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 our May EAT Meeting✨
Register here for the May Meeting or just come through!
We are excited to have you for our in-person May EAT meeting on Wednesday, May 29th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. We'll connect over a meal, and then get our meeting started by 6:30pm.
Join us for the May EAT Meeting: Location TBD! Stay tuned
For May...
Dinner will be provided and there will be vegan options. Please bring your reusable water bottle so that we can reduce waste.
We look forward to being in community with you!
April 27th EAT Recap:
We had to adjust our agenda for some time sensitive issues coming up on the May 16th City Council Agenda, and due to other community events being rescheduled.
At April's EAT meeting this past Saturday, we were joined by Celine Rendon and many others from Community Powered ATX, along with Dr. Rich Heyman, Urban Studies Program professor at UT Austin.
Some Key Takeaways from April EAT...Remember to put your 'oxygen mask' of self care on before helping others put on their 'oxygen mask' (you know, like the flight attendants say when you get on the plane).
As organizers, when we take care of ourselves, we are better equipped to also normalize conversations around racial equity, organize, operationalize, and care for others.
Many members of our EAT talked about feelings of overwhelm, that there is a lot of work to do, and what can I do/where do I start?
As always, you can reach out to the Equity Office at our team email: equity@austintexas.gov and we'll answer your questions or find someone who can answer them!
With gratitude for our amazing EAT,
-Natalie Hulsey, Equity Office Public Information Specialist, Sr. and the Equity Office team
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Due to changes in Meta's archiving capabilities, the EAT Facebook Group will no longer be used starting April 20.To ensure transparency and legal compliance, we're switching to a Facebook Business Page at https://www.facebook.com/CityofAustinEquityOffice
for our communications.
Stay connected with us!
- The City of Austin is required by law to archive the contents of its social media accounts for records retention and Public Information Requests (PIR).
- Meta will be discontinuing third-party access to the Facebook Groups API—which means we will no longer be able to archive any of our current Facebook Groups.
- Since the ability to archive is an essential function of any social media platform we use, the City has decided to stop using Facebook Groups and we will be moving our communications over to https://www.facebook.com/CityofAustinEquityOffice
- We recognize the value of this Group and the interruption this change will cause. It is our goal to make this as seamless a transition as possible.
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May is Asian Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month
The Equity Office would like to share a piece of Austin's history around early Asian immigration in our City. The images shared here are part of the Equity 101 training that our Office provides to other City of Austin departments as they begin to work through the Equity Assessment Tool with our Office's support and guidance.
One Mexican family that was living in Austin at the time of the 1928 Plan was that of Frances Moreno Sing. Frances Moreno was born in Austin and married Joe Sing, a Chinese immigrant and owner of Hong Lee Laundry downtown. As a result of racist policy at this time, Frances actually lost her right to citizenship for marrying an Asian man.
We bring this into the space at our Equity 101 training because the Asian community was also not mentioned in the 1928 Plan. (This is likely because the population in Austin was so small. But it too was small by design and the direct result of racist national immigration policy.)
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, coupled with the Immigration Act of 1917, barred all other Asian and non-white immigrants from entering the U.S., and was in place until 1952.
While the population was small in Austin, we see local policy efforts in other parts of the country at the time, like California, to curb Asian immigrants’ ability to live alongside white folks, own businesses, and buy land. This issues are ongoing, as evidenced in Senate Bill 147 passed about a year ago in April of 2023.
In 1921, there was even an Anti-Japanese Conference held here at the Driskill Hotel to strategize on how to prevent Japanese immigrants from owning land, citing other racist statutes that were effective in California.
Top Left: Sing Family, Ca. 1910. Austin History Center, AR-2008-002-003
Top Right: Anti-Japanese Conference to be Held Today, Austin American-Statesman, January 30, 1921.
Centered: Charlie Lung & Staff at Joe Lung Café, 507 San Jacinto, Undated, Austin History Center, PICB21157
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For May, we're diving into the Equity Office's growing library of books, curated by our team! In our April EAT meeting, many folx in the EAT spoke about the protests in solidarity with Palestine and Gaza at the University of Texas, and frustrations they were feeling at the response from the Governor and the State.
There is a robust history of protests on university campuses, which led us to this month's book recommendation:
In the post–World War II period, students rebelled against the university establishment. In student-led movements, women, minorities, immigrants, and indigenous people demanded that universities adapt to better serve the increasingly heterogeneous public and student bodies. The success of these movements had a profound impact on the intellectual landscape of the twentieth century: out of these efforts were born ethnic studies, women’s studies, and American studies.
In
We Demand, Roderick A. Ferguson demonstrates that less than fifty years since this pivotal shift in the academy, the university is moving away from “the people” in all their diversity. Today the university is refortifying its commitment to the defense of the status quo off campus and the regulation of students, faculty, and staff on campus. The progressive forms of knowledge that the student-led movements demanded and helped to produce are being attacked on every front. Not only is this a reactionary move against the social advances since the ’60s and ’70s—it is part of the larger threat of anti-intellectualism in the United States.
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SURVEYS & COMMUNITY INPUT
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Austin ISD has one person serving as an Ombudsperson & is seeking to bring on 1 more Ombudsperson for Special Education!
This new person will focus on Special Education. Attend one of the upcoming meetings to provide input on the desired qualifications and qualities of candidates.
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Monday May 6, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Govalle Elementary School, 3601 Govalle Ave. (RSVP form)
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Tuesday May 7, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., virtual meeting (Registration link)
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CITY & COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
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Celebrating Asian, Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
May marks a special time for us to honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of our Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
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Community Powered ATX wants you to support the fight against tech billionaire & developer-backed policies accelerating gentrification AND for REAL SOLUTIONS to the housing affordability crisis!
Join Community Powered ATX Friday, May 3rd at 5:30PM for our CPATX Community Gathering focused on sharing community-driven solutions to the housing affordability crisis and preparing a community response to what we're calling the "2024 Master Plan for Displacement & Developer Profits".
Community Powered ATX will serve dinner, so please RSVP: bit.ly/atxjustice
On May 16th Council will vote on several zoning policies including 'HOME" Phase 2 that will accelerate the housing affordability crisis--increasing housing costs for everyone with devastating impacts of displacement and homelessness for BIPOC low-income communities in the Eastern Crescent.
Our communities will need to show up in force if we're going to stop these developer-made plans -- sign up HERE so that we can share the Council meeting registration link as soon as it's available.
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YOU ARE INVITED! Art from the Streets is excited to invite you to the
Art From the Streets Studio Gallery for All for Art: A Community Collaboration! A Collaboration is the process of two or more people, entities or organizations working together to complete a task or achieve a goal. A Community is a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.The “All for Art” show encompasses 5 non-profit organizations that support visual expression in our community through the unique artists they serve. Enjoy learning about each mission, viewing artwork and the impact made everyday.
Saturday, May 4th, 2024
6pm-8pm
Canopy 916 Springdale Rd, Bld 2 #105
Austin, TX 78702
Participating Non-profits:
• Art Spark
• Mobile Loaves & Fishes
• SAGE Studios
• Imagine Art
Art From the Streets Artwork will be available for purchase. Learn more about Art from the Streets at artfromthestreets.org |
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Don't forget to type a quote or description for your image. |
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"The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB MACC) in partnership with Austin Independent School District (AISD) and Academia Cuauhtli invite families, educators, community advocates and members to join us for
Education with Heart: A Community Celebration on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mendez Middle School, 5106 Village Square Dr.
Come celebrate the Community Love Hub and Academia Cuauhtli’s 10-year anniversary with fun hands-on activities, performances by local musicians and dancers, immigration and public health community resource workshops, demonstrations of afterschool clubs and programs, and workshops for teachers."-------------------------------------------------"El Centro Cultural Mexicano Americano Emma S. Barrientos (ESB MACC), en asociación con el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Austin (AISD) y la Academia Cuauhtli, invitan a familias, educadores, defensores comunitarios y miembros a unirse a nosotros para Educación con Corazón: Una celebración comunitaria el sábado de mayo. 4 de las 9 a.m. a las 3 p.m. en la Escuela Intermedia Méndez, 5106 Village Square Dr.
Venga a celebrar el décimo aniversario de Community Love Hub y Academia Cuauhtli con divertidas actividades prácticas, actuaciones de músicos y bailarines locales, talleres de recursos comunitarios de inmigración y salud pública, demostraciones de clubes y programas extracurriculares y talleres para maestros." |
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"The core values of Sunday Sessions: We believe what we need most in the world at this time is community & dependable, safe spaces that facilitate genuine connection to one another & our environment.
Mission: To serve our diverse community by embracing collaboration-sharing ideas, information, practices & services, that uplift our wellness and creativity.
Our foundation is rooted in creating welcoming spaces to relax, release, connect, & recharge in nature with our fellow folx. All are welcome, black & brown people are centered.
Vision: Space where we can leave the worries of the world behind to be present with ourselves & one another, secure in our environment, safe in our bodies & well in spirit."
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The TxDOT project to rebuild and lower I-35 allows the City of Austin to propose caps over portions of the highway and connect East and West Austin.
Join us for a family-friendly Open House and tell us what you'd like to see on I-35 caps. Meet with project team members, learn more about Austin's Cap and Stitch program, enjoy free food, family-friendly activities, and more.
The event is FREE and open to the public.We encourage families to walk, bike, or ride to the event. Taking public transit? Please take bus route #324, #350, or #7.
See you there!
Saturday, May 18 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.ACC Highland, Building 20006018 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, ATX 78752
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Cultivate Mental Wellness, Embrace Serenity, and Find Balance while Honoring Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage & Mental Health Awareness Month with BRAVE Communities!
😌 We invite you to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage and Mental Health Awareness month in May. Step into a sanctuary of balance, mindfulness, and empowerment as you join us for our FREE monthly BRAVE Communities Connection - Harmony in Motion: Tai Chi for Wellness, Mental Health, and AAPI Awareness in May! In this immersive and inclusive gathering, we aim to create a nurturing space that celebrates cultural heritage while prioritizing the well-being of the mind, body, and spirit.
🧘🏾 Through an engaging introduction to Tai Chi philosophy and its benefits, attendees will gain insights into the rich history and meaning of culture and serenity. Led by an experienced instructor, Vince Cobalis, participants will be guided through Tai Chi movements, allowing them to experience the flow of harmony and energy. As we move together in a CommUNITY practice session, we'll foster connections and unity - embracing the diversity that enriches our shared experience.
RSVP at https://betterunite.com/braveccmay24
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The City of Austin's Asian American Resource Center (AARC) is hosting its annual CelebrASIA Austin event, featuring performances, art, culture, food, and more!
This free, family-friendly festival will take place during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 11am to 3pm.
The main stage will be indoors in the AARC ballroom, with special performances from a wide range of groups, including Heavenly Dragon Lion Dance Association, Austin Kyudo, Aiping Tai Chi, Chinese Society of Austin, Korean American Association of Greater Austin, Nana Dance, Odissi Dance Company, Xiquan Wang, Austin Folk Dance & Music Group, KhushATX, QiLi Dance, Austin Uri Karak Dance Group, FASCA, Austin Moonflower Performing Arts Group, Senior Bollywoord Dance Group, Austin Matu Hula, G-Force, and Saloni Dance Group.T
he AARC’s classrooms will be transformed into cultural experience rooms, where you can immerse in hands-on cultural experiences.
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We are in the home stretch of engagement around the Equity-Based Preservation Plan! Comments on the draft plan close on Friday, May 31. So far, close to 1,200 people have participated in some way and 650 people have taken the short community survey. If you’ve been meaning to get involved, now’s a great time!
One fun opportunity is coming up with the rescheduled Block Party on Saturday, May 18, 12–4 p.m.! Come by Givens Avenue in East Austin for kids’ activities, free snacks from local business GoodenSweet Cookies, music by DJ Lauren Light, and more! Take a self-guided tour of the Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Historic District, the historic home of many movers and shakers of the Black community. We’ll have information about the preservation plan, a make-your-own-building activity, and free paletas!
We’re also excited about the Community Open House on Thursday, May 23, 4–6:30 p.m. Join us at the Broken Spoke for extensive information about the draft plan, multiple opportunities to give feedback, and live music!
Read on to learn more about the plan’s third theme,
How We
Preserve, and Austin’s underrepresented heritage.
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Actualización del compromiso y la fiesta del barrio el 18 de mayo
¡Estamos en el tramo final del compromiso con el Plan de Preservación Basado en la Equidad! Los comentarios sobre el borrador del plan se cierran el viernes 31 de mayo. Hasta ahora, cerca de 1,200 personas han participado de alguna manera y 650 han respondido a la breve encuesta comunitaria. Si quiere participar, ¡ahora es el momento!
¡Se acerca una oportunidad divertida con la fiesta del barrio reprogramado el sábado, 18 de mayo, 12 - 4 p.m.! Venga a Givens Avenue, en el este de Austin, para disfrutar de actividades para niños, aperitivos gratuitos de la empresa local GoodenSweet Cookies, música de DJ Lauren Light, ¡y mucho más! Realice una visita autoguiada del distrito histórico Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross, el hogar histórico de muchos impulsores y agitadores de la comunidad negra. Tendremos información sobre el plan de preservación, una actividad para hacer tu propio edificio y ¡paletas gratis!
También estamos entusiasmados con la reunión pública comunitaria el jueves 23 de mayo, 4 – 6:30 p.m. Acompáñenos en el Broken Spoke para obtener amplia información sobre el borrador del plan, varias oportunidades para dar su opinión ¡y música en vivo!Siga leyendo para informarse sobre el tercer tema del plan,
Cómo preservamos, y el patrimonio subrepresentado de Austin.
Puntos de acción:
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The festival showcases contemporary films and videos from Latin America (North, Central, South America, and the Caribbean) and the Iberian Peninsula. Films and videos made by or about Latinos & Latinas in the U.S. or the rest of the world, as well as films and videos by or about Indigenous groups of the Americas are also invited to participate.
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allgo presents...Baile: Queer Night on the Ranch May 25, 2024
Now more than ever do we need spaces where we can reconnect with community, ground ourselves in love and joy and refill our own cups before we can continue pouring into others. That is why Baile is back for 2024 and we’re queering the scene so put on your boots and jeans! We will be playing the hits that stick like grits. Grab a dance Partner(s) and tell a friend so we can let all the queer and trans joy right on in. Tickets will be on sale while supplies last so mark those calendars; come have a blast! Let this celebration foster connection and liberation. We will have food, drinks and performers and will be honoring an allgo champion for their years of service to allgo and the community at large. Meet us at Esquina Tango Saturday May 25, 2024 from 7pm to 10:30pm for an evening of great vibes on an ATX night. Make use of the long weekend as we dance the night away under the proverbial stars.
Use the Promo Code "BAILEHOLDEM" to get 25% OFF! (Good Until 5/11)
Volunteers Get in Free! Click here and select from our shift options!
Please help allgo get the word out about this wonderful night!
This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
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GRANTS | TRAINING | SERVICES |
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On May 8, 2024 from 10am to 1pm at the Austin VA OPC at 7901 Metropolis Dr Austin, TX 78744, the Office of Civil Rights will be having their monthly presentations and tabling event.
Topics for the event include:
- Health care
- Mental health
- Education.
There will presentations by Austin VA Vet Center, Samaritan Center, City of Austin, Texas Veterans Commission, and VA Veterans Readiness and Employment Services.
You don't have to be a veteran to attend. If you work with veterans and want to find out what benefits are available to them feel free to attend.
This will be a monthly recurring event on the second Wednesday of every month. There will be breakfast tacos, sandwiches, and refreshments as well as Round Rocks world famous donuts. There will also be a drawing for a free laptop to some lucky individual complements of American GI Forum.
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Join us in embracing the beauty of nature and culture through art. Together, let's play Tree Lotería, a new, nature-based game and educational tool coming to Austin-area community spaces in 2025!
Project Overview
Join us in an exciting endeavor brought to you by the City of Austin’s Urban Forest Grant Program. We're on the lookout for a skilled and imaginative artist to craft a captivating series of illustrations for the Tree Lotería Illustration Project. Our goal? To enrich our educational resources with vibrant depictions of trees and the diverse life forms they sustain within the Austin community.
About the Project
In collaboration with a selected artist, we're thrilled to announce the Tree Lotería Illustration Project. With a grant of $20,000, we're embarking on a journey to expand our library of illustrations, fostering environmental awareness and tree care among our diverse community.
Applications are now open for artists interested in participating in the Tree Lotería Illustration Project.
Deadline to apply is May 10, 2024.
For more information, visit austintexas.gov/loteria-trees.
Questions about the Tree Loteria Illustration Project? Contact us at the ThinkTrees inbox at thinktrees@austintexas.gov |
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Join the Economic Development Department for an awareness workshop about the Nexus Grant. The grant provides funding to support arts and cultural organizations, individual artists, and arts groups that produce culturally vibrant and diverse artistic content for the public. The workshop will cover important grant and application information. The deadline for online applications is May 14, 2024, at 7 p.m. Central Time. Paper and emailed applications will not be accepted. |
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Register here for the May 14-16 event here
Are you passionate about empowering justice-involved individuals? Ready to make a difference? Look no further!
On Point Reentry Consortium proudly presents the RES Training, a dynamic curriculum developed by the National Institute of Corrections. This isn’t your average training—it’s an immersive experience that blends group activities, guest speakers, and video segments.
Who Should Attend?
- Prison Staff
- Probation and Parole Officers
- Career Resource Center Professionals
- Government Agencies Personnel
- Faith-Based and Community Organizations Advocates
What You’ll Learn:
- Enhanced Collaboration: Forge powerful partnerships to support reentry success.
- Employment Assessments: Master techniques for assessing skills and needs.
- Job Development Strategies: Boost employment outcomes for individuals with criminal histories.
Our Impact:
- Over 7800 individuals trained across counties, cities, and states.
- Real Results in improving lives and communities.
Event Details:
Dates: May 14-16, 2024
- Location: 6633 E HWY 290
- Questions? Call Mary Moran at 512-947-0598.
Don’t miss this opportunity! Register now on our website and be part of the solution. Let’s transform lives together!!! LOOK AT NEW INFO ON OUR WEBSITE REGARDING TRAINING http://www.onpointreentry.org |
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In partnership with the United Negro College Fund, the Center for Black Educator Development’s Black Teacher Pipeline Fellowship provides:
- Up to $5,000 annually for four years
- Up to $20,000 in stipends at the start of your fifth year of teaching
- Academic support and professional coaching
Students who participate in CBED’s Teaching Academy or Freedom Schools Literacy Academy are eligible for this Black Teacher Pipeline Fellowship. All Black Teacher Pipeline fellows are expected to engage in CBED programs, maintain a high GPA, and complete additional coursework.
The deadline to submit an application is May 20, 2024 at 6pm EST.
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WIC Voucher Program
From April through October, eligible WIC participants can receive Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) vouchers to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers’ markets and mobile markets. Each eligible participant will receive $30 in WIC Vouchers.
Bring your WIC Shopping List and WIC card to one of the participating locations listed below.
For more information, hours, and locations, contact the bilingual Help Desk at 512-730-1807 Monday - Saturday 9 AM - 12 PM.
With funding provided through Travis County Public Health, each eligible participant in the Austin area will also receive $30 in Double Up Food Bucks as a match to the $30 in WIC Vouchers. Double Up Food Bucks can be used throughout the entire year!
How to Use WIC Vouchers
To see if you are eligible to receive WIC vouchers, contact your local WIC clinic.
Start your online application at https://texaswic.org/apply.
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Programa Cuponera WIC
De abril a octubre, los participantes de WIC pueden recibir cupones del Programa de Nutrición de Mercados Agrícolas (FMNP, por sus siglas en inglés) para comprar frutas y verduras frescas en los sitios de Austin, Texas. Cada persona elegible obtendrá $30 en cupones de WIC y $30 adicionales en Double Up Food Bucks.Traiga su tarjeta y lista de compras WIC a los sitios participantes para recibir esta promoción.
Para conocer las ubicaciones, envíe la palabra “WIC” por texto a este número (737) 214-7575
¿CÓMO USAR CUPONERA WIC?
Para saber si usted es elegible para recibir Cuponera WIC, entre al chat en este enlace de internet https://texaswic.org/
Inicie su aplicación para beneficios WIC aquí: https://texaswic.org/apply. |
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Children's Mental Health: Promoting Access, Equity and Engagement
Tuesday, May 14th: Ascension Seton auditorium or virtual on Zoom
During this forum, Integral Care and Dell Children's Ascension will delve into the multifaceted landscape of mental health among children and adolescents, with a focus on fostering accessibility, equity, and active engagement in mental health support systems. In light of the growing prevalence of mental health challenges among young populations, their experts will shed some light on innovative strategies to make care accessible. They will share resources and discuss collaborative efforts among stakeholders, parents, families, and professionals to address the complex factors influencing children’s mental well-being.
***Integral Care & Dell Children's Ascension are offering a free ONE-hour CEU for LMFTs, LMSWs, LCSWs, LPCs, and TX Addiction Professionals.
Learn more and register at https://integralcare.org/en/childrens-mental-health-promoting-access-equity-and-engagement/
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This free, 2-hour course is open to community members, regardless of preparedness knowledge. The course will provide an introduction from the experts on how to practice the four steps of emergency preparedness: making a plan, building a kit, knowing your neighbors, and staying informed. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on how to prepare their home, family, and community for a variety of hazards.
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Save the Date! Del Valle Day: 06.02.2024
The Del Valle Community Coalition (DVCC) is hosting its 2nd annual DV Day, and they want YOU to be a part of it!
Here are the details:
📢 Event: Del Valle Day
📍 Location: Circuit of the Americas - 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617
📅 Date: June 2nd, 2024
⌚ Time: 10am-2pm
DVCC is on the lookout for organizations, with resources that benefit the Del Valle community and its surroundings. Last year around 1500 individuals attended and they expect that number to increase this year.
DVCC has got you covered with a 10x10 tent, table, and chairs -just bring your awesome selves and showcase what you've got to offer!
If you are interested in sponsoring or have any questions reach out to sarah@atxdvcc.org. Organizations can sign up directly via the DVCC website at www.atxdvcc.org/dvday24
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The Roots & Wings Festival is an annual community-wide celebration of trees, pollinators, and all creatures. This year's festival kicks off Saturday, October 19th and goes through Sunday, November 3rd. The Festival is dedicated to celebrating nature in our neighborhoods. We embrace the idea that we are all connected to each other and to our local ecosystem. Growing these connections creates a stronger, more resilient community.
The Roots & Wings Festival is not just one event. It is many, and it is led by the community in neighborhoods all over Austin. The Festival is more than two weeks long, with fun events and activities happening on different days and at different locations all over town. Community events feature celebrations of our urban forest ecosystem (trees, plants, fungi, soil health, pollinators, birds, bats, and more)!Learn more about the Festival and how you can be a part of it. The application to be an event host is open until August 1, 2023. Mini-grants are available for event materials. To qualify for funding, you must host your event in Austin.
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Join CAN (Community Action Network) for their Race Equity Principles in Practice Training in 2024!
Many of us have taken race equity trainings such as Beyond Diversity or Undoing Racism, and upon finishing, have wondered "what's next?" We have created a series of trainings that will focus on ways to utilize the lessons learned in these race equity trainings in our daily lives, in our work, and in our community. The series of trainings will require you to reflect on your past racialized experiences, research your community and nation's racial history, and learn about ways to actively engage in local work aimed at addressing racial inequality.
In order to participate in the series, you would need to be able to attend all 4 sessions in the series as each session builds off each other. All sessions will be on Zoom from 11:30am - 1 pm. A calendar invite with the Zoom login credentials will be sent to you after you register.
Sign up for the October 2024 Race Equity Principles in Practice Series here--Registration Closes on Oct. 2nd
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Teen Leadership Program
ATX KIDS CLUB invites all teens aged 13 - 17 years old to apply for our Teen Leadership Program. Teens will commit to volunteer for a minimum of two weeks and support our field trip leaders as they adventure around the city of Austin this summer.
If you have an interested teen, please scan the QR code or fill out the form:
Teen Leadership Program Application
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