Antonio and Maria Carbajal are pictured in their backyard. Antonio built their chicken coop which holds their three chickens. The couple lives at home with their two adult children who both have special needs. The Carbajal family needed some home repair and new accessibility improvements in their home. Hands on […]
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Board Spotlight: Paul Hudson
Where are you from? How long have you lived in Austin?I was born at St. David’s Hospital here in Austin and have lived here my whole life, other than one year in Brasilia, Brazil when I was 11 years old, and 4 years in College Station, attending Texas A&M University. […]
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Farida Naqshbandi
Q: Where are you from? I’m originally from Kabul, Afghanistan. Q: How long have you been in Austin? I Came to Austin in November 2021. Q: What do you do at iACT? I’m the Refugee Program ELI Coordinator. Q: What is the most challenging thing about the work you do […]
Read MoreDoing Good Together: iACT Board of Directors
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 MoreDoing 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 MoreA Message from Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT) to Those Who Hold Public Office
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 beliefs feel seen, valued, […]
Read MoreA Message from Interfaith Action of Central Texas to Our Muslim Community
Our hearts are deeply saddened by the devastating news from San Diego. We mourn with you in the wake of this horrific violence at the Islamic Center of San Diego and the increasing Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hatred leading to fear that so many in your community continue to endure. There […]
Read MoreDoing Good Together: Rev. Jennifer Cumberbatch
My Kingdom is Not of This World By Rev. Jennifer Cumberbatch A few weekends ago, “No Kings” marches took place all over the country. Presidents are not kings. was the message. Americans are often fascinated by royalty, captivated by the pomp and splendor. Yet, Americans also fancy voting for their leaders. I have […]
Read MoreDoing Good Together: Rev. Don Brewington
I Am Enough, You Are Enough By Rev. Don Brewington Life is to be lived. That’s a true statement—and at the same time, when one makes this statement, it is important to realize that it encompasses all that comes with living. Life holds joys, sorrows, and surprises (both good and not so […]
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