Pat was directly responsible for creating, influencing and inspiring AAIM’s programs that address social issues,
including Hands on Housing and Austin’s Cold Weather Shelter. He was instrumental in introducing a religion
column in the Austin American Statesman (now Austin Faith Pages), where contributing writers from Austin’s faith
communities are able to share their views and inform the community on issues affecting Central Texas.
As we honor Pat Flood, we honor the original founders of this organization for having the vision, dedication,
and ability to bring together diverse religious organizations to work together for the common good.
2007 Hope Award Honoree.Amy Wong Mok was born in Hong Kong and came to the United States in 1975. She moved to Austin from Boston, Massachusetts in 1983. She is the Founder and CEO of the Asian American Cultural Center and the President of the Asian American Community Partnership.
Amy’s commitment to bridging the cultural gap between East and West is behind her involvement with the Diversity Institute of the School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin. She has been keynote speaker at national conferences and has conducted training on diversity issues for businesses and for public and private agencies. Amy was on the board of IPGA (International Partnership of Greater Austin), the cabinet of the Mayor’s Office on international issues.
Amy’s interest in championing social progress has both local and national impact. She has served on the National Advisory Committee on Violence Against Women and a former President of the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault. She currently serves on the board of the Capital Area United Way and is a trustee of The Long Center (Performing Arts Center). She is a member of the Community Council of the Austin Community Action Network and a member of the Texas State Bar Grievance Committee. Recently, Amy was elected to serve on the Board of 80-20 Initiative, the largest national Asian American political organization.
Because of her promotion of cultural understanding, her love for diversity, her passion for social causes, and her active efforts to create social change, we honor Amy Wong Mok.
Fred Butler
2007 Hope Award Honoree.From 1996-2007 Fred Butler served as the first Executive Director for the Austin/Travis County Community Action Network (CAN). He led the 15 partner coalition in creative and collaborative problem solving, inclusive community participation and community consensus building, specifically addressing evolving community challenges in health and human services.
Fred supported the community through a variety of other leadership roles as well; He has worked throughout his career with organizations and projects which support public welfare and address social issues. Organizations such as Foundation for the Homeless, the Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution, University of Texas Center for Sustainable Development, the Hurricane Community Recovery Committee, the Regional Transit Coordinating Committee, the United Way Capital Area Community Impact Cabinet, and the Mayor’s Mental Health Task Force.
His interest in the interfaith community stems from his work with the Steering Committee for Communities Connecting for a Better Tomorrow project, Spiritual Directors Community, his volunteer activities at Unity Church of the Hills and his many years on the staff on University United Methodist Church. With gratitude for his incredible contributions to the community, we honor Fred Butler for his work, his valuable insight, and his determination to make a positive change for everyone in our community.
