Austin Coming Together

06/22/2026

Our Weekly Activities in Austin email includes Greater Chicago Food Depository's 6/23 Be Fed. Be Healthy. Be Well event, the 6/24 Managing Family Violence, Trauma, and Stress: Community Action Dialogue Session hosted by Habilitative Systems, Inc., the 6/27 Akazaar community event, and the 7/7 Summer Wellness Open House hosted by PCC Wellness.

06/19/2026

Today we celebrate Juneteenth! We're proud to be anchored in this community. We honor Freedom Day by continuing our daily work with neighbors to build a more just, equitable, and connected Austin.

06/18/2026

TODAY is the final day to help us celebrate the Aspire Center's first anniversary! Come visit and take a tour!

One year ago, we opened our doors — and you walked through them. 🎉 To celebrate our first anniversary, the tenants and staff at the Aspire Center ()are inviting the community back in for four days of building tours, team meet-and-greets, and a chance to explore all the programs and services the Aspire Center has to offer. Come see what we've built — together.

📅 June 15-18 | 📍 5500 W. Madison St.

06/17/2026

One year ago, we opened our doors — and you walked through them. 🎉 To celebrate our first anniversary, the tenants and staff at the Aspire Center ()are inviting the community back in for four days of building tours, team meet-and-greets, and a chance to explore all the programs and services the Aspire Center has to offer. Come see what we've built — together.

📅 June 15-18 | 📍 5500 W. Madison St.

06/16/2026

One year ago, The Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation opened its doors — and you walked through them. 🎉 To celebrate our first anniversary, the tenants and staff are inviting the community back in for building tours, team meet-and-greets, and a chance to explore all the programs and services the Aspire Center has to offer. Come see what we've built — together. 📅 TODAY (6/16) through Thursday, June 18th! | 📍 5500 W. Madison St.

06/15/2026

Our Weekly Activities in Austin email includes the 6/20 Fathers. Family. Legacy Father's Day Photo Experience, the 6/24 Managing Family Violence, Trauma, and Stress: Community Action Dialogue Session hosted by Habilitative Systems, the 7/7 Summer Wellness Open House hosted by PCC Wellness, and the 7/10 Summer Small Business Education Series hosted by the BMO Austin Aspire branch.

06/08/2026

Our Weekly Activities in Austin email includes the 6/11 start of the Austin Town Hall Farmers Market, reminders that Friday, 6/12, is the last day to register for the Summer Dance Lab at Ashley J's Dance Center, the 6/23 Be Fed. Be Healthy. Be Well. GCFD event, and the 7/10 Summer Small Business Education Series hosted by the BMO Austin Aspire branch.

06/05/2026

Today, we want to highlight one of the returning recipients of our Austin Eats Culinary Entrepreneur Grant: Chef Ali Kleiche, founder of Mafunzo International Fitness and Kitchen! As both a chef and a personal trainer, Ali is passionate about empowering his community with the knowledge and resources to live healthier, more balanced lives. At the core of his business is a commitment to holistic wellness - that means nourishing the body, mind, and spirit.

Chef Ali places a strong emphasis on using organic, locally-sourced ingredients, using an abundance of fresh produce from his own garden in his cooking. As a certified personal trainer, he integrates fitness and nutrition coaching into his programs, working closely with clients to develop customized exercise routines and meal plans that cater to their individual needs and goals.

Last year, Mafunzo participated as a vendor at the Austin Town Hall Farmers Market and provided a food demo as well.

Follow them at Mafunzo International Fitness & Kitchen to learn more about their food and services.

06/04/2026

Through their commitment to our Neighborhood Network, BMO U.S. is bringing vital financial resources directly into Austin. Through this collaboration, Austin resident and BMO employee Taloyta “Toi” Strickland works right on the West Side, providing direct financial guidance to neighbors navigating career transitions.

Follow the link to learn more! https://shorturl.at/4sm21

Click here for the interview: https://youtu.be/zly9j4vSGeM?si=gviHo7f0Y5KoSxO8

The BMO Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation is a community-drive...

06/03/2026

Join Manufacturing Renaissance and Wells Fargo for a FREE evening of Food, Fun, and Finances on Tuesday, June 9 at mHUB! Connect with industry professionals, enjoy great food, and gain valuable financial insights to help you build a stronger future.

Register here: https://shorturl.at/YiCs7