Promotes activism in resolving community issues, organizing rallies,
pressuring the city to better the Austin community, and working on
behalf of the poor by representing their interests.
Promotes activism in resolving community issues, organizing rallies,
pressuring the city to better the Austin community, and working on
behalf of the poor by representing their interests.
The John Hay is one of several elementary schools that have a food garden/Cooking Matters program in partnership with Urban Habitat Chicago. Students take home food from the gardens and parents also contribute to the program.
A non profit that provides job training, life skills programs, and services for ex-offenders to improve the quality of life in the Austin community.
Bethel New Life has done extensive work in encouraging sustainable development through energy efficient buildings. They also have provided services and assistance to community residents.
To work collaboratively to create an infrastructure of sustainable resouces, systems, and networks that provide economic and educational opportunities that improve the quality of life with Austin community.
A collection of 15 gardens around the Austin community, are used to host garden walks and community events.