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CANews: September 2, 2015
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New Data Portal Promotes Health Equity in Austin/Travis County
Healthy ATC is a collaboration between Central Health, City of Austin Health and Human Services Department, and Travis County Health and Human Services & Veterans Services Department. The data portal tracks disparities and highlights efforts to create health equity in our community.
Priority indicators tracked on the website are:
- diabetes,
- obesity,
- tobacco, and
- HIV/AIDS.
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Florida is Sending People - and Their Wealth - to Travis County
When you compare the net income of people moving in to Travis County minus the net income of those moving out, Travis ranks second nationally in total gains. Brian Kelsy's Civic Analytics research analyzes data from the Internal Revenue Service to calculate these changes:
"Net adjusted gross income flowing into Travis County in 2012-2013 totaled about $2.3 billion, more than double the amount for 2011-2012, and nearly all (97%) of it came from people moving to Travis County from other states."
Florida is the state contributing the most newcomers to our community, surpassing California as the biggest "donor state." Floridians brought $1.1 billion of wealth to our community in 2012-2013.
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Rent or Buy? Austin Home Ownership Rates Lag Behind State and Nation
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Home ownership rates in Austin have historically lagged behind those for the state nation, perhaps due to a younger population. The latest Datapoints published by the Capital Area Council of Governments, examines Austin's housing and rental markets
Gen X'ers (aged 35-44) and Millenials (aged 25-34) had seen the starkest decline in homeownership rates, due in part to a lack of supply at the lower end of the market and tighter credit.
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Creating Equitable Paths for Economic Development
Austin Mayor Steve Adler, Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt and other elected leaders will host a community forum on Saturday, September 12th from 9 a.m. to noon. Community members are invited to share
their hopes, needs, struggles, and ideas.
How might individuals, communities and local government mobilize to ensure a brighter future for all? Join your neighbors to participate in small-group problem-solving discussions. The event is free, but registration is required.
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Austin Energy: Getting "Plugged In" to City Resources
Austin Energy will host a free, family-friendly event to help people get "Plugged In" to valuable resources and social services. Make plans to attend Austin Energy's annual Community Connections Resource Fair on Saturday, September 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Webb Middle School, 601 St. Johns Avenue. Austin Energy will have over 60 local vendors providing information about social services in our community along with on-site health screenings. In addition, attendees can bring their resume and learn about local job opportunities. There will be free food and activities for the whole family.
Click here to learn more.
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Community Indicators Consortium: Weave Stories Out of Data
The national Community Indicators Consortium will host its annual conference in Austin November 9th & 10th at the AT&T Executive Conference Center. Join practitioners and data experts from across the globe in sharing and learning how to weave stories out of data. Learn how to turn data into a powerful narrative that breathe life and human values into statistics. Link to registration |
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Conversation Corps September Topic: Community Engagement
Each month Conversation Corps hosts meetings around town to discuss an "issue of the month." Conversations take place in a variety of venues - schools, houses of worship, community centers, coffee shops and restaurants - and will last about an hour. Join this month's conversation on community engagement.
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Special Called Meetings to Interview Top Candidates for CAN Executive Director
The CAN Board of Directors and CAN Community Council will each hold special called meetings this Thursday, September 3rd from 5:45 - 8 p.m. to interview top candidates for the CAN Executive Director position. While the Board meeting is a Closed Executive Session, the Community Council interviews will take place in a regular open meeting. The Community Council will go into Closed Session immediately after the interviews to discuss the candidates and to review feedback from Council members and audience participants. The meetings will take place at the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, 1124 S IH 35 Frontage Rd. Community members are welcome to attend the Community Council meeting and will be given an opportunity to provide written feedback on the candidates.
Candidates to be interviewed are: Raul Alvarez, Rebeca Filipowicz and Eliza May.
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Apply for a term on the CAN Community Council
The CAN Community Council provides a direct link between the community and the policy makers and elected officials who serve on the CAN Board of Directors. Learn about our community's issues and challenges, and influence collaborative solutions. Applications for 2016 - 2018 terms are accepted through September 15, 2015.
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CAN Board of Directors
The CAN Board of Directors regular, monthly meeting will take place from 1 - 3 p.m. on September 11th, at Austin City Hall. At this month's meeting, Austin Travis County Integral Care will share information about the new Austin Travis County Substance Use Plan. The Board will also have a closed session to discuss the CAN Executive Director position. Watch the meeting live or recorded on ATXN under the Boards and Commissions tab.
Link to more information on CAN's Board of Directors
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CAN Community Council
The CAN Community Council's September 21st meeting will include a panel of non-profit leaders who serve people with disabilities. The meeting will be from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in Multipurpose Room B of 700 Lavaca.
Link to more information on CAN's Community Council
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CAN is a partnership of governmental, non-profit, private and faith-based organizations which leverage mutual resources to collective improve social, health, educational and economic opportunities in our community.
CAN Partners: Austin Chamber of Commerce, Austin Community College, Austin ISD, Austin Travis County Integral Care, Capital Metro, Central Health, City of Austin, City of Pflugerville, Community Justice Council, Del Valle ISD, Goodwill Industries of Central Texas, Greater Austin Asian Chamber, Greater Austin Black Chamber, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber, Huston-Tillotson University, Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT), Manor ISD, One Voice Central Texas, Seton Healthcare Family, St. David's Foundation, St. Edward's University, Travis County, United Way for Greater Austin, University of Texas at Austin, and Workforce Solutions - Capital Area
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