Neighbors & Local Organizations Partner to Open Community Fridge
June 28, 2026
Through a partnership of Community Fridge Project, New Jehovah Baptist Church, Island Civic…
Island Community Earth Day Clean & Green 2026
April 22, 2026
On Earth Day, The Island community came together for a collaborative clean and green event.
In Austin’s Island neighborhood, students connect with peers and neighbors
August 11, 2025
“We believe that, by building connections between people in our hyperlocal neighborhood, we can…
Island Residents & Nonprofit Partners Collaborate on Community Design Process for Reimagining Vacant Property
August 8, 2025
Creating a Community Space in The Island Neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side
Island Community Earth Day Clean & Green 2025
April 22, 2025
On Earth Day, The Island community came together for a collaborative clean and green event.
The Island’s youth ambassadors learn life skills and ways to help their community
August 26, 2024
It gives our community an opportunity to grow, and it gives our youth an opportunity to grow.
Island Community Earth Day Clean & Green 2024
April 22, 2024
On Earth Day 2024 (April 22) The Island community came together for a collaborative clean and green…
How the Island is Reactivating Their Public Spaces
October 14, 2023
This summer, the Island Civic Association worked with young people in the Island neighborhood of…
Island Youth ambassador program gave summer community service opportunities to local kids
August 28, 2023
Six kids were paid to hand out flyers, help with events, attend workshops
Connecting neighbors in the Island, goal of Taco y Tamale Fest
August 1, 2023
Festival funded through violence prevention grant
Island Community Earth Day Clean & Green 2023
April 21, 2023
On Earth Day 2023 (April 21) The Island community came together for a collaborative clean and green…
Austin residents unite to push playground expansion
June 24, 2022
Residents in the Island are mobilized, pushing to turn abandoned parking lot into school lot for…
Island Community Earth Day Clean & Green 2022
May 20, 2022
On May 20, 2022 The Island community came together for a collaborative clean and green event.
Island Oasis Nature Play Garden Held September Grand Opening
November 2, 2021
The 1100 South Mason Block Club, NeighborSpace, and Human Scale united to unveil The Island Oasis…
A garden oasis materializes in Austin
September 20, 2021
Former Mason Community Garden in Austin’s Island neighborhood reopens as the Island Oasis
Island Community Earth Day Clean & Green 2021
April 22, 2021
On Earth Day 2021 (April 22) The Island community came together for a collaborative clean and green…
Austin Garden to Get a Makeover
March 5, 2021
Austin's Mason Community Garden slated for major improvements after Feb. 26 City Council vote