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East Night for People Fund at the Mexican American Cultural Center
At the urging of Eugene Sepulveda, I attended my first East Night several years ago. I’ve tried to return every year. The party celebrates some of the participants in the PeopleFund programs that help folks start small businesses, purchase affordable homes or achieve financial security through loans, advice and such.
Constance Dykhuizen and Luis Sanchez
The cross-section of Austinites at East Night always fascinates me. This time I spent a big chunk of the visit to the Emma Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center with Michael Willard, formerly of Habitat for Humanity and now with Goodwill Industries.
Lauren and Will Kelly
No, not the motocross racer with the same name. Michael and I have tangled a bit about the efficacy of Texas A&M University joining the SEC. A Tennessee Volunteer like Michael can usually agree with a Longhorn like me on most things — how often do we butt heads? — but perhaps not this. (More on the conference realignments soon.)
John and Suzanna Caballero
The awards rolled out in crisp order inside the MACC’s tall auditorium. Meanwhile, it was great to see a lot of folks who have dedicated themselves to lifting others from poverty through such dignified and credible means.
The winners: PeopleFund Award Winners
Community Impact Client: Workers Defense Project. Community Leader: Amanda Longtain. Community Advocate: Karin and Gary Gerstenhaber. Community Volunteer: Katie Falgoust.
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