How often do we hear derogatory remarks about people receiving governmental assistance? American Economist George Gilder once said that “the welfare culture tells a man he is …
iACT’s Refugee program is in need of assistance from volunteers who wish to celebrate World Refugee Day with free music, food, and family activities! This year’s World Refugee Day will be held on Saturday June 18 at the Bullock Texas …
Christina Johnson, a mentor with iACT for Refugees, was recently featured in The Daily Texan. Here’s what the paper had to say about her involvement with iACT:
“After college, she hopes to increase international literacy for refugees, a cause …
On Saturday morning a group of volunteers from St. Edward’s University helped with a massive re-organization of the Hands on Housing supply sheds. It’s never looked better! We couldn’t have done it without these amazing volunteers, thank you!
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I am a student at the University of Texas and have been volunteering with Hands on Housing as the client services intern since September of this year. All …
This article was written by iACT’s Outreach Specialist Alyssa Haney.
Willie Mae Brown has seen and done much and had many people in her life that spans nearly 94 years. But for this widow, and many other seniors, loneliness now …
This article was written by Barbara Budde, who recently retired as the Secretariat Director for Justice & Charity with the Catholic Diocese of Austin. This article was originally published in the Diocese Catholic Newsletter
In our Catholic tradition, May is …
This article was written by Refugee Program Assistant and Americorps Member Daniel Cleland.
*The students’ names have been changed to protect their privacy.
When Abdul* arrived in Austin last year, he was 13 years old, spoke very little English and …
“Street Store” is an international, internet-based open-source project in which local groups can coordinate a pop-up outdoor clothing donation event for those in need in their city.
On April 22, students attending iACT for Refugees ESL classes attended a “Street …
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