Mission, Vision and Values

Austin Coming Together (ACT) is dedicated to providing backbone support for a 50+ network of non-profit, faith-based, public, and private entities. We facilitate collaboration to achieve more, together. This approach is called collective impact.

To learn about how our Austin Community Hub team helps families in Chicago’s Austin community, click here. To learn about ACT, our initiatives, and our community impact in the recent fiscal year, read our 2022 Annual Report.

Our Vision

We will create a thriving Austin community.

Our Mission

To increase the collective impact of our member organizations on improving education and economic development outcomes for the Austin community.

Our Core Values

UNITY
We come together as a respectful community, one team with a shared vision for Austin and common values

COMMITMENT
We respect the requirements necessary for success, and demonstrate our passion and dedication through our actions

TRANSPARENCY
We openly communicate, share information and voice opinions, providing a welcome space for all views

COLLABORATION
We work together productively for the team’s best interest, leveraging one another’s talents and contributions

ACTION
We hold ourselves accountable while doing the work needed to progress and achieve our goals