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| Texas One of 13 States to Receive Funds to Expand Health Coverage |
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has announced $70.9 million in grants to 13
states to support the expansion of health care coverage for their uninsured
populations. Texas is slated to receive $9.5 million.
The grants are funded under the new State Health Access Program (SHAP), an
outgrowth of the agency's State Planning Grant program that operated from
2000-2007. This program enabled many states to develop innovative plans that
increased health insurance coverage for their uninsured residents. The grants, to be made over a 5-year period, require a 20 percent match unless a
state demonstrates a financial hardship. In addition, states must show that
they are able to sustain the program after federal funding has expired. Read the press release. |
CANews Moves to Bi-Weekly Distribution
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Beginning next week, CANews will be published on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, rather than weekly. CANews will focus on news, research, reports, and opportunities to provide input into public hearings and community planning. If you have information to share in CANews please send it, in 250 words or less with a link to more information, to Mary.Dodd@austinisd.org. We encourage people to post community events on the new Community Calendar on the recently updated CAN website. | |
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New CAN Website!
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www.caction.org has received a substantial face lift. Many of the changes are a result of input from the CAN Survey earlier this year.
Thanks to ACC web designer Karen Cook, who not only maintains the CAN website but many Issue Area Group websites as well.
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| Recession Turns Graying Workforce Grayer |
 A Pew Research Report, " Recession Turns a Graying Office Grayer," released this month indicates older adults are staying in the workforce longer while younger adults are staying out of the workforce longer. These trends, which have developed over the past two decades, have intensified with the current economic recession. The report cites one government estimate that 93% of the growth in the U.S. labor force from 2006 to 2016 will be among workers ages 55 and older. Older workers are less likely than their younger counterparts to work to support themselves and their families and are more likely to work because it makes them feel useful or productive. |
Nominations Now Open for 2009 Butler Awards
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The Butler Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2009 Community Action Network Butler Awards. Recognize the individuals or organizations who make a difference in the lives of Central Texans. The deadline for nomination is October 15th. Winners will be announced at the CAN Appreciation Reception on November 20th at the Mexican American Cultural Center. Link to the on-line nomination form.
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Suicide Prevention Training
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The Austin Suicide Prevention Coalition will hold a free suicide prevention training on Thursday, September 10th from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at "For the Love of Christi," 2306 Hancock Drive. the speaker is J. C. Shakespeare, a guidance counselor at St. Michael's Catholic Academy who works with teenagers and their families on issues ranging from depression and anxiety to substance abuse and academic motivation. Please RSVP to nroebuck@ix.netcom.com or call 512-249-2317. |
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Celebrating Survivor Spirit: An Evening of Art and Community |
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Each year SafePlace invites the community to come together to celebrate the resiliency of survivors of sexual violence, offering a space for survivors and their allies to raise voices, share visions and celebrate healing. The 5th annual Evening of Art and Community will be held this Saturday, September 12th from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Austin Center, 3809 S. 2nd St., A100. This is a free, non-alcoholic event. For more information, call 512-481-9255. |
| Texas Obesity Awareness Week Lecture |
 Dr. Bill Klish, professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine will will discuss the prevention of childhood obesity and policy to fight childhood obesity at the Second Annual Texas Obesity Awareness Week Lecture Series on Tuesday, September 15th from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Texas State Capitol Legislative Conference Center. Klish chaired the Texas Department of Health Obesity Task Force and was appointed by the governor to the Joint Interim Study Committee on Nutrition and Health in Public Schools. The Lecture series is sponsored by the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Advancement of Healthy Living and the University of Texas School of Public Health. For more information, visit the Dell Center for Healthy Living website.
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Building the Capacity of Non-Profits to Serve Our Community
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 The "I Live Here, I Give Here" September Spotlight is on "Capacity Building: Helping Non-profits Do More Good in Our Community." Austin is home to more than 6,300 non-profits, more than any other city in Texas or in the Southwest. This month's Community Spotlight looks at resources in our community that help to build the capacity of non-profits and to promote collaboration. Learn more at a luncheon on Friday, September 18th from noon to 1 p.m. at San Jacinto towers. RSVP to rsvp@ilivehereigivehere.org. |
Risk Management Summit for Non-profits
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The Nonprofit Risk Management Center of Washington D.C. will hold its national conference in Austin September 20th - 22nd. More information about the conference and registration is available at www.nonprofitrisk.org/. |
Skillpoint Alliance College & Career Expo 2009
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The Skillpoint Alliance College & Career Expo on Wednesday, October 7th at the Palmer Events Center will help students begin to identify options for a successful future. High school students will find an opportunity to interact with industry professionals and college recruiters to explore the worlds of education and work. Last year more than 2,400 students visited with hundreds of exhibitors, to learn more, go to www.skillpointalliance.org.
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Community Action Network is a collaboration of organizations and individuals in Central Texas who are working together to build a community of equity and opportunity.
CAN's role in the community is to ...
- Enhance awareness of community issues;
- Strengthen partnerships and connect planning efforts;
- Support collaborative strategies that maximize community resources and impact; and
- Mobilize action by reporting on progress made to improve the community's well-being.
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, Early Care and Education, HousingWorks, Literacy Coalition of Central Texas, Ready by 21, Reentry Roundtable, and Regional Transit Coordination Committee. | |
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