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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 for our October EAT Meeting✨
Register here for the October Meeting or just come through!
Saturday, October 19th from 10:30am to 1:30pm
The October EAT will be an opportunity to:
- Learn about the Open Government Partnership (OGP). The City of Austin is a partner in the OGP - an international organization dedicated to making governments more open, inclusive, and responsive. It is a possibility for the EAT to be a community partner for some of the action plan commitments. Let's discuss and collaborate on this together.
- Collaborate together on budget input for 2026--we know it's early and that the 2025 budget was just passed. You can view the 2025 released budget here. Our boards and commissions need to hear from community about how the City should spend money in the 2026 budget.
- Updates on immigrant affairs issues, current programs like the Equity Mini Grant, our Community Voices + Choices events, and the Citizenship Clinic and information sessions. We reserve room for community shout outs and updates, too!
October's EAT Meeting will be at:
Virginia Brown Recreation Center
Conference Room B
7500 Blessing Ave.
Austin, TX 78752
🍽️ Brunch 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!
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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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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At the beginning of Hispanic Latino Heritage Month (September 15th to October 15th), we shared two videos sharing Chicano and Latine culture in Austin.
One of those videos, Boats in the Barrio, highlighted the activism and protests of the predominantly Latine and brown east Austinites against Aqua Fest and the boat races.
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With House Bill 174, the Texas State Legislature named the last Friday in September American Indian Heritage Day, which recognizes the historic, cultural, and social contributions American Indian communities and leaders have made to the state. The Bullock Museum, in partnership with Great Promise for American Indians, celebrates our community's Indigenous cultures with its special American Indian Heritage Day program.
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This month, we're pulling your recommendations from our September EAT Meeting!
We asked all of you about your favorite book and why it was your favorite. We heard so many great responses and wanted to share it out with the full EAT. Enjoy! Let us know if you enjoyed any of these reads or if you would like to recommend a book to the EAT. Many of these books you can check out at the Austin Public Library, or venture out and visit some of our local books stores like Black Pearl Books, Red Salmon Arts/Casa de Resistencia Books, and Book Woman.
We apologize if we missed your book recommendation--email us so we can share it out! equity@austintexas.gov
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SURVEYS & COMMUNITY INPUT |
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INTERESTED IN JOINING THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (AALI)
2025 FELLOWSHIP COHORT?
Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a lasting impact in your community? The African American Leadership Institute's 2025 Fellowship Cohort is now accepting interest forms!
This transformative program is designed to empower and equip leaders with the tools they need to drive change across Central Texas. By submitting an interest form, you’ll be the first to receive updates, key dates, and more information about how this Fellowship can help you grow as a leader.
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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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CITY & COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS |
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Join the City and the League of Women Voters Austin Area for live panels in September and October to meet the 2024 Austin City Council and Mayoral candidates. Attend in-person or watch live on www.ATXN.tv and KAZI FM 88.7 to hear directly from the candidates and make informed decisions. For more details, visit Voter Resources or call 3-1-1. |
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Join the Austin Public Library to learn the basics of Austin government, from City Hall to your daily life. We'll explore how to stay informed, get engaged, and make your voice heard in our local democracy! Join the library for workshops or discussions about civics.
When: Saturday, October 5th from 1pm to 3pm
Where: John Gillum Branch (North Village), 2505 Steck Ave, Austin, TX
Free and open to the public | Gratis y abierto al público
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Join BRAVE Communities at Amplify Credit Union Community Room for a powerful conversation on
"Breaking the Myths - Uncovering the Truth About Immigration." Come together on Indigenous Peoples’ Day and as we wrap up Hispanic Heritage Month, to challenge false narratives, celebrate the strength of our diverse communities, and build a future rooted in truth and understanding. 🌟
When: Monday, October 14th
Time: 1pm-3pm
Where: Amplify Credit Union Community Room, 2800 Esperanza Crossing,
Building 2 (next to Top Golf near the Domain)
Register to attend here!
🗣️ Panelists:
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Edna Yang, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways
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Sebastian Treviño, Immigration Attorney, Catholic Charities of Central Texas
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Maëlle Singh, Digital Influencer and Haitian immigrant
✨ Moderator: Sofia Sandrea, BRAVE Young Leaders Alumnae (2020-2024), researcher of misinformation on media
🌍 Artistic Expressions: Daniel Llanes, Earth Culture Dancer
Special thanks to Amplify Credit Union Bank for opening up their doors on a holiday and co-hosting this event; as well as City of Austin’s Cultural Arts Division.
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Community Connections Resource Fair
Austin Energy's annual Community Connections Resource Fair is a free, family-friendly event that combines fun with learning to assist our customers who sometimes could use a little help to meet basic needs.
Local service providers and City departments host this annual event. You can expect fun and informative demonstrations and presentations on community assistance resources available for moderate-to-low-income families in the Austin area.
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Akins High School |
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Dia de Los Muertos & MexAmeriCon!
Dia de los Muertos & Mexamericon
When: Saturday, November 2, 2:00-8:00pm
Where: Oswaldo AB Cantu Pan American Park
2100 East 3rd Street, Austin Texas 78702
Get ready for our biggest event of the year! Celebrate Day of the Dead/ Dia de los Muertos in East Austin. Guests can enjoy live music and dance performances, hands-on children’s activities, art activations, vendors, food trucks, and a collective community altar.
We are happy to partner with MexAmeriCon to bring you Austin’s own Mexican-American Comic-Con! The events are held together, both are 2-8pm at the Pan Am Park, and are free and open to the public
The event will feature art installations by Las Piñatas ATX!
VENDORS- Would you like to sell artwork, goods, or food? Please fill out this form. All food trucks will be asked for a photo of their up-to-date Travis Co/Austin Public health permit.
NON-PROFITS- To sign up to have an information table for your non-profit organization, fill out this form.
Headliner: The Tiarras! We are happy to announce The Tiarras as our headliner for Day of the Dead/ MexAmeriCon! Austin’s favorite 3-sister band will be taking the Pan Am Stage!
Check out the Tiarras’ music and get ready to dance!
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Clear the Air ATX Can Help Make Your Event Safer!
As the festivities ramp up and as temps cool down + gatherings move inside and transmission rates surge -- we want to make sure we're keeping our communities safe! Easiest way to do so is to get cleaner air for your indoor events 😘
✨GET YOUR FREE AIR PURIFIER HERE!✨
Please submit your requests for purifiers 7-10 days or more out from your event date as often as possible.
That makes operations easier for us as we are still a very small team and often only have one person fielding requests at a time.
🎠 Purifier transportation support is now available!
Clear the Air is so stoked to announce that for people who book our purifiers but don't have access to means of transport, we can now help out with purifier delivery.
In order to accommodate delivery support, you must put in your booking request
at least 2 weeks ahead of the event date and specify that you need help with transport.
⚡Far UVC has launched!
We now have a Far UVC kit from Nukit in our library that can be checked out as an add on to purifier bookings. If you haven’t heard of Far UVC, they’re safe UV-light torches that add an extra layer of Covid-mitigation, and are especially great for performers, DJ’s, and other artists who could use additional protection within your performance space.
Feel free to learn more about Nukit here.
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GRANTS | TRAINING | SERVICES |
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Boo the Flu is back! Don’t let the flu take you away from your favorite Halloween festivities -- get vaccinated.Get your flu shot for FREE on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. at Allison Elementary School (515 Vargas, Austin, Texas 78741). Plus, get FREE vision screenings, prizes, treats and more! For people who are uninsured or underinsured. No insurance or citizenship required.
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¡Buu, la gripe regresó! No dejes que la gripe interrumpa tus celebraciones favoritas del Día de Brujas, vacúnate. ¡Acompáñanos en la Escuela Primaria Allison 515 Vargas Rd Austin, TX 78741 Para personas sin seguro de salud o con seguro insuficiente. GRATIS: exámenes de la vista, premios, golosinas y más! |
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Application Open! $3.1M Available for Heritage Preservation
The Heritage Preservation Grant seeks to preserve Austin’s history through grants for capital, planning, educational, and marketing projects at historically designated sites. Grant projects must engage new audiences, be history-informing, promote diverse stories, and attract tourism to historically designated sites.
Keep Austin’s history alive by applying for the Heritage Preservation Grant by October 8. Learn more and begin your application.
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¡Aún está a tiempo! $3.1M disponibles para la Preservación del Patrimonio
La Subvención para la Preservación del Patrimonio busca preservar la historia de Austin mediante subvenciones para proyectos de capital, planificación, educación y mercadotecnia en lugares históricamente designados. Los proyectos de subvención deben atraer a nuevas audiencias, informar sobre la historia, promover historias diversas y atraer turismo a sitios históricamente designados.
Mantenga viva la historia de Austin solicitando la Subvención para la Preservación del Patrimonio antes del 8 de octubre. Obtenga más información e inicie su solicitud.
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Tools for Success
Get ready for this month with amazing TFS workshops! We've got a fantastic lineup of topics that will empower families and help them thrive.
Tools for Success (TFS)
is a series of virtual educational sessions for families to learn about the various services and programs offered in Austin ISD. Sessions are presented by subject matter experts in those topics.
Please help us to spread the word to more families and community and let's make this October a success!Everyone is welcome 🙂
Access session links on our district calendar HERE
SAVE THE DATE for TFS Live!! November 19th
Interpretation services in languages other than English and Spanish available with 72-hour notice. The workshops will be recorded.
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Estimados compañeros de Austin ISD, amigos y miembros de la comunidad,
¡Prepárense para un mes lleno de increíbles talleres de TFS! Tenemos una gran selección de temas que enriquecerán a las familias y les ayudarán a crecer.
Herramientas para el Éxito (TFS)
es una serie de sesiones educativas virtuales para que las familias conozcan los diversos servicios y programas que ofrece Austin ISD. Las sesiones son presentadas por expertos en la materia.
¡Por favor ayúdenos a pasar la voz a mas familias y comunidad y hagamos este mes de octubre todo un éxito!
¡Todos son bienvenidos! 🙂Aquí está el volante en inglés y español. Gráficos para redes sociales AQUÍVisite el calendario de nuestro distrito AQUÍ para acceder directamente a los enlaces de las sesiones.
¡Marquen sus calendarios para el evento Herramientas para el éxito en VIVO! 19 de Noviembre.
Volantes y mas información muy prontoLos servicios de interpretación en otros idiomas que no sean inglés y español están disponibles con un aviso de 72 horas.Los talleres serán grabados. |
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Downtown Austin Alliance has an open call for food vendors!
Call for food vendors is now open! We are excited to announce a new semi-permanent concession at the Old Bakery & Emporium, located at 10th & Congress Avenue. If you have a food truck or trailer you would like to operate downtown, learn more here. Applications are due by October 11.
Learn more here!
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¡Nuestra solicitud de concesiones de alimentos está abierta! Nos complace anunciar una nueva concesión semipermanente para “
Old Bakery & Emporium
”, ubicada en la esquina de las calles 10 y Congress. Si tiene un camión o
tráiler de alimentos que le gustaría operar en el centro, obtenga más información aquí.
La fecha límite para entregar solicitudes es el día 11 de octubre.
¡Aprender mas aquí!
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Do you want to be the first Austin Poet Laureate?
First-ever Austin Poet Laureate Program Now Accepting Applications
The Austin Poet Laureate Program is now accepting applications from local poets interested in becoming Austin’s first-ever Poet Laureate. Applications are open from October 1, 2024 through November 30, 2024. The selected Austin Poet Laureate will be announced in April 2025 and will serve a two-year term from April 2025 until April 2027.
The application portal is available at the Austin Poet Laureate Program’s page on the Austin Public Library website: library.austintexas.gov/poet
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Convocatoria abierta para el primer programa de Poetas Laureados de Austin
El Programa de Poetas Laureados de Austin tiene la convocatoria abierta para aquellos poetas locales interesados en convertirse en el primer Poeta Laureado de Austin. Las solicitudes están abiertas desde el 1 de octubre de 2024 hasta el 30 de noviembre de 2024. El Poeta Laureado de Austin seleccionado se anunciará en abril de 2025 y cumplirá un mandato de dos años desde abril de 2025 hasta abril de 2027.
El portal de solicitud está disponible en la página del Programa de Poetas Laureados de Austin en el sitio web de la Biblioteca Pública de Austin: library.austintexas.gov/poet
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The AARC’s Community Exhibits Program displays year-round exhibitions that celebrate the diverse and dynamic cultural heritage, history, identity and creativity of Asian American and Pacific Islanders. The AARC's Community Exhibits Program invites artists and curators based in Central Texas to submit a proposal for exhibits for our 2025-2026 Exhibit Calendars. The AARC’s Community Exhibits Program aims to foster and promote exhibits that embody the AARC's mission, vision, and values to create spaces of belonging and healing for Asian American communities in Austin and beyond.
Selected Artists and Curators will be provided with support to showcase their work and research, with access to AARC exhibiting spaces, facilities, funded community outreach/professional development opportunities, marketing and other resources.
The application will open on Monday, October 7, 2024. The deadline to apply is January 12, 2025 at 11:59pm.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email AARC@AustinTexas.gov. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact (512) 974-3914 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.
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Are you a High School junior or senior looking to gain leadership skills, engage in networking opportunities with local Asian American community leaders, or simply want to give back to the community? Are you a professional with intimate understanding of Asian American history and culture and want to pass on your perspective and expertise to the younger generation? Apply for the AARC’s mentorship program for teens! Forward to any motivated high school students you know. Learn more about who is eligible, program requirements, and how to apply on our
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- San Jose I: Saturday, October 26th, meet at 703 Small Kemp, 8am to 1pm
- San Jose II: Sunday, October 27th, meet at 8101 Posten Ln, 8am to 1pm
Click here for more details!
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Support BRAVE Communities by volunteering your time and talents. Opt to support with administrative, event planning, mentorship, fundraising, or marketing/social media.
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