Closing 2025 with Gratitude

Ending 2025 on a High Note As I look back on 2025, the strongest emotion I feel is gratitude. This has been a year of real progress for Rally Austin, where we have grown our team and began to demonstrate impact via our projects. We are also ending the year with three incredible milestones that […]
Collectively Investing in Austin’s Future: A Conversation with Rally’s CEO, Theresa Alvarez

Austin is growing fast—and with it comes the challenge of keeping our culture, creativity, and communities intact. Rally Austin, a nonprofit local government corporation, was created to take on those challenges head-on. At the center of this work is Theresa Alvarez, a seasoned leader in philanthropy and community investment. In this Q&A, Theresa shares why […]
The Austin Cultural Trust

How the Austin Cultural Trust learns from peer cities and why Rally’s unique model will preserve our creative identify for years to come.
Our Approach: What is an Economic Development Corporation?

Learn how Rally Austin works as an economic development corporation to preserve culture, create affordable housing, and support local businesses through community-focused projects.