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DAWA celebrates 7 years of 'giving to the givers'

DAWA celebrates 7 years of 'giving to the givers'
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Jonathan "Chaka" Mahone started DAWA (Diversity and Wellness in Action) in 2019 -- about 10 years after he moved to Austin. He said he started the nonprofit because he started thriving in life rather than just surviving, and he wanted to give back to his community.

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