Compassionate Austin

WE are COMPASSIONATE AUSTIN!

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Austin is designated as a Compassionate City by City Council Resolution. In support of that Resolution, Compassionate Austin is a grassroots movement to encourage, strengthen, and elevate compassionate action in Austin, Texas and surrounding communities.

We are part of the Charter for Compassion’s global network of Compassionate Cities.

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Why Compassion?

Scientific research documents the health, educational, social, and economic benefits of compassion. Compassion is empathy + action. It is a skill set that can be learned and strengthened through practice AND compassion is measurable. Compassion is essential to attaining the Sustainable Development Goals. Thus, for our own good and the good of our community, compassion deserves our attention.

Austin is a city of social innovation. Social innovation does not exist without compassion. Compassion is what brings people to the table. If we want our community to thrive, we must elevate our compassion and continuously seek ways to meet our community’s pressing needs.

Website Dedication: In memory of Reverend Dr. Clarence Keith Wright, a wonderful contributor to Compassionate Austin and a true champion of compassion. In Keith’s own words, “Compassion on!