
SOUTH AUSTIN ROTARY is all about service, community and family! Meet Mickie Powers: She is a remarkable woman who has made a significant impact in Austin, Texas. She’s not your typical superhero from movies or books; instead, she’s a real-life hero with the power to change lives. Mickie Powers is a retired middle school teacher science teacher and a cancer survivor. Powers helps residents with various needs, including job hunting, resume assistance, bus passes, and food.
She currently serves as the volunteer director at Common Ground ATX, a 170-bed facility in south Austin. This facility provides shelter and support for people who are homeless, coming out of jail, or facing difficult circumstances.