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 for TOMORROW for the
combined November/December EAT Meeting✨
Register here for the November/December Meeting!
We are excited to have you for our in-person combined November/December EAT meeting
THIS SATURDAY!
Please join us Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 from 10:30am to 1:30pm.
We'll connect over a meal, and then get our meeting started by 11:00am.
Meeting Location:
Dove Springs-George Morales Recreation Center
5801 Ainez Dr, Austin, TX 78744
For December, we will be joined by several guests: We will hear more details about San Jose I and San Jose II cemeteries and the Montopolis community's work with these sites. We will also hear from Community Powered ATX who will present on the HOME Initiative.
Food will be provided and we'll have vegan options, too.
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December 2nd will be our last meeting until February 2024!
Be sure to Save the Date for the 2024 Equity Forum:
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Another World is Possible🌎
Coming up on Saturday, January 27th, 2024 in Austin, TX!
Time: 9:30am-4:30pm
Location: Vuka, 5540 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78756
Interpretation provided in Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, & ASL | Light breakfast & full lunch served
More information coming soon!
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Provided by Decibel from Austin PBS
(Video collections curated by the Equity Office's Business Process Consultant Sr, Ricardo Garay)
Today, 5 years later, Austin City Council is supporting the HOME Initiative--another attempt to change the land development code (which limits how much and what can be build on a property) to allow more units to be build on lots zoned for single-family homes (called "upzoning"). Phase 1 of HOME will allow three units per lot, and Phase 2 will allow for even more. More housing sounds good at first, but we have to think critically about what kind of housing Austin needs during a housing affordability crisis, as well as who is impacted by redevelopment.
What is the affordability level? Who is this housing for? Who profits? Who is impacted?
You can read more about the HOME Initiative here in English and Spanish from Community Powered ATX: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1idmV-npsTombWMP0flqS481AvecUFlnM0KS44ZisDcc/edit
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This December, we're reading:
Explore the transformative power of the lyric essay with 'The Lyric Essay as Resistance,' an anthology curated by editors Zoë Bossiere and Erica Trabold. Featuring contributions from Melissa Febos, Torrey Peters, Jenny Boully, and other prominent voices, this collection breaks free from genre constraints, offering a diverse range of narratives on topics such as queer identity, BIPOC experiences, reproductive justice, and grief. Embrace the bold, unbound, and subversive nature of the lyric essay—a dynamic form that amplifies marginalized voices and challenges literary conventions |
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SURVEYS & COMMUNITY INPUT |
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We’re looking for people who are connected to their communities, especially groups that have been historically marginalized in planning processes. Through a five-month paid program, Community Ambassadors will learn about historic preservation and engage their communities to help shape the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Ambassadors will be paid $25/hour.
Learn more on the project website.
Ambassador application deadline: December 13, 2023
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Calling all LGBTQIA+ Youth in foster care who would like to share their story...reach out to @gretadgv on Instagram, or call William or Greta to share! |
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CITY & COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS |
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31st Annual Hth Homeless Memorial
Sunday, December 10, 2023
Service: 9:00-10:00am*
*Volunteers report from 7:30am-9am
Location: HtH Tree of Remembrance
South First Street and Riverside Drive. The Memorial is on the south side of Lady Bird Lake on the Roy Butler Trail.
Looking forward:
Annual House the Homeless HUGSS (hats, under-thermals, gloves, socks, scarves)+ on
Monday, New Year’s Day, Jan. 1st 2024.
Lunch, Music, New Backpacks for Winter Survival giveaways.
For more information, please Contact: Cbblanford@icloud.com
(website temporarily under construction)
P.S. The 18th biannual printing of the HTH Plastic Pocket Guide is presently being updated for distribution at Memorial plus👏 In collaboration with partners including ECHO!
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GRANTS | TRAINING | SERVICES |
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Opportunity for the UTHealth Houston Recovery Support Peer Specialist Fellowship Program
UTHealth Houston is excited to announce the Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) Fellowship Program at UTHealth Houston, designed for individuals with a history of substance misuse seeking to make a positive impact in their community. This unique program offers financial support, peer and staff assistance, and additional training to those in recovery from chaotic substance use disorder, aiming to empower them to assist others facing similar challenges.
Program Details:
Application Deadline: December 4th, 2023
Apply Here: RSPS Fellowship Application
Fellowship Period: January to June 2024
Available Spots: Limited to 27 fellows
Program Benefits:
- Covers the cost of classroom training (core and supplemental) and supervised internship hours.
- Trainees can choose their preferred training and internship site(s).
- Provides a total stipend of $5,000 distributed throughout the fellowship, paid directly to the Fellow. This is separate from training/internship scholarship funds.
For additional information or assistance with the application process, please reach out to Lindsay N. Kocen at lindsay.n.kocen@uth.tmc.edu.
Don't miss this opportunity to make a meaningful impact on your journey to recovery and contribute to the well-being of others. Apply now and join us in the mission to support individuals struggling with substance misuse. |
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Unlocking Digital Opportunities: GTOPs Core Application Now Open! 🚀
📢 Calling all digital inclusion organizations! The Grant for Technology Opportunities Program (GTOPs) Core application is officially live, presenting a golden opportunity to make a significant impact in fostering digital inclusion.
Key Details:
Funding Range: $10,000 - $35,000
Total Funding Pool: $315,000
This year, GTOPs aims to empower organizations dedicated to bridging the digital divide by offering financial support ranging from $10,000 to $35,000. With a substantial total funding of $315,000, we're eager to support initiatives that enhance access to technology, internet connectivity, and digital training for under-served populations.
Application Timeline:
Letters of Interest Due: January 10, 2024
Seize the opportunity to make a difference in your community and advance digital equity.
👉 Learn more about eligibility and start your application journey here.
Let's work together to create a more digitally inclusive future.
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact us.
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Mini-grants will support community organizations in engaging the people they serve around the Equity-Based Preservation Plan.
Application deadline: December 13
Learn more and apply here today!
Organizational mini-grants will provide funds to help engage communities in shaping the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. The City is seeking organizations that have strong, well-established relationships with historically marginalized communities that have historically been left out of, misrepresented by, or ignored by City processes and outcomes. Organizations should be skilled at gathering input from these groups and apply an equity lens in their work.
Selected Partner Organizations will receive a mini-grant of $3,000 to $5,000 to cover the costs associated with gathering input from their networks over a period of roughly four months. In total, $25,000 in grant funds are available.
Organizations that can meaningfully engage with the following groups are encouraged to apply:
- Black, Native American/Indigenous, Mexican American and other Latino/a/x, Asian American, and/or other communities of color
- Youth
- People with disabilities
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities
- Low-income households
- Renters
Mini-grant application deadline: Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 11:59 p.m.
All applicants will be notified by December 29.
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The foundation will invest $5 million over five years in flexible, reliable funding to historically under-resourced community-based mental health organizations.
- Grant Writing Assistance provided November 1, 2023 to January 5, 2024
- Fluxx Registration deadline is January 10th, 2024
Proposals due January 12th, 2024
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