Thank you for giving Hope
written by Sadia Tirmizi, iACT’s Development Consultant On April 30th iACT’s annual gala, the Hope Awards, honored four outstanding members of our community for their transformational service to our community: […]
written by Sadia Tirmizi, iACT’s Development Consultant On April 30th iACT’s annual gala, the Hope Awards, honored four outstanding members of our community for their transformational service to our community: […]
written by Matt Giani, Baha’i and doctoral candidate in educational policy and planning at UT It is obvious that we are faced with difficult economic times. In such circumstances governments […]
written by Deborah Schagen, Hands on Housing Program Specialist “So tell me more about this Dutch breakfast,” he shouts to me across the lawn. Mr. Benson is in a wheelchair, […]
As Memorial Day approaches and we remember those who have sacrificed their lives for our nation, The Red Bench interfaith dialogue program will focus on the notion of “just war.” […]
1. Be generous “Make altruism and giving part of your life, and be purposeful about it,” Yes magazine says. “Researcher Elizabeth Dunn found that those who spend money on others reported much greater […]
Date: Monday, May 13, 2013, 7:00 PM Venue: BookPeople RSVP for in event on Meetup.com Our next meeting will be Monday, May 13th at 7 p.m. at Book People. Our book for […]

Bernice, a Hands on Housing client, is a widow and speaks of her husband often. Originally from Cedar Creek (near Bastrop) she still attends her childhood church. Her minister actually […]
by Carla Cheatham, Chaplain for Heart to Heart Hospice in Austin As a chaplain, I am called to help persons access their own faith and/or beliefs to find comfort, meaning, […]
by Jonathan Cannon, Head of Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School On Wednesday of this week [March 15, 2013], I was in New York working with a group of teachers/mentors […]

Lizzie & DW, Hands on Housing clients, have been married for 60 years. They bought their home for $10,500, paying $80.75 per month until it was paid off “free and […]
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