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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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With gratitude for our amazing EAT,
-Natalie Hulsey, Equity Office Public Information Specialist, Sr. and the Equity Office team |
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The Equity Mini Grant Application Window is Open!
The Equity Office’s Mini Grant application window is now open! The Equity Mini Grant program seeks to fund organizations with grant amounts of $10k, $20k, or $30k. This initiative will support local grassroots organizations whose efforts are focused on improving quality-of-life outcomes. This year’s Mini Grant program will focus on organizations working in the following areas:
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Austin’s immigrant community
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Working in solidarity with unhoused people
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Anti-displacement/displacement prevention.
The application window is open now to October 15th, 2024. Please share this opportunity with your networks!
🔎Learn more about the Equity Mini Grant at: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/grant-programs
Questions? Reach out to equity@austintexas.gov
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¡El periodo de solicitud de la Minisubvención de Equidad está abierto!
¡Ya está abierto el periodo de solicitud de la Minisubvención de la Oficina de Equidad! El programa de Minisubvenciones de Equidad busca financiar organizaciones con cantidades de subvención de $10,000, $20,000 o $30,000. Esta iniciativa de base apoyará a organizaciones locales cuyos esfuerzos se centren en mejorar la calidad de vida. El programa de Minisubvenciones de este año se centrará en las organizaciones que trabajan en las siguientes áreas:
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Comunidad inmigrante de Austin
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Trabajo en solidaridad con las personas sin vivienda
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Lucha contra el desplazamiento/prevención del desplazamiento
El periodo de solicitud está abierto desde ahora hasta el 15 de octubre de 2024. ¡Comparta esta oportunidad con su red de contactos!
🔎Más información sobre la Minisubvención de Equidad en: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/grant-programs
¿Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con equity@austintexas.gov
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The FY 25 finalized City of Austin Budget will be released on October 1st. You can keep up with all things budget by visiting the 2024-2025 Budget Public Input site here. The JIC wants to hear from you about your experience with the budget, and what services, programs, and needs your community has. Even though FY25 budget was just passed, it's important to understand what was funded and what was not funded to better plan for FY26.
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We're taking a look back and drew inspiration from the 2018 exhibit "Juntos/Together: Black and Brown Activism in Austin, TexasFrom 1970-83".
Photo Description: A group of black and Latino men and women marching through the South Mall on U.T. campus with the tower looming in the background, as part of a rally or protest by The Improvement of Minority Education (T.I.M.E.)
Resource: Almetris Marsh Duren papers
Subject Demographic: United States - Texas - Travis - Austin
Extent: 10 in X 13.5 in
Box: 4A301
Folder: Photographs, 1950-1980, Identified Portraits and Groups, 1950-1976
Collection Strenght: The University of Texas History
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SURVEYS & COMMUNITY INPUT |
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Austin Public Health needs your input on the needs of local LGBTQIA2S+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, Two-Spirit, and others) communities.
We are asking Austin/Travis County residents to take this survey to help decide how to use Austin Public Health funds. Survey responses are anonymous.
Please take the survey by August 23rd – we value your input!
We developed this survey with reference to the City of Austin’s 2021 LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study.
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Apply for the Imagine Austin Working Group! Application Closes August 26th, 2024!
It’s time to update Imagine Austin, the long-range plan that guides goals and policies for Austin’s future growth and development. With your help, this revision will build on our successes and emphasize our commitments to racial equity, resilience, sustainability, and access to opportunity.
All Austinites are invited to apply for the Imagine Austin Working Group. The Group will provide critical input and guidance to inform City staff’s work. Working Group participants may be eligible for a $25/hr stipend. The application will close on August 26, 2024. Staff will review applications and notify those who have been selected by the end of September. You can find the application at SpeakUpAustin.org/ImagineAustin.
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Foster Care Research Interview Sign-Up
ECHO, UT, and Change 1 are partnering to do an IRB-approved study on the intersection of foster care and homelessness. Local and national data show that aging out of the foster care system can be a strong predictor of experiencing homelessness as an adult. As such, we’re looking to interview youth with lived experience of both the foster care system and homelessness to see what local gaps they’ve experienced in services and supports.
If you know of anyone 18 – 25 years old who might be interested,
please send them this sign-up form.
All interviews will be one hour long and held either at ECHO’s office (please see my signature below for the address) or via Zoom. Interviewees will be compensated with a $50 virtual Amazon gift card.
If you have any questions about the study, please email myself or Dr. Barbara Ball (Barbara.Ball@austin.utexas.edu).
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The opening is to fill a three-year term beginning November 1, 2024, and ending October 31, 2027.
The time commitment for Commission business is anticipated at 1 - 3 hours a month. Commissioners serve on a voluntary basis.
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Help Shape the Future of the AACHF!
The African American Cultural and Heritage Facility (AACHF) wants to hear from YOU!
We're conducting a survey to get your feedback on the facility and your ideas for future programs and activities.
Your input is critical in developing our Five-Year, Long Range Strategic Plan. By taking a few minutes to complete the survey, you'll help us ensure the AACHF meets the needs of our community and enhances Austin's cultural landscape.
Take the survey and make your voice heard!
Click here to participate: https://bit.ly/AACHFCommunitySurvey24
Together, we can build a vibrant future for the AACHF!
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CITY & COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS |
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What: Are you concerned with high energy bills, worried about the heat and future winter storms, and wondering if our grid is going to keep running? Do you want Austin Energy to help the community and invest in renewable energy instead of building a dirty, new power plant?
The Sierra Club invites you to join your neighbors at the Austin Climate Justice Town Hall to find out how we can lower our bills and protect our community from climate change and pollution! RSVP today here.
When: Sunday, August 25th, 3 – 5 PM
Where: The Sierra Club, 6406 North I-35 Frontage Rd. |
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Learn about the future of water in Austin next week! Water Forward--Austin's 100-year water resource plan--is being updated. There are two opportunities to learn more about how we plan to keep water flowing for the next 100 years and share what you think is important for the future of Austin.
- August 27th from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Permitting and Development Center. (6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752, Room 1406)
- Feel free to drop by anytime you wish
Virtual open house info:
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Circular Austin Showcase
Attend the Circular Austin Showcase on August 29 at 5:30 p.m. to discover how local businesses and organizations are creating a circular economy in Austin! Five small businesses will pitch their ideas for a chance to win $10,000 in prize money.
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Date: Friday, August 30th
Time: 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Location: Central Library, 710 W. Cesar Chavez St.
Meet and Greet with the new City of Austin Manager, Mr. TC Broadnax!
Participate in a fast paced in person networking event with some of the City of Austin's senior leadership and executive staff. Bring your questions and your note pads, we will provide the wisdom and a little lunch.
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What: The Travis Central Appraisal District will host a Last-Minute Exemption Clinic at the Travis County Community Center in Pflugerville to help Travis County property owners file for and resolve issues with their exemptions in time to receive the benefits on property tax bills distributed in November.
A homestead exemption is the easiest and fastest way for a property owner to save money on their property tax bill. To be eligible, a property owner must own and reside in their home and cannot claim exemptions on any other property. Last year, a homestead exemption saved Travis County property owners an average of $1,876 on their property tax bills.
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✨ The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center (ESB MACC) will host its 17th annual Viva México celebration outside of the Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center on Saturday, September 14th from 5:00-9:00 pm. This lively outdoor celebration on the hillside includes live mariachi music and folkloric dance performances, family-friendly art activities, and a vendor market. Master of Ceremonies Claudia Talamantez from Univision will lead the evening’s entertainment, and Mexican Consul Humberto Hernández Haddad will give the Grito de Independencia.
Stay tuned on the MACC social media (@ESBMACC) for “know before you go”
information/ travel tips.
Shuttle Information:
There will be a free shuttle bus from 4:00pm-10:00pm making trips to and from the Pan American Recreation Center. Guests may park in the neighborhood around it and take the free shuttle to and from the event.
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GRANTS | TRAINING | SERVICES |
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Calling all students, teachers, and parents!
What would your school do with $3,000 for green projects?
The City of Austin’s Office of Sustainability wants to know what a bright green future looks like to you! Apply to the Bright Green Future Grants program by September 22, and your campus could be awarded up to $3,000 to bring your idea to life. From beekeeping classes to chicken coops, and bike rodeos to tree plantings, the Bright Green Future Grants program supports campus-based projects that help students commit to a lifetime of sustainability.
Applications are being accepted now through September 22. Learn more and apply by visiting AustinTexas.gov/BrightGreenFuture.
Looking for project inspiration? Explore the 2023-24 School Year Outcomes Report to learn about last year’s projects!
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REMINDER!! ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY for the Nexus Grant!!
Small arts and cultural organizations, individual artists, and arts groups that produce culturally vibrant and diverse artistic content for the public can now apply for the $5,000 Nexus Grant! Apply by August 27: https://www.austintexas.gov/nexus
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¡Las pequeñas organizaciones artísticas y culturales, artistas individuales y grupos artísticos que producen contenido artístico diverso y dinámico cultural para el público pueden solicitar la subvención Nexus de $5,000! Solicite antes del 27 de agosto: https://www.austintexas.gov/nexus |
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Heritage Preservation Grant Opening Soon!
The Heritage Preservation Grant supports tourism through historic preservation and inclusive projects highlighting Austin's history. These grants fund capital, planning, educational, and marketing projects at designated historic sites. Learn more and apply starting September 10.
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Subvención para la preservación del patrimonio histórico
La subvención para la preservación del patrimonio histórico apoya el turismo a través de la preservación histórica y de proyectos integradores que destaquen la historia de Austin. Estos fondos financian proyectos de capital, planificación, educación y mercadeo en sitios históricos designados. Obtenga más información y presente su solicitud a partir del 10 de septiembre.
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AccessHealth is excited to announce that their FREE comprehensive substance use disorder (SUD) services are available at no cost to your clients. Their program is designed to support individuals at any stage of their recovery journey, offering both in-person and telehealth services to ensure accessibility for all, including those outside of Fort Bend County.
Services: AccessHealth’s SUD program is dedicated to treating individuals battling substance use disorders. Their team of addiction professionals collaborates closely with primary care providers and behavioral health therapists to address triggers, cravings, withdrawals, and other medical, emotional, and behavioral concerns. Services are offered in both English and Spanish to individuals aged 12 and older. Quality care provided by AccessHealth’s Providers include:
Prevention Education
- SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral for Treatment)
- MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment)
- Counseling (Individual, Family, and Group)
- Tobacco & Smoking Cessation
Join the Virtual Support Group: "The Journey" They also offer a free virtual support group, "The Journey," open to individuals at any stage of their recovery journey.
The group meets every Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
This supportive environment provides a safe space for participants to share experiences and gain encouragement from peers and professionals.You are invited to refer your clients for SUD services and encourage them to join "The Journey." For more details, please see the flyer above for the support group.
Contact Information: For referrals or more information about our SUD services, please contact the Behavioral Health office Monday-Friday, 7am to 6pm at (832) 957-6136. |
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Teens have always experienced emotional highs and lows. More teens have been having mental health crises than ever before. But you’re not alone and anyone can help. Join Integral Care to learn how to help a teen or young person in your life weather their emotional storms in our FREE youth mental health first aid training.
Upcoming Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainings
- Friday August 23rd, 2024: Central Texas Community In-Person Adult MHFA Training
- 8am to 5pm
- Dove Springs Clinic-5015 S. IH 35 Suite 200D; Rudy Zapata Training Room, Side A Austin, Texas 78744
- Register on Eventbrite here
- Friday August 30th, 2024: Community Youth MHFA Training
- 8am to 5pm
- Dove Springs Clinic-5015 S. IH 35 Suite 200D; Rudy Zapata Training Room, Side A Austin, Texas 78744
- Register on Eventbrite here
- Friday September 13th, 2024: Community Youth MHFA Training
- 8am to 5pm
- Dove Springs Clinic-5015 S. IH 35 Suite 200D; Rudy Zapata Training Room, Side A Austin, Texas 78744
- Register on Eventbrite here
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Before you begin this application, please make sure that you have your applications materials ready:
1. Poetry Portfolio (5 poems)
2. CV / Resume
3. Optional Multimedia Supplement
The application period will open on Monday, July 1, 2024. The application period will close on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 11:59PM Central Time. All applications should be submitted by this time.
If you would like support in working through this application, The Library Foundation is holding workshops that help teens understand and prepare for the application. These will take place on July 13, 20, 27, and August 10, 17, 24. We are also hosting a workshop in person at Austin Public Library to help applicants create their multimedia supplement using recording and podcasting equipment. Please look for these workshops on our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-library-foundation-15281851354.
If you have questions or problems submitting your application, please email the Library Foundation Programs Manager Katherine Lamb at klamb@austinlibrary.org. She will be happy to assist you. |
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Black Mamas Village is looking for dedicated volunteers to support our community initiatives, from food pantry assistance to helping out at special events throughout the year. We are specifically in need of at least 4 Spanish speakers to join our team. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact, bridging language barriers, and supporting our community, we would love to have you on board! Reach out to us to sign up as a volunteer and be a part of the village that supports changing lives and spreading love. Let’s come together and make a difference!
Contact Black Mamas Village today at admin@blackmamasvillage-atx.org or
call 512-222-9556
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