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 […]
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Intern 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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