Attend the Quality of Life Commissions Townhalls!

Join the City of Austin Quality of Life Commissions to share interests and concerns about your quality of life in Austin. We want to hear from you about what the City needs to prioritize to uplift and improve the quality of life for all Austinites.

The Quality of Life Townhalls will be hosted in a hybrid format, with both in-person and virtual participation over Zoom. Catered food, supervised children's activities, and language interpretation will be provided (Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), and ASL interpretation). You may request a language interpreter by calling 3-1-1 no later than five days before the meeting you wish to attend. The questions we ask in the following form will only be used to measure the success of our outreach and engagement for this event and help us improve in the future. However, all of these questions are completely optional, as this information becomes a public record and can be made public by a public information request.

Give Your Feedback on The Equity Action Team!

Take your time and provide as accurate and transparent responses as possible, because your feedback will help improve the EAT.  Thank you! / Tómese su tiempo y brinde respuestas tan precisas y honestas como sea posible, porque sus comentarios ayudarán a mejorar la iniciativa Comiendo Juntos Aparte (EAT en ingles).  ¡Gracias!

Attend a Live Session on Environmental Justice!

Are you interested in learning more about the process of defining disproportionately impacted communities for federal and state policies? Or, how large investments—like from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—will tie to equitable development and anti-displacement practices in disproportionately impacted communities that receive the funding because of the Justice 40 Initiative?

If yes – then join us! The Urban Waters Learning Network Equitable Development and Anti-Displacement Collaborative is hosting a live session to engage in further conversation on the intersections of environmental justice policy and equitable development / anti-displacement practices.

Attend a Fitness in the Park Class!

Join the The City of Austin and Austin Young Chamber's ReVerse Challenge!

The City of Austin and Austin Young Chamber are seeking material suppliers for the annual [RE]verse Pitch competition. If your organization has excess material that could be reused or repurposed, consider applying to be a [RE]verse Pitch Material Supplier.

This competition allows social entrepreneurs to pitch ideas for a new or expanding social enterprise using raw materials leaving local businesses, non-profits and institutions. Materials include industrial scrap, byproducts or other waste streams.

If you see economic potential in waste products leaving your business, and you’d like to partake in a local effort with a positive social impact, get the details and consider applying at reversepitch.org/pitch-a-material. Applications are open now through January 13, 2023.

Apply to Join the Community Advisory Committee!

Austin/Travis County’s first food plan, to be developed over the next 18 months, will engage multiple sectors of the food system to determine how we can make strides towards a more local, sustainable and just food system that serves everyone in our community. 

The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) will support the Office of Sustainability in developing the city’s first Food Plan. CAC members can receive compensation, transportation support, and other accommodations for their participation. 

Any community member who feels impacted by the current food system is encouraged to apply. Front-line workers, recipients of food assistance, those who are or have experienced hunger or uncertainty about where their next meal will come from, and others not typically included in traditional planning efforts are especially encouraged to consider serving on the CAC. 

El primer plan alimentario de Austin/Condado de Travis, que se desarrollará en los siguientes 18 meses, contará con la participación de múltiples sectores del sistema alimentario para determinar cómo podemos avanzar hacia un sistema más local, sostenible y justo que sirva a todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad.

El Comité Asesor Comunitario (CAC) apoyará a la Oficina de Sostenibilidad en el desarrollo del primer Plan Alimentario de la ciudad. Miembros del CAC podrán recibir compensación, ayuda para el transporte y otras comodidades por su participación. 

Animamos a cualquier miembro de la comunidad que se sienta afectado por el sistema alimentario a aplicar. Se anima especialmente trabajadores de primera línea, receptores de asistencia alimentaria, aquellos que padecen o han padecido hambre o incertidumbre sobre el futuro de su próxima comida, y otros no típicamente incluidos en esfuerzos tradicionales de planificación, a que consideren ser parte del CAC.

Join the Point in Time Count!

The Point in Time (PIT) Count is a survey of the unhoused population in Austin and Travis County that happens every other year at the end of January. Hundreds of volunteers load up with care packages and head out early in the morning to find as many people experiencing unsheltered homelessness as possible. Point in Time Counts matter most because they are the primary way the federal government tracks the overall number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. Plus, they’re a great way for you to get involved in our community’s efforts toward our shared national goal of ending homelessness!

Many communities like Austin rely on volunteers to make their Point in Time Count efforts successful. This is a great opportunity to make a big impact in the  local area. No matter how small the effort may seem, it makes a big difference for people living outside. From
Fortune 500 companies, to small family-owned businesses, to individuals, the Point in Time Count brings together volunteers of all backgrounds who want to contribute. We can
all help end homelessness in our own ways. Click here to volunteer.

Attend the 2022 Community Job Fair!

Join us to network and connect with City of Austin departments and local employers to learn about job opportunities. Open to people from all backgrounds, including justice involved individuals, veterans, individuals 50+, and people with disabilities.

Bring Your Resume and Dress for Success!

December 13, 2022 | 11 AM - 2 PM
Workforce Solutions Capital Area
9001 N. IH 35, Ste 110, Austin, TX 78753

For more information, go to our website at austintexas.gov/jobfairs or contact (512)-974-3210 or employment.services@austintexas.gov. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance please
contact (512) 974-3210 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.

Help Housing and Developing Learn From Their Past!

Historic preservation recognizes and safeguards Austin’s rich and complex history and can play an important role in shaping the future. Older buildings are more sustainable, support affordable housing, and help small businesses and arts organizations to start and grow. They also foster a sense of place by preserving distinctive streets and neighborhoods. Meanwhile, cultural heritage adds meaning and a sense of belonging to places and communities. 

Led by a community working group, Austin is developing a draft equity-based preservation plan to replace the City’s 1981 preservation plan. You are invited to share what’s important to you and sign up for updates about the plan at publicinput.com/ATXpresplan.

Sign up For BASTA's newsletter!

BASTA is a non-profit project dedicated to helping Austin renters work together to improve the conditions of their homes and communities. Sign up for Building and Strengthening Tenant Association's newsletter, Apartmento 512, to find out what's happening with tenants associations across Austin.

Apply for the THRIVE Grant!

The Thrive Grant offers focused investment to sustain and grow local arts nonprofit organizations deeply rooted in and reflective of Austin’s diverse cultures. Awarded grants range from $85,000 to $150,000 per year for the 2-year contract. Deadline extended to December 2, 2022. Apply here.