In a converted apartment where children’s artwork mingles with AmeriCorps logos on the walls, twelve-year-old Hadisa raises her hand with quiet confidence. The space buzzes with the animated chatter of refugee children, their voices reflecting a multitude of countries and languages, while red, white, and blue streamers flutter overhead. This modest community center, nestled within […]| OneStar Foundation
In a sun-washed studio tucked in the heart of East Austin, the walls breathe with the stories of artists who have found not only their voice, but their purpose. There are no sterile corridors here—just bright windows, bustling tables, and the scent of paint drying on canvas. Art is everywhere: stacked on shelves, propped against […]| OneStar Foundation
A massive heart-shaped sculpture sits at the center of the community garden outside the Killeen Creators studio, with a joyful message adorning its vibrantly painted facade: Community, Healing, Growth, Hope. Around it, tomato plants climb sturdy stakes, kale grows in neat rows, and the morning sun filters through colorful wildflowers. It’s a lush green oasis […]| OneStar Foundation