Ghislane “Qi Dada” Jean receiving a Community Champions award
Ghislane “Qi Dada” Jean is one half of the husband-and-wife hip-hop duo, Riders Against the Storm. Qi and her spouse moved to Austin, Texas, in 2009. The musical duo has won many awards, including the Austin Music Awards’ Best Hip-Hop/ Rap Group in…
meals on wheels bag full of meals
TMF Health Quality Institute is an Austin-based organization promoting high-quality health care by working with government agencies and organizations across the nation.   For 18 years, TMF has volunteered to support Meals on Wheels Central…
Ebonie Trice receiving a Community Champions award
Ebonie Trice is the Founder and CEO of Mission Accomplished. Mission Accomplished is an Austin-based nonprofit that helps individuals experiencing homelessness. The nonprofit offers a variety of programs and resources guidance for those it serves.…
Kimberly Holiday receiving a Community Champions award from Henry Van de Putte
Kimberly Holiday is the Founder of The Pfaith House. The Pfaith House is a transitional housing program that supports women who have experienced adversity and trauma. Kimberly also proudly serves as Councilmember Place 3 for the City of Pflugerville…
Nyeka Arnold receiving a Community Champions award
Nyeka Arnold is the Founder and Executive Director of The Healing Project. The Healing Project is an Austin based nonprofit providing resource navigation for underserved populations. They help individuals find resources related to transportation,…
Assistant Chief Mike Chancellor and Lee Rogers receiving Community Champions awards
Two Assistant Chiefs joined us at Meals on Wheels Central Texas to learn about the array of care we provide. We are pleased to welcome Assistant Chief Mike Chancellor and Lee Rogers as Community Champions. Community Champions advocate for the needs…
Sergeant Michael Wilmore-Crumrine receives a Community Champions
Sergeant Michael Wilmore-Crumrine began his career with the Austin Police Department in 2001. He graduated from the 102nd Police Academy. Currently, he supervises the Child Abuse Unit. As a community advocate and leader, we welcome Sergeant Wilmore-…
Chas Moore receiving a Community Champions award from Henry Van de Putte
Chas Moore is a lifelong activist and community organizer. He is committed to building a world rooted in equity and justice. Currently, Chas serves as the Organizing Director at the Austin Justice Coalition. Here, he seeks to make the community…
Lady Madelyn Patterson receiving a Community Champions award from Paul Secord
Lady Madelyn Patterson is an Austin-based author, speaker, mentor, CEO and a pastor’s wife. Her media production company, GoneMad Productions, provides a platform that increases diverse creative opportunities in Austin.   With her role in the…
Vanessa Fuentes receiving a Community Champions award from Henry Van de Putte
Vanessa Fuentes, Austin's Mayor Pro Tem, proudly represents District 2 on the Austin City Council. Before stepping into office, Vanessa began her career as a nonprofit health advocate. Throughout her career, she has been a firm supporter for healthy…