BRAVE empowers young people with hands-on training and real-world experiences that build leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills while helping them step beyond their comfort zones to reach their full potential.
BRAVE creates ongoing community events and initiatives that bring people together to celebrate common ground and honor differences – ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
BRAVE facilitates international exchanges for several U.S. Department of State social impact programs in Austin, promoting cross-cultural social innovation and diplomacy.
BRAVE supports a variety of services that help to promote healthy emotional, mental, and physical well-being based on participants and communties’ feedback and surveys.
Navigating screen time, self-worth, and who to trust. #MakeATXBRAVE
We live in a world of 24/7 news cycles, social media feeds, viral misinformation, and AI-generated content — and it’s taking a real toll on our mental health. How do we protect ourselves and our families? How do we help our young people navigate online harassment and cyberbullying? And what tools can we actually trust?
Join BRAVE Communities for an open, honest, and empowering conversation led by subject matter experts and local organizations working at the intersection of mental health, technology, and community wellbeing. This event is for everyone — parents, young people, educators, neighbors, and anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by the digital world.
And, to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, the second half of the event will be ta joyful cultural activation featuring Bollywood dance and henna art…honoring movement, creativity, and community as pathways to healing.
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors. Come ready to listen, share, shake all the distracting noise away, and leave with real tools, resources, and Bollywood moves to brighten your month!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
📍 Location: DAWA HQ | 916 Springdale Rd – Bldg. 4, #109
🕑 Time: 1:30-3:30PM CT, Doors open at 1:00PM
🎟 Free with RSVP – Space is limited, so RSVP today to secure your spot now!
🖍️Children’s Corner with games and crafts – all ages welcomed!🏪 Community Marketplace showcasing local underrepresented entrepreneurs and organizations.
Anticipated Agenda:
1:00 PM Doors Open, Networking, Community Marketplace, & Henna (first come-first serve)
1:30 PM Welcome & Panel Discussion Begins
~2:30 PM Henna Explanation and Bollywood Dance Showcase & Dance Lessons
~3:15 PM Followed by Networking
Guest Speakers & Artists:
This is a FREE community event. If you’re able, please consider making a donation to help cover event refreshments and sustain BRAVE’s youth-led initiatives throughout the year. 2026 Partnerships available for our quarterly community events + youth initiatives.
DAWA is ADA accessible and .2 miles from Govalle/Gunter CapMetro stop.Please contact us for any translation and interpretation needs.
This project is supported in part by the Elevate grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME). and our recurring BRAVE members and donors. Please consider being part of the BRAVE fabric by attending and supporting our events.
Join BRAVE Communities for a heartfelt and empowering Rooted in BRAVE Luncheon as we gather to celebrate the power of community and raise essential funds to continue our mission of Building Relationships, Awareness, Voices, and Engagement (BRAVE).
Interested in supporting this event as a sponsor? Explore our sponsorship opportunities and benefits here:
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This event puts our youth front and center – honoring the young leaders whose courage, creativity, and vision are already shaping a more inclusive and connected Central Texas.
✨ Enjoy:
Whether you’ve been walking alongside BRAVE for years or are just beginning your journey with us, this luncheon is a chance to come together, connect, and invest in the future of a more just and joyful community.
❤️ All proceeds go directly toward BRAVE Communities’ youth scholarships and community initiatives.
Let’s be BRAVE—together.
👉 Invite some friends and reserve your seats today!
The #MakeATXBRAVE Young Leaders Challenge is a youth-led initiative powered by BRAVE Communities. The Challenge invites young people to design and implement Community Engagement Initiatives that use technology responsibly to strengthen democracy, inclusion, financial well-being, and collective care in Austin.
What Is the Challenge?
Teams of 3+ Austinites, ages 14-24 years old, are required to:
🗓 2026 Timeline
📣 Jan 19 – Challenge Launch at BRAVE’s MLK Community Gathering
📝 Feb 1–28 – Applications Open
👀 Mar 1–10 – Application Review
📧 Mar 12 – Winners Notified
⚙️ Mar 13 – Apr 30 – Project Execution + Office Hours
💰 Mar 26 – 50% of funds released
🎥 By Apr 30 – Digital final report or <5-minute impact video submission due
🏆 May/June 2026 – Awards & Recognition Event + remaining funds released
