Austin Coming Together

Simply put, we help the families of Chicago's Austin community while also supporting the social services they rely on. Austin Coming Together (ACT) was formed in 2010 in order to better coordinate efforts by various local stakeholders to improve the quality of life for all residents. We work with a member network of 50+ organizations and countless partners to serve Austin's needs and attract opportunities that help the community thrive. ACT's Austin Community Hub ensures individuals are connected to resources by engaging with them at neighborhood events and hosting virtual information sessions called 'Hub 101's'. Plus, ACT supports initiatives like Austin's community-led quality-of-life plan called 'Austin Forward. Together.' (AFT) to impact issues like public safety, youth empowerment, education, and more.

ACT is driven by our core values of unity, commitment, transparency, collaboration, and action, and inspired by our vision for a thriving Austin community. As a result, we are relentless in our commitment to Austin and intentional about pursuing opportunities that allow us to deepen our relationships with community leaders and take collaborative action towards equity for all Austin residents.