The April unemployment numbers were released today and were unsurprisingly awful. The New York Times reported that 20.5 million jobs have been lost since the start of the pandemic, the worst since the Great Depression. As we grapple with the economic fallout,...
Earlier this year, Texas Impact joined the Texas Border Collaboration Network (TBCN). TBCN is a network of organizations focused on direct service, legal aid, advocacy, and hospitality for migrants and vulnerable populations along the Texas-Mexico border. As this...
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only created illness and loss of life across the country, but also issues frequently seen by families in disaster situations—loss of employment, financial hardship, and food insecurity. Fortunately, Congress has recognized the gravity of...
On April 22, 2020, President Trump signed an executive order that will prevent specific groups of individuals from being admitted into the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident (LPR), also known as obtaining a green card. According to the order, the newest restrictions...
During these times of uncertainty, Texas Impact board members are sharing their messages of hope with the wider Texas Impact community. Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT) shared this message from Austin religious leader (and Texas Impact board member), Rabbi...
Right now, times are rough as the spread of Covid-19 continues. We continue to struggle with isolation, and stress and fear over the news that comes out each day. While all of us are at risk of this pandemic, it is the more vulnerable populations who will bear the...
