Category: Around Town

Around Town, Austin Texas, Celebration

Celebrating a Decade of Service: Mission Accomplished 10th Anniversary Carnival

Damita Miller-Shanklin Mission Accomplished, an organization dedicated to providing laundry services for those experiencing homelessness, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a family-friendly indoor carnival on July 13th. This milestone event will take place from 1 PM to 4 PM, offering fun, food, and games for all ages while highlighting the incredible journey and impact of the organization over the past decade. A Decade of … Continue reading Celebrating a Decade of Service: Mission Accomplished 10th Anniversary Carnival

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Around Town, Black Men, June-July Issue

Feature Story:Finding Community and Connection at Sans Bar: A Safe Haven in Austin

Damita Miller-Shanklin Austin Texas is a city of vibrant culture and rapid change. This transformation has been both fascinating and eye opening. Chris Marshall moved to Austin 17 years ago and has watched the landscape change including areas that are almost unrecognizable. Marshall is the Owner of the Sans Bar. Marshall has found a way to contribute positively to the community through the creation of … Continue reading Feature Story:Finding Community and Connection at Sans Bar: A Safe Haven in Austin

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Around Town, Children, News

Central Texas Business Incubator Launches Innovative Program to Support Childcare Providers

Source: Monica Peña, Director of Community Relations, Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI) According to a recent survey from childcare platform Care.com, the average cost to enroll a child in a licensed day care can set you back $16,692 annually in 2024, or $321 a week for just one child, a little less for infants. That’s 25% of the average U.S. income putting childcare out of … Continue reading Central Texas Business Incubator Launches Innovative Program to Support Childcare Providers

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Around Town, Black Men, Feature Story, June-July Issue

Black Men Shaping Our Future: Featuring Chris Marshall

Summer Issue-June/July 2024 Ujima’s Summer features Chris Marshall, Founder and Owner of Sans Bar. It is a place for everyone can enjoy non-alcoholic cocktails while being a part of a fun community. This issue also mentions summer and other holidays. We hope you enjoy reading our latest issue. Please share with your followers, friends and family. Continue reading Black Men Shaping Our Future: Featuring Chris Marshall

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Around Town, Black Men, News

Willie Williams to be Inducted into the Southwestern College Leaders in Service Hall of Fame

by Charles Osen Two Southwestern College graduates and one retired faculty will be inducted into the Southwestern College Leaders in Service Hall of Fame for the Social Sciences on Friday, April 19, as part of the college’s celebration of Founders Day Weekend.  Willie Williams, Austin, is one of the inductees. Williams, a 1968 graduate of Southwestern College, has over 50 years of experience in the … Continue reading Willie Williams to be Inducted into the Southwestern College Leaders in Service Hall of Fame

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