Austin Coming Together

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

06/01/2026

Our Weekly Activities in Austin email includes the 6/5 Wear Orange March for Peace Event hosted by BUILD, the 6/20 Fathers. Family. Legacy Father's Day Photo Experience, announcements about the Loretto Hospital's Outpatient Behavioral Health programming, and announcements about Ashley J's Dance Center's Summer Dance Lab.

05/26/2026

Don't forget!!! There is still time to register for our "Know Your Block" event -- a free community workshop -- on Saturday, May 30 from 10:30am to 1pm. This workshop is designed to help Austin residents better understand and take action around vacant, troubled, and neglected properties in our neighborhood.

Residents will learn how to research property ownership, understand tax delinquency and foreclosure concerns, report problem properties, connect with local housing resources, and organize with neighbors to improve their block. Stop by to hear directly from housing professionals, community leaders, residents making change, and local resource partners.

The event will take place at the Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation (5500 W. Madison St. Chicago, IL 60644), and it is free & open to residents. Food will be provided! For more information, contact La'Shawna Bundy at [email protected], or at (773) 417-8611.

Follow the link to learn more: https://shorturl.at/5woLY

05/26/2026

Don't forget!!! There is still time to register for our "Know Your Block" event -- a free community workshop -- on Saturday, May 30 from 10:30am to 1pm. This workshop is designed to help Austin residents better understand and take action around vacant, troubled, and neglected properties in our neighborhood.

Residents will learn how to research property ownership, understand tax delinquency and foreclosure concerns, report problem properties, connect with local housing resources, and organize with neighbors to improve their block. Stop by to hear directly from housing professionals, community leaders, residents making change, and local resource partners.

The event will take place at the Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation (5500 W. Madison St. Chicago, IL 60644), and it is free & open to residents. Food will be provided! For more information, contact La'Shawna Bundy at [email protected], or at (773) 417-8611.

Follow the link in our bio to register!

05/21/2026

Join us on Saturday, May 30 from 10:30am to 1pm for our "Know Your Block" event -- a free community workshop designed to help Austin residents better understand and take action around vacant, troubled, and neglected properties in our neighborhood.

Residents will learn how to research property ownership, understand tax delinquency and foreclosure concerns, report problem properties, connect with local housing resources, and organize with neighbors to improve their block. Stop by to hear directly from housing professionals, community leaders, residents making change, and local resource partners.

The event will take place at the Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation (5500 W. Madison St. Chicago, IL 60644), and it is free & open to residents. Food will be provided!

Follow the link to register: https://shorturl.at/5woLY

05/18/2026

Our Weekly Activities in Austin email includes the 5/19 Grand Opening of the PCC Collaborative Bridges Health Center, our 5/30 Know Your Block event, the 5/31 Community Golf Exposure event, and the 6/20 Fathers. Family. Legacy Father's Day Photo Experience.

05/11/2026

Check out our Weekly Activities in Austin email which includes Territory's 5/14 Trolley Tour, the 5/19 Grand Opening of the PCC Collaborative Bridges Health Center, the 5/30 Chicago Austin Youth Travel Adventures' opportunities for engagement in free enriching Youth Activities (recurring every last Saturday of the month), and the 6/20 Fathers. Family. Legacy Father's Day Photo Experience.