Sediqa Gullestany is one of the clients of the iACT Health and Wellness Program. She joined the program while adjusting to life in a new city as an Afghan immigrant. Like many newcomers, she felt uncertain about how the healthcare system works and where to find clear and trustworthy guidance. The […]
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Doing Good Together: New Year, New Hope
By Shakeel Rashed We are at a peculiar inflection point in our collective history. Trust, that binds us together, has eroded across nearly every institution. Government approval ratings hover near historic lows. Journalism faces accusations of bias from all sides while AI-generated content is making it nearly impossible to distinguish […]
Read MoreIntern Spotlight: Aliyah McKoy
Where are you from? El Paso, Texas How long have you been in Austin? 41 months (3.5 years) What do you do at iACT? I am a Bachelor’s of Social work intern; I assist with the Youth Mentorship Program, Hands on Housing, Health and Wellness, and Outreach. What’s the most […]
Read MoreHands on Housing: Belinda Wilson
Mrs. Belinda Wilson is one of our amazing Hands on Housing clients! She is retired and lives alone in her lovely home in East Austin. Mrs. Wilson spends her days taking care of her home and going to her local community center. She said that she is excited to have her […]
Read MoreDoing Good Together: Where My Hope Comes From
by Juliet Walters My name is Juliet Walters. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, but more importantly, I am a follower of Jesus Christ. When people ask me where my hope comes from, my answer is simple: my hope is rooted in my relationship with God. Over the years, I’ve […]
Read MoreBoard Spotlight: Remembering Former iACT Board President Frank Cooksey
Interfaith Action of Central Texas mourns the passing of Frank Cooksey, a former iACT Board President whose life reflected a deep commitment to justice, compassion, and community. Frank served on iACT’s Board of Directors from 1990 to 1998 and served as Board President during his tenure, helping to guide the organization during a formative […]
Read MoreiACT for Refugees: Grisham Middle School
This holiday season, iACT celebrates the generosity of local students who supported a refugee family through the Season for Caring campaign. Grisham Middle School students collected gifts and necessities for the Babrakzai family, who arrived in Austin from Afghanistan in 2023, setting a new school record for donations. Their compassion and community […]
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Anell Mejia
Where are you from? I’m a little bit from all over. My family is from Dominican Republic. I was born in New York City, and I have lived for over 10+ years in both New Orleans, Louisiana and Austin, Texas. All of these places have had an impact on who […]
Read MoreHands on Housing: Daniel Llanes
Daniel Llanes was one of our wonderful Hands on Housing clients who passed away in December. Mr. Llanes was entrusting Hands on Housing with repairing his beautiful home and creative space. He is survived by his daughter Carmen who, when announcing her father’s death, said he “took his place among […]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Traci Clayton
How long have you been in Austin? I’ve lived in Austin for over 15 years! How long have you volunteered with iACT? I’m new to iACT. Being an assistant ESL teacher is my first “gig,” and I had my first class in September. What made you want to volunteer with iACT? […]
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