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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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Saturday, January 27th, 2024
9:30am-4:30pm at VUKA North Lamar
You can access all graphics for various media, prepped posts, and an email invite template all in one place.
We can't wait to see you there! |
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The Equity Office collaborated with Austin Public Library and others to put the Enhanced Library Card Program in place. This form of ID is recognized by many City of Austin departments and organizations as a valid form of identification. This can be especially helpful for people experiencing homelessness, people experiencing reentry (formerly incarcerated), and immigrant communities.
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We got to engage with many students and youth, fellow City of Austin staff, teachers, and local businesses.
Many of the students we spoke with expressed an interest in learning more about racial equity, and many stated that they were involved in normalizing conversations around race and taking action in student groups on their campus or groups in their community. We left feeling so inspired and hopeful for the future for our youth!
Missed this year's event?
Continue to stay in touch and learn more about the Youth Initiatives at the City of Austin by visiting austintexas.gov/kids |
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We are getting excited for our Equity Forum, Another World is Possible, TOMORROW, Saturday, February 27th!
The forum will address themes such as housing justice, immigration and migration, and how creative activation can be tools for community organizing. In this same vein, we wanted to highlight the work of Artistas Indigenas, a 1980's national indigenous organization that believed that:
“art is a vehicle that can facilitate an awareness of international struggles for human rights and social equality.”
In this episode of Let the People Speak! Host Trella Laughlin talks with members of the Austin, Texas chapter of Artistas Indigenas Mary Sue Galindo and Marsha Gomez.
Let the People Speak! was a local television program that aired on Austin’s community access station, from 1980 to 1996. It was created and produced by Trella Ann Laughlin and covered various performances, cultural events, and social justice issues both locally and internationally. |
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We hope you'll take the time this upcoming month to explore the profound and enduring impact of systemic racism on Black, Indigenous, and people of color in America with 'Systemic Racism 101.' From the arrival of Columbus in 1492 to the contemporary struggles highlighted by the Black Lives Matter movement, the book delves into the historical roots of societal, economic, and infrastructural inequality. Complex concepts such as reparations, the prison industrial complex, and redlining are presented through insightful infographic spreads and explanatory text, providing a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by BIPOC Americans. In a time saturated with information on structural racism, this book serves as a vital resource, guiding readers through key historical milestones and offering actionable insights for fostering equality. |
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SURVEYS & COMMUNITY INPUT |
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The Commission on Aging is interested in the opinions of Older Adults that reside within our local community. Your feedback will help the Commission on Aging make recommendations on the City of Austin's upcoming budget. You can take the survey here. |
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A CHIP (Community Health Improvement Plan) is an action-oriented plan that outlines the community health issues based on CHA (Community Health Assessment) findings. The community and partners work together to identify how issues will be addressed and how to measure progress. Ultimately, the long-term goal is to improve the community’s health.
(Source: National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
Community members, partners, and stakeholders are working together to address health issues where we live, learn, work, and play. Events were convened where Community members discussed what improvements they would like to see. This process and its findings are summarized in the Community Health Assessment (CHA). Using the community’s feedback, a comprehensive Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) was drafted. Partners and stakeholders throughout Austin/ Travis County are working on the CHIP’s strategies and objectives with the shared goal of making measurable progress in each area.
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CITY & COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS |
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Due to Extreme Weather Conditions and in interest of protecting the public from extended outdoor exposure, Monday's march will start at the MLK Statue and end at the Capitol.
The Festival and Food Drive will be rescheduled for Saturday, january 27th from 11am to 3:30pm at Huston-Tillotson University.
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Housing Affordability in Austin: Progress & Potential
Join Austin Community Foundation, in partnership with St. David's Foundation, for a conversation about housing affordability in Austin.
Featuring Audrey McGlinchy, KUT's housing reporter and host of the podcast Growth Machine, we'll dive into the progress and potential solutions to addressing Austin's housing crisis. From policy decisions to bold ideas, we invite you to attend and learn how you or your organization can make an impact toward a more thriving, equitable community.
Date: Tuesday, January 30th, 2024
Time: 8:30am-11am
Location: Austin PBS, KLRU-TV
6101 Highland Campus Drive #Building 3000 Austin, TX 78752
RSVP and see the agenda on Eventbrite
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Join United Way of Greater Austin's Model Community Winter Forum!
Date: February 14
Time: 8:30 am - 12 pm
Model Community is a multi-sector, community-led learning collaborative seeking to collectively understand root causes and pilot systems, technology, and policy innovations to transform our systems of care to address racial and health disparities.
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United Way for Greater Austin
Check out United Way's upcoming meetings and gatherings and sign up today!
- Monday, January 29th, 2:00 - 3:00 PM - Data Workgroup Meeting. Sign up here!
- Tuesday January 30th, 1:00 - 2:00 PM - Equity Workgroup Meeting. Sign up here!
- Tuesday, February 6th, 10:30 - 12:00 PM - Model Community Advisory Council Meeting
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Hosted at the Asian American Resource Center, this winter’s makers market is a curated lineup of local AAPI creatives and makers.
To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, join us for a lively performance by Summit Lion Dragon Dance.
- Date: Feb 3rd, 2024
- Time: 1PM to 4PM
- Cost: Free and open to the public
- Other Information: Family friendly, parking is limited
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Join Families Empowered for the Adelante Conference 2024 at the DoubleTree Hotel in North Austin on February 24th, 2024!
The conference will be a full of enriching sessions, networking, and shared learning about multilingual education. Connect with colleagues, discover innovative approaches, and fuel your passion for multilingual education.
Learn more about the ¡Adelante! Conference 2024 and register here to attend!
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The Blanton Museum of Art Presents...
Unbreakable: Feminist Visions from the Gilberto Cardenas and Dolores Garcia Collection
On Display Until March 31, 2024
Unbreakable presents artworks with an emphasis on Latina and Chicana artists and their stories of survival and resilience. Selected from the landmark Gilberto Cárdenas and Dolores Garcia Collection, which the Blanton recently acquired, these works explore a major theme shaping the couple’s distinctive collecting practice: art with a feminist framework. Created with various techniques since the 1970s, these works of art represent the act of surviving difficult or violent realities, ranging from immigration and poverty to misogyny and genocide. Artists make figures visible in society who have been overlooked or exploited over time, championing matriarchs, community members,
malcriadas [bad-mannered girls], domestic workers, and the rebellious “other.” The artists in
Unbreakable present the ways in which women and gender nonconforming people navigate, surpass, and dismiss societal boundaries, advocating the belief that a feminist future is possible.
Curated by Claudia Zapata, Associate Curator, Latino Art, Blanton Museum of Art.
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GRANTS | TRAINING | SERVICES |
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS ON SB4
INFORMATION SESSION AND HOUSE MEETING
Join Central Texas Interfaith for a crucial learning opportunity on SB4
📅Date: Sunday, January 28th
🕒 Time: 3 PM
📍Location: 1314 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704
Primarily in Spanish, with English interpretation available.
For more information contact Catherine Wicker
512-771-9691
catherine@centraltexasinterfaith.org
Learn about Central Texas Interfaith here
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Does someone in your household have a critical medical condition that could become life-threatening during a power outage?
You may qualify for the City of Austin's Medically Vulnerable Registry.
Customers on the registry work with a designated case manager to establish a personalized emergency backup plan in the event of a power outage. If a customer is having trouble paying their utility bill, their case manager can help with flexible payment plans and other options.
The Medically Vulnerable Registry is just one part of the Customer Assistance Program (CAP), which helps customers in need. Get more information about how CAP can help you or a loved one.
To learn more about the Medically Vulnerable Registry, visit coautilities.com/go/mvr or call 512-494-9400 to get started.
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¿Alguien en su hogar tiene una condición médica crítica que puede poner en peligro su vida durante un apagón?
Usted pudiera calificar para el Registro de Personas con Vulnerabilidad Médica de la Ciudad de Austin.
Los clientes que están registrados trabajan con un administrador de casos designado para establecer un plan de emergencia personalizado en caso de un corte de electricidad. Si un cliente está teniendo dificultades para pagar su factura de servicios públicos, su administrador de casos puede ayudar con planes de pago flexibles y otras opciones.
El Registro de Personas con Vulnerabilidad Médica es solo una parte del Programa de Asistencia al Cliente (CAP, por sus siglas en inglés), que ayuda a los clientes con necesidades. Obtenga más información sobre cómo CAP puede ayudarle a usted o a un ser querido.
Para conocer más sobre el Registro de Personas con Vulnerabilidad Médica, visite coautilities.com/go/mvr o llame al 512-494-9400 para comenzar.
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A 3 session workshop series aimed at providing a space for AAPI female-identifying and non-binary folks to build community through reflective writing and group conversation around issues related to the AAPI experience.
Session Schedule
- Sessions: 3 Saturdays, 2/17 - 3/2/24 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- STITCH Showcase: Thursday, 3/7 at 6:00p - 9:00p
Registration deadline is Friday Feb 2, 2023
This program is offered through the PARD Contract Instructor program. |
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The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department provides accessible, diverse, and inclusive summer camps for ages 5 through 15 at select locations.
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The Butler Awards, named in honor of CAN's first Executive Director, Fred Butler, are awarded to an individual/collaboration that has worked to bring people, organizations, and groups together to collectively address community needs. The focus of the work of the individuals/collaborations being recognized must be upon issues that affect community well-being in Austin or Travis County and that further the mission/vision of CAN.
There are 4 award categories:
- Spirit of Collaboration - recognizing impactful organizations or collaborative initiatives;
- Community Leadership - recognizing individuals who champion or provide meaningful support for community collaboration; and
- Bridge Builder - recognizing individuals who have worked quietly or behind the scenes to bring about positive community change by building “bridges” to unite people/causes, serving as a role model/inspiration to others.
Use the link below to access the nominations form. The nominations deadline is February 15th.
To submit a nomination Click Here.
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Dispute Resolution in Special Education
Join the Texas Education Agency and SpedTex (Special Education Information Center) for this free statewide webinar on January 31, 2024, at 12:15 p.m. (CT).
Staff from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) will be presenting on strategies and ideas for how to identify and resolve disagreements related to special education at the local level. Additionally, TEA will provide an overview of the dispute resolution options available at the state level.
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The City of Austin Housing Department announces that applications are open for 8 million dollars of rental assistance and eviction prevention support. Administered by El Buen Samaritano, the City’s new I Belong in Austin program will provide financial assistance with rent, moving, and storage/relocation costs for tenants at risk of eviction. Residents are encouraged to review eligibility and apply for rental assistance at www.AustinTexas.gov/RENT.
El Departamento de Vivienda de la Ciudad de Austin anuncia que se han abierto las solicitudes para asistencia para el pago del alquiler y prevención de desalojo por 8 millones de dólares. Administrado por El Buen Samaritano, el nuevo programa “I Belong in Austin” de la ciudad brindará asistencia financiera para costos de alquiler, mudanza y almacenamiento/reubicación para inquilinos en riesgo de desalojo. Alentamos a los residentes a revisar la elegibilidad y solicitar asistencia para el alquiler en www.AustinTexas.gov/RENT.
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Join Austin Youth River Watch and help clean and restore Buttermilk Creek in Buttermilk Park. Volunteers are needed to help pick up trash and spread native plant seed balls.
New Date - February 19th from 9am to noon at Buttermilk Park.
Austin Youth River Watch transforms and inspires youth through environmental education, community engagement, and adventure. |
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The City of Austin's Boards & Commissions Need YOU!
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