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The Equity Action Team (EAT) is a coalition of community members and City of Austin staff focused on advancing racial equity in our communities through partnerships with City departments, non-profits, philanthropic entities and community-based groups.
The EAT meetings are dedicated to critical discussions and strategizing on how to best improve the quality of life for most directly impacted communities in Austin. Join the EAT and find more information on the dashboard.
Everyone is welcome to join the EAT! As a member, your responsibility is to attend and bring your community with you. During our meetings, we hear from community members and City staff to understand community needs and City projects and work together to produce better outcomes for all.
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EQUITY OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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✨Join us the October EAT Meeting✨
Register here for October!
The next EAT meeting will be Wednesday, October 25th at the Street-Jones Building.
We will expand discussion and learning about people and places impacted in Montopolis and hear from residents and organizations from the Montopolis area and learn how we can support.
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Citizenship Clinic is THIS SATURDAY October 21, 2023 from 9am-2pm at the Asian American Resource Center! |
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10 Year Commemoration of the Halloween Onion Creek Floods
This month we uplift the communities devasted by the Halloween Onion Creek floods in 2013. Onion Creek has experienced severe flooding as early as 1869. In 2013 Austin received over 10 inches of rain during a single 24 hour period, causing the creek to rise to 11 feet in just 15 minutes. To commemorate this tragic event, Onion Creek flood survivors have been working with artist Alonso Estrada to create a mural. The mural is inspired by an ancient Native American myth of a wild white horse that inhabited Onion Creek. It tells the story of the strength of the flood waters and the fortitude of the community members that survived as they struggled to save their neighbors.
Please come out to the mural unveiling on October 28!
Is your neighborhood prepared for an emergency? The new Neighborhood Prep Guide (en Español!) was spearheaded by Go Austin! Vamos Austin! And Dove Springs resident and GAVA organizer, Frances Acuña. This is a resource to help individuals, families and neighbors create an emergency plan.
Creating a plan is one of the most important steps in emergency preparedness. Read here: bit.ly/ListoATX |
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Llewellyn's Little Book of the Day of the Dead by Jaime Girones
Celebrate the revered Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos with this beautiful little book. Packed with activities, recipes, spells, and rituals, this pocket-sized guide is a must-have tool for honoring the sacred dead. Author Jaime Gironés shares authentic ways to respectfully enjoy this holiday, from creating an altar to baking pan de muerto (bread of the dead).
Sharing his personal experiences and recommendations, Jaime guides you through the Day of the Dead's origins, history, and modern celebrations. Discover how to build an altar, set out your ancestors' favorite foods, and invite the spirits to a feast. Explore the significance of marigolds, sugar skulls, and monarch butterflies. You'll also learn how to say goodbye when celebrations are over. This book provides everything needed to honor the dead and share your love and abundance with them.
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SURVEYS & COMMUNITY INPUT |
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Apply to Share Undertold Stories with a Free Marker
Apply for a free historical marker from the Texas Historical Commission’s Undertold Program! Undertold markers address historical gaps, promote a diversity of topics, and document significant underrepresented subjects and stories. Property owner permission is required, and applying is free and quick! The deadline is November 15.
Learn more on the Undertold Markers website
Solicite compartir histórias no contadas con un marcador gratis
Solicite un marcador histórico gratis con el programa Undertold de la Comisión Histórica de Texas. Los marcadores del programa Undertold se dedican a la información histórica que falta, promueven la diversidad de temas y documentan temas e historias significativos e subrepresentados. Se requiere el permiso del dueño de la propiedad, y la solicitud es rápida y sencilla. La fecha límite es el 15 de noviembre.
Más información sobre los marcadores Undertold en el sitio web del programa (en inglés)
Photograph: Joan Means Khabele, center, in a group of Austin High School students. Khabele led “swim-ins” at Barton Springs in summer 1960, sparking a successful movement to desegregate the pool. The swim-ins were approved for an Undertold marker in 2022. Read more information here.
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CapMetro & the City of Austin invite you to help shape the North Lamar and South Congress Transit Center Station Area Vision Plans at two upcoming workshops! We’ll share options for the future of these transit centers based on feedback from this spring. Snacks and kid-friendly activities provided, along with a resource fair with healthcare providers, assistance agencies, workforce training opportunities, CapMetro services, and more.
The Details:
Thursday 10/19, 4-8pm at TA Brown Elementary School
Saturday 10/21, 10am-2pm at St. Elmo Elementary School
Click here to RSVP!
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What’s happening with the preservation plan?
The draft plan will be released in 2024: Stay tuned for more precise timing. We’re working with a consultant to make sure we effectively engage the full range of community members and stakeholders. Let your voice be heard by taking the two surveys below!
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Have you recently attended an event at the Asian American Resource Center (AARC)?
so that we can continue planning programs for the community.
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GRANTS | CONTESTS | SERVICES |
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What is SSES?
Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) are $1,500 one-time online grants for parents/caregivers of eligible students served by special education. Families of eligible students can use the online accounts to obtain educational materials, resources, and/or services such as additional speech therapy or other specific services. Watch the video below to learn more.
Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) Parent Webinar Overview - YouTube
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CITY & COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS |
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Amal has just touched down in Austin and she's on a mission to make it to her dance class, but not without a quick health check-up from Interfaith Action of Central Texas. After the green light, she's all set to join a heartwarming dance experience with Ballet Austin.This extraordinary event is made possible thanks to a fantastic collaboration with Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT), Austin Refugee Roundtable, Huston-Tillotson University, and Ballet Austin.
Date: Friday, October 20th
Start Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Huston-Tillotson University
Amal will grace us with her presence on her walk from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Texas State Capitol. It's an opportunity to be a part of something truly special, celebrating unity and the strength of community.Don't miss out on this chance to walk alongside Little Amal and witness the power of togetherness.For more information and to join in, visit https://www.walkwithamal.org/.../get-ready-get-steady-dance/ |
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🌟 Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with the Austin Public Library! 🌟
Join the Austin Public Library in November for a month-long tribute to the rich and diverse cultures of Native Americans. The Native American Heritage Month schedule is packed with engaging events, insightful resources, and interactive activities for all ages. Explore the traditions, history, and contributions of Native American communities through captivating workshops, thought-provoking discussions, and immersive experiences. Discover the powerful stories, art, and wisdom of indigenous peoples. Let's honor and celebrate the vibrant tapestry of Native American heritage together! 🍂🌾
Check out our full schedule of events and resources here: https://library.austintexas.gov/events/native-american-heritage-month
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FREE for the whole family!
Giveaways, including...Bicycles | Prizes | Bingo | Food boxes | Live entertainment
Health screenings | Vaccines | Vision screenings | Blood sugar (glucose) and cholesterol testing – fast 2 hours for glucose and 8 to 10 hours for cholesterol
No citizenship & no insurance needed
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¡GRATIS para toda la familia!
Sorteos, incluyendo... Bicicletas | Juegos y premios | Bingo | Cajas de comida | Entretenimiento en vivo | Exámenes de salud | Vacunas | Exámenes de la vista | Pruebas de azúcar en la sangre (glucosa) y colesterol: ayuno de 2 horas para la glucosa y de 8 a 10 horas para el colesterolServicios de interpretación en diferentes lenguajes.
No necesita ciudadanía, ni seguro médico
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![Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 8:30am-1pm. October San Jose Cemetery Clean-up. [Aerial satellite map of the San Jose Cemetery located at 8101 Posten Ln]](https://images.benchmarkemail.com/client1266139/image14733213.jpg) |
Please mark your calendar for Saturday morning October 28 for the San Jose Cemetery Clean-Up | 8:30am-1:30pm
At 8:30, we will be meeting at San Jose II Cemetery located at 8101 Posten Ln for the fall clean-up of the San Jose Cemeteries. This will be in preparation for De de Muertos, the following week.
Our efforts will focus on clearing established pathways, removing of branches/limbs, litter for recycling (bottles/aluminum cans) and trash, branch trimming, raking, spreading of mulch, some chain saw work, mowing grassy areas and the erection of a chain link fence, if possible.
Some yard implements will be provided.
Recommend clothing: no open-toed shoes/sandals, shorts. Long sleeve shirts are highly suggested. Depending on attendance, our team will be divided in two and one sent to San Jose I Cemetery - about 3 miles away.
To volunteer in advance and/or for more information/details/questions please email: info@sanjosemca.org
Updates can be found here:
https://sanjosecemetery.blogspot.com
Your help is very much appreciated. Even an hour of your time will help.
Please forward to interested parties.
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UT Austin will host leaders from the Center for Theater of the Oppressed (CTO) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. At the Symposium, they will facilitate TO workshops, perform original theater pieces, and sit on a panel on Black Feminist Activism in Brazil.
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It’s that time again- we’re excited to invite you to our next
Community Health Worker Social Hour!
Whether you’ve been a part of our gatherings before or are considering joining us for the first time, we want to emphasize that everyone is welcome.
Our social hours are a fantastic opportunity to connect, share experiences, and build lasting connections.
Please bring your smiles, stories, and of course, any questions or topics you’d like to discuss. We’re all about an open and inclusive environment, so don’t be shy!
Everyone’s input is valuable, and we can all learn from each other!
Here’s the details...
Where:
Cherrywood Coffee
1400 E 38th ½ St, Austin, TX 78722
When:
November 3rd
Time:
4pm to 11pm
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When it comes to fresh fruits and veggies for you and the people you love, the more the better.💚🍏That’s why we’re excited to share that @randalls_stores Ben White Blvd. is now a @doubleuptexas retailer!
SNAP participants can stop by Randalls Ben White Blvd. (2025 W Ben White Blvd.) Mon. - Sun. from 6 AM - 11 PM and earn DOUBLE the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables when you spend $5 on produce using your SNAP EBT card and Randalls 4U Loyalty account.
Simply enter your Randalls 4U account phone number at the register, buy $5 or more of fresh
produce with your SNAP EBT Card, and earn a $5 Double Up Food Bucks coupon printed on
your receipt*.
*Must spend a minimum of $5 to receive match funds. Funds will not be matched over $5.
Customers may earn one match ($5/day) per household. There is no limit on how many
earned match funds can be spent at a time. Your #DoubleUpFoodBucks expiration date will be
printed on the receipt.
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En el tema de productos frescos para usted y sus queridos, mientras más, mejor.💚🍏
Por eso estamos felices de compartir que @randalls_stores Ben White Blvd (2025 W Ben White Blvd) ya es un minorista de @doubleuptexas!
Los participantes del programa SNAP pueden visitar Randalls lun. - dom. de 6 AM hasta 11 PM y ganar el DOBLE de frutas y verduras frescas cuando se usa su tarjeta SNAP EBT y cuenta Randalls 4U.
Simplemente gaste $5 o más en las frutas y verduras con la tarjeta SNAP EBT, ingrese el número celular asociado con su cuenta Randalls 4U, y obtenga $5 adicionales en Double Up Food Bucks impresos en el recibo.*
*Debe gastar un mínimo de $5 para obtener fondos complementarios. No se le podrán dar fondos complementarios arriba de $5. Los participantes puedan ganar en montos de $5 en fondos complementarios por cada cliente, familia. No hay un límite en cuántos fondos complementarios ganados podrán ser gastados en una vez. Los fondos complementarios se expiran en la fecha impresa en el recibo. |
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HOPE FEST - FESTIVAL DE ESPERANZA | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2023 | 9:30AM TO 3PM AT NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL
In its 18th year, HopeFest ’23 will continue to bring a day of celebration and service to the St. John and surrounding communities! We’ll have the full range of services, including health, vision, dental, housing, employment, health insurance, family programs, Blue Santa registration, youth programs and much more, along with children’s activities (crafts, climbing wall, moonwalks, ponies, kiddie train and more), lunch (catered by Amaya’s Taco village), a live music stage, free trees from Treefolks, bikes to be raffled, food from the Central Texas Food Bank and lots of performances and displays from our Northeast area schools.
This year, we also have a job fair in collaboration with Workforce Solutions that will bring 30 employers to HopeFest! It’s going to be a great day in the community! Our expected attendance is 4,000, with 170 exhibitors.
Exhibitors will have tables with their information, giveaways, games and activities. HopeFest will provide tables and chairs. While some exhibitors will be inside or under covered walkways, please bring a tent if you have one. We also have extra tents for exhibitors to use.
For more information, visit: https://www.austinvoices.org/event/hopefest-23/
To register as an exhibitor, click here.
We need approximately 250 volunteers for HopeFest. Click here to volunteer.
Other questions about HopeFest? Contact Allen Weeks, AVEY Director, at aweeks@austinvoices.org
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TreeFolks Upcoming Events
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🌳Thu Oct 19th @ TreeFolks Office: Volunteering at TreeFolks Nursery | 9:00am-12:00pm | Sign up
🌳Fri Oct 20th @ TreeFolks Office: Treerobics | 12:00-2:00pm | RSVP here
🌳Sun Oct 22nd @ Conley Pavilion: TreeFolks Young Professionals Tree of the Year Bike Tour | 9:30am-12:00pm | Learn More
🌳Wed Oct 25th @ TreeFolks Office: Volunteering at TreeFolks Nursery | 9:00am-12:00pm | Sign up
🌳Sat Nov 4th @ Holly Shores on Lady Bird Lake: Volunteering at Ready, Set, Plant! Event | 9:00am-1:00pm | Sign up
🌳Sat Nov 4th @ H-E-B Nutty Brown: NeighborWoods Tree Adoption Event | 11:00am-3:00pm | Learn more
🌳Sat Nov 4th @ H-E-B Nutty Brown: Volunteering at NeighborWoods | 9:00am-2:00pm | Sign up
🌳Thu Nov 9th @ South Austin Neighborhood Park: Volunteering at Ready, Set, Plant! Event | 9:00am-1:00pm | Sign up
🌳Sat Nov 18th @ Kilmartin Lane: Volunteering at Ready, Set, Plant! Event | 9:00am-1:00pm | Sign up
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![[City of Austin seal, text in Spanish] Vives en Dove Springs o Colony Park? Recibe apoyo de un navegador! El programa piloto de Navegadores de Prevencion a Desplazamiento procura apoyar a familias a permanecer en sus comunidades. Los Navegadores de Prevencion a Desplazamiento proveen los siguientes servicios de manera gratuita: Ayudar a familias a navegar recursos disponibles relacionados a asuntos de vivienda. Apoyando a duenos de vivienda y arrendatarios a riesgo de desplazamiento. Conecta con un vavegador! Para mas detalles visite bit.ly/DPNav. Recibe apoyo en: austintexas.gov/housing](https://images.benchmarkemail.com/client1266139/image14733918.png)
![[City of Austin seal, text in English] Do you live in Dove Springs or Colony Park? Get Support from a Navigator! The Displacement Prevention Navigator pilot program aims to help people stay in their homes and communities. Displacement Prevention Navigators will provide the following services at no cost: Help households navigate available housing-related resources from the City of Austin + other organizations. Support renters and homeowners at risk of being displaced. Connect with a navigator, more info at bit.ly/DPNow. Get the support you need at: austintexas.gov/housing](https://images.benchmarkemail.com/client1266139/image14733916.png)
![[Spanish text] Double Up Food Bucks Austin A Sustainable Food Center Program. Ya Disponible! En tienda de Comestibles Randalls en 2025 W Ben White Blvd, Lun-Dom 6am-11pm. Gaste $5, gane $5 en frutas y verduras cuando se usa su tarjeta de estampillas SNAP EBT y su cuenta Randalls 4 U. Sustainable Food Center.](https://images.benchmarkemail.com/client1266139/image14669549.jpg)
![Nothing Sweeter than Volunteers. Our wonderful Jesuit Volunteer, Luke, handed out cake for a Casa birthday recently. We are very fortunate to have such a great volunteer base at Casa Marianella, and there is always room for more! Learn more about what roles are currently available for volunteers on our website. [Click photo to visit Casa Marianella's volunteer website].](https://images.benchmarkemail.com/client1266139/image14733874.png)
