Who We Are

Community New Start is a holistic ministry with the vision to strengthen communities that have been weakened by poverty, lack of education, and isolation. The role of CNS is to connect caring people with one another to help meet the physical, social and spiritual needs of the individual and the community where they live. We have served in the St. John community, one of the poorest in Austin, for more than 10 years. We are supported by area churches and caring partners that offer time and resources to people who need to know the love of God expressed in tangible ways.

Staff

Carrie Cothran-Williams – Interim Executive Director

Whitney McCollum – Side by Side Coordinator

Reyes Castillo - Smart Start Site Coordinator

Board of Directors

Tollie Bernard – Bernard Wealth Management

Nathaniel Bruce – Vignette Corporation

Ron Harris – Southwest Capital Partners

Jim Offerdahl – Convio