By Chad Pevateaux, iACT for Refugees Program Director
Hanif Dadgar is an iACT success story. Persecuted in Afghanistan as part of the Hazara ethnic group, he came to Austin in January of 2022 and got connected to iACT’s refugee program.…
By Jezmarie Allen
We at iACT’s Hands on Housing department, have some of the most amazing homeowners as our clients. They are some of the most inspiring and sweetest people I have met. One of our lovely homeowners who is …
By Lubna Zeidan, iACT Employee Engagement Director
Zizi Ellison is teacher of the year at Walnut Creek Elementary School!
Who? And why the exclamation mark, you may ask. We are excited at iACT because Zizi is a member of the …
These days iACT’s Hands on Housing program is buzzing with projects, grant-funded repairs, and activity throughout the year, but many people may remember that the genesis and heart of the Hands on Housing program grew from volunteer event days much …
By Jezmarie Allen
I had a pleasure meeting and spending some time with the lovely Ms. Barbara Simota, she is a retired AISD teacher. She began a garden landscape company called Barbara Butterfly. She designed gardens for butterflies and bees, …
As Volunteer Coordinator for iACT, I must admit that the most rewarding and satisfying experience is to witness our clients receive life-changing services. Particularly with our Handy Helper program, perhaps this experience is more heightening as I personally witness low-income …
By Farida Naqshbandi, iACT’s ELI Testing Specialist
iACT’s Refugee program helps newly arrived refugees with English language classes, youth mentorship and health and wellness education. I work with Afghan Refugees to help them get enrolled in ELI (English Language Instruction) …
Ms. Rose Sears, iACT Hands on Housing Client
From the moment you meet Ms. Sears, you can tell there is something special about the way she shows up in the world. She came to iACT in need of major home …
By Teddy Sass, iACT Youth Program Coordinator
The most effective way you can help a refugee is to commit your time to supporting them. Spending time with someone who values your thoughts and your advice is not only rewarding, but …
Alvin Gibson, Hands on Housing Client
Mr. Gibson has been living in his home in East Austin for over forty years. He was born and raised in Austin. At fifteen years old, he watched his dad build the home in …
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