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A Texas Eye on the Dollars
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Contractors who want to work on projects funded with federal stimulus dollars, small businesses who need a micro loan, institutions of higher education doing energy or scientific research, or non-profit organizations seeking federal stimulus grants for the arts or human services can all find the information they need at one source - The Texas Comptroller's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act website.
Once on the homepage, click on "Apply for Funding" to find information on grants or on contracting for stimulus projects. The Comptroller estimates $16 billion in federal stimulus funds will come our state. This site will help Texans access these funds and track how they are spent.
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Comment on Proposed CDBG Projects for Recovery Act Funds
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 Travis County invites the public to comment on the proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects for $226,300 available through the Recovery Act. These funds must benefit Travis County low- to moderate-income residents who live in the unincorporated areas of the county, and meet the spirit of the Recovery Act. You can comment by attending a public hearing on Tuesday May 26th or by submitting your comments in writing from May 22, 2009 through May 29, 2009. Learn more. |
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| Homebound Older Adults at Higher Risk for Depression |
 Dr. Namkee Choi, a professor at the UT School of Social Work, made a presentation to the CAN Community Council on Monday night about Late-Life Depression in Austin's Homebound Older Adults. A depression screening tool was used with 762 clients of Meals on Wheels. The findings showed high rates of depressive symptoms among homebound older adults, especially among those aged 50 - 59. Dr. Choi is working with the Aging Services Council, a CAN Issue Area Group, to conduct a research project on the efficacy of using Telehealth Problem Solving Therapy to help those found to at risk of depressive disorders. The study is funded by the National Institute for Mental Health. Dr. Choi's presentation is posted on the CAN website under Community Council presentations. |
| Affordable Housing Forum
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 City of Austin Neighborhood Housing and Community Development will host an Affordable Housing Forum on Friday, June 5th from 9 a.m. - noon at the Stree-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th Street.
The first half of the forum will focus on the City's Comprehensive Housing Market Study. The second half will feature a panel of local organizations focusing on affordable housing solutions, including the Alley Flats Initiative, the SOL Neighborhood, and the Housing Affordability Policy Study Group sponsored by HousingWorks, Urban Land Institute, Real Estate Council of Austin, and Austin Area Research Organization. A team of expert resource panelists will also be available.
Learn more and RSVP to Kelly Nichols at kelly.nichols@ci.austin.tx.us or 974-9375.
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| Employees and Employers Sought for Summer Youth Program
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Goodwill and Workforce Solutions - Capital Area seek young adults aged 18 to 24 to work this summer for $7.25 per hour. Employers are also needed to provide work. Salaries will be paid with federal stimulus funds and participants will receive job training and preparation before joining the worksite. Participating youth must meet income guidelines (slots for younger-aged workers are already filled). Learn more about Viva Verde. |
Community Meeting to Discuss Contingency Plan for Reagan
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A community meeting to discuss the contingency plan for the possible reassignment of Reagan High School students, pending a determination of the school's status by the Texas Education Agency, will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at the school, located at 7104 Berkman Drive. Translation services will be provided. For more information, visit the AISD website. |
Regional Asthma Summit
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The 4th Annual Austin Regional Asthma Summit will be held on Saturday, June 13th from 9 am - 4 pm. This year, the summit will be hosted by the American Lung Association in partnership with the Central Texas Asthma Coalition and Seton Family of Hospitals and will be held at Sig Auditorium at Dell Children's Medical Center, 4900 Mueller Blvd. The Summit is a continuing education conference for health professionals and will cover a variety of topics related to asthma. Click here for more information or to register.
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Statewide Obesity Summit
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 The increasing prevalence of overweight and obese children and adults is a serious concern for Texas. The annual cost of excess weight in Texas is projected to reach $15.6 billion by 2010. the Texas Department of State Health Services is sponsoring a "Bringing Healthy Back Statewide Obesity Partner Meeting and Summit" July 14th - 16th at the AT&T Education and Conference Center at the University of Texas at Austin. Registration is free. The deadline for registration is May 29th. |
Apply for CHIP/Medicaid Coverage On-Line
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The State Health and Human Services Commission has created a new website tool that allows clients to apply for CHIP and Medicaid on-line anytime of the day or night. After completing the online application, clients will receive the their application in the mail for a signature in about two weeks. They will also receive a bar-coded letter to use they they return their signed application with any mission information requested. Use this new tool.
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Cool Tools - Graph Jam
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 This week's "cool tool" is Graph Jam, a free online graph-building program that definately doesn't take itself too seriously. The graph at left is one featured on the site. Graphs you make can be saved as a bitmap and inserted into Microsoft documents. Graph Jam does insist, however in bringing its logo along at the bottom left of each graph. |
 CAN Partners: Austin Area Human Services Association, Austin Area Interreligious Ministries, Austin Chamber, Austin Community College, Austin Independent School District, Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, Capital Metro, City of Austin, Community Justice Council, Integrated Care Collaboration, Seton Family of Hospitals, St. David's Community Health Foundation, St. Edward's University, Travis County, Travis County Healthcare District, United Way Capital Area, University of Texas at Austin, and Workforce Solutions - Capital Area.
CAN Issue Area Groups: Aging Services Council, Austin/Travis County Victim Services Task Force, Basic Needs Coalition, Behavioral Health Planning Partnership, Central Texas After-School Network, Child & Youth Mental Health Planning Partnership, Developmental Disabilities Planning Partnership, Ending Community Homelessness Coalition, Success by 6, HousingWorks, Literacy Coalition of Central Texas, Ready by 21, Reentry Roundtable, and Regional Transit Coordination Committee. | |
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