WHA Community Stage: A Shining Moment
Westside Health Authority aims to lift up the Austin and Chicago’s Westside communities not only by addressing the serious issues facing residents... Continue Reading
Austin At Play
Safe, inter-generational leisure is part of every healthy community, and we think Austin deserves this basic right as much as any... Continue Reading
Summer Youth Program Participants Make Their Mark
Westside Health Autority’s summer youth programs are in full swing with dozens of young Austin residents participating in Youth Working for... Continue Reading
Mandela Day Celebration: One-Year Anniversary of Mandela Road
Throwback Thursday post to highlight the beautiful example of community WHA was proud to be a part of two weeks ago... Continue Reading
Shut Out but Not Shutting Up: Young Voices Speak Out about Chicago Violence
Chicago’s Austin community is often in the spotlight for persistent issues of crime and violence. For those removed from the neighborhood and... Continue Reading
Safe Summer Peace March 2015: Preparations
Last week, Westside Health Authority joined the 15th District Police Department for a demonstration of our community’s desire for a peaceful... Continue Reading
Chicago Youth and Police Organize Anti-Violence March in Austin
It is no secret that crime increases in the summer months, and Chicago is certainly no exception to the rule. However,... Continue Reading
Austin Cares: Random Acts of Kindness Spread Community
What is community? This is community! Jaharri Jackson and Cedric Stewart of WHA’s Youth Development Center assisting Ms. Henderson, a senior... Continue Reading
Austin Peace Prayer
The Westside Health Authority brought together members of the Austin community for a prayer to promote safety and non-violence. The recent murder... Continue Reading
Senator Dick Durbin Visits Austin
Senator Dick Durbin gets a soul food welcome at MacArthur’s Restaurant with many of Austin Community leaders. Continue Reading
