Rev. Dr. Steven Tomlinson Hope Awards Keynote Addr
April 23rd, 2024
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Mrs. Williams, Hands on Housing Client
Meet Mrs. Williams. She discovered iACT’s Hands on Housing program through one of her friends, who recommended she apply for help with the home the repairs she needed, as they had done. She …
Meet Ms. Henderson. She learned of iACT’s Hand on Housing Program through her brother, who recommended she call us for home repair assistance. As a person living alone with disabilities, Ms. Henderson found herself in need of an accessible …
Meet Ms. Dean. She found out about Hands on Housing from her neighborhood association. Her home was built in 1944 and in need of repairs that she simply could not afford. Her gutters were clogged, the back door would …
At iACT, we have great appreciation for the wonderful volunteers who make our service work possible! In this Volunteer Spotlight iACT Volunteer Travis Blake tells us a little more about himself.
Q: How long have you been in Austin?…