Generous Impact
Generous Impact
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Episode 53: Kara with Good Work Austin
22 minutes Posted Feb 19, 2026 at 7:53 pm.
Welcome & Episode Intro
Guest Introduction — Kara Hanaoka
Kara: Personal & Professional Background
Defining Social Impact & What Drew Her In
Why GoodWork Austin Matters
Overview: What GoodWork Austin Does
Programs — Community Kitchen, Training, Healthy Workplaces
COVID Response & the Community Kitchen Origin
Impact Stories — Restaurants & Workers
Building Internal Culture for Equitable Workplaces
Scaling Impact: Businesses & Systems-Level Change
Top Barriers: Transportation, Child Care, Housing, Immigration
Health Care Pilot with Central Health
What’s Next: Expanding Training & Membership
Partnerships & Recruitment (Other Ones Foundation, nonprofits)
How to Support GoodWork Austin — Eat Out, Events, Donate
Closing & Resources — Where to Learn More
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In this episode, Kara Hanaoka, Executive Director of Good Work Austin, discusses how her organization supports Austin's 65,000 food workers through workforce training, healthy workplace practices, community partnerships, and advocacy for fair wages and healthcare.
Hear concrete examples of impact — from keeping restaurants running during COVID to a pilot providing zero-deductible health coverage — and learn how businesses and residents can support a more equitable local food economy.