to cloud, AI, […]
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