MISSION
To unite and celebrate the Rundberg community’s diversity through cultural events, educational initiatives, and collaborative partnerships, fostering a sense of pride and belonging for all.
VISION
Celebrating Rundberg as a dynamic, inclusive community where diverse cultures thrive together, creating a legacy of unity, understanding, resilience, and sustainable growth.
WHO WE ARE
The Rundberg Alliance is made up of local individuals and partner organizations including:
Gus Garcia Recreation Center | Austin Voices for Education and Youth | North Austin YMCA | Jail to Jobs | We’re All Neighbors | Central Health | Civic Arts | Austin Police Department | Frost Bank | Dell Children’s Health Plan | Harmony Science Academy | Austin Public Health | Little Walnut Creek Library | CapMetro | Restore Rundberg | Barrington Elementary | Su Vida | Planet Dental | Communities in Schools | Dobie Middle School | Guerrero Thompson Elementary | Walnut Creek Elementary School | Asian American Resource Center | ACE Austin | Austin Police Department |
WHAT WE DO
The Rundberg Alliance supports the Rundberg neighborhood. Together we create an annual cycle of events and activities that bring people together to celebrate the area’s diverse cultures and help to create and foster a sense of belonging and well-being for residents.
OUR HISTORY
For the past ten years, the Alliance has worked solely from volunteer efforts. As a group, we do together what no organization can do independently. Since its founding, the Alliance has been committed to promoting cultural expression and fostering a sense of pride and belonging in the Rundberg area. The seeds of the Alliance started with the Restore Rundberg initiative when in 2012, the Rundberg neighborhood, grappling with high crime rates, received a critical boost with funding from the Department of Justice for the launch of the "Restore Rundberg" initiative. This effort represented a turning point, signaling the start of a concerted effort to rejuvenate and empower the community. At that time, the Austin Police Department (APD) played a crucial role in shifting the focus from strict enforcement to community engagement and collaboration.
In 2014, The Rundberg Educational Advancement District (READ) Alliance was established. This maked a significant shift towards prioritizing education and youth engagement, aiming to sustain and build upon the progress made in reducing crime. In 2020, the READ Alliance became known as the Rundberg Alliance.