ATX-RRK: Impact 9/26/2025

The Central Texas Community Foundation announced the winners for three philanthropic awards at its 7th annual Legacy Luncheon Sept. 24.

Overview: Each year, the CTCF honors nonprofit organizations, volunteers and businesses that have donated time, money and resources throughout the community. This year, more than 800 guests attended the luncheon at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock.

The Elizabeth Brenenstuhl Unsung Hero Award, honoring community volunteers, was awarded to Lisa Birkman. Birkman, a former Williamson County commissioner, has worked with CASA of Williamson County since 2014.

Did you know?: The Central Texas Community Foundation is a tax-exempt public charity that since its inception has granted over $32 million into the local community.

Recently, CTCF partnered with Georgetown Health Foundation to launch the Center for Nonprofit Success, which provides education, training and capacity building for nonprofit organizations staff and boards.

An Austin-area franchise of the Indian-Chinese fusion restaurant The Monk's Indian Fusion opened in the University Commons retail center in September.

About the business: Franchise owner Jagadish Vallabaneni said the restaurant’s menu consists of noodles, curries, biryanis and street-style starters.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas has announced the development of a new Ronald McDonald House for patients at Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin.

What to know: Construction has begun at Austin’s latest Ronald McDonald House which sparks the start of the first phase of A Place Like Home, RMHC CTX’s capital campaign, a news release states.

The campaign is dedicated to increasing capacity while ensuring families have access to comfort, care and community throughout their child’s medical journey.