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NOTE NEW DATE: One Voice Membership Meeting Rescheduled for March 23 |
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Due to Spring Break next week, we have rescheduled the March membership meeting for the following Thursday, March 23, from 11:30 am-1:00 pm at United Way for Greater Austin. At the meeting, we will have a presentation/Q&A on CodeNEXT with an overview of the draft code and its implications for health and human services and affordable housing. We will also receive a brief overview of the Frost Bank Financial Freedom Week and offerings that may benefit clients, as well as a quick round of speed networking. Additional details to come!
- When: Thursday, March 23rd from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Where: United Way - Barton Springs & Lady Bird Lake Conference Rooms
- Who: This meeting is for One Voice members and approved guests and designees only
- Lunch Registration: If you would like to order a lunch for the meeting, please place your order by Tuesday, March 21st at 5:00 pm. You can register for a lunch by clicking the button below.
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OVCT Partnership:
The New Philanthropists'
Conversation with
Van Jones
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The New Philanthropists, a project of GivingCity Austin, is hosting a conversation with Van Jones, a national speaker, CNN commentator on the Messy Truth and founder of Dream Corps. Jones will share his experiences as a leader of color in the public and social sectors and reflect on the need for increased diversity in leadership roles. His insights will offer guidance to local leaders of color and young people on what they can do to address issues that affect them in today's uncertain times.
One Voice is serving as a community partner for this exciting event. We encourage members to attend!
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Help Us Reach 100 Members This Year!
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Have you joined/rejoined One Voice Central Texas this year? Check out this list of current members, and if you don't see your organization on the list, we encourage you to join/rejoin by the end of March! Memberships run on a calendar-year basis. Click below to renew online or click here to download a membership form you can send in to One Voice Central Texas. If you have any membership questions, please email info@onevoicecentraltx.org.
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Featured Member of the Week |
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Cameron LaHaise, Executive Director
Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas
 Number of Years as Executive Director: I started as the Development Director in 2013, but have been the Executive Director of DSACT for a little over 2 years.
What's the biggest challenge in your work? My biggest challenge is not getting bogged down in the details. Zooming out. Seeing the big picture. It's easy to get caught up in the event your organization is throwing because you care, a lot, and you want that event to be successful. Then suddenly you find yourself hoisting heavy tents and trying to move a thousand pounds of ice (true story) and you realize that although it's good to get in there and see the event from the ground floor, it's typically better to have that outsourced and well planned and executed (when possible!). I'm here to see DSACT be successful in the long run. To grow, to expand and to always serve our members as best as possible.
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Nonprofit Resources & Tools
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Immigrant Rights: “No te Dejes” Know Your Rights Series
The “No te Dejes” series is a tool from the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) created to help remove fear around immigration issues. The series contains seven pamphlets that explain the rights of the undocumented and their allies under different scenarios. Downloads are available in English and Spanish versions for each of the following topics:
- General Know Your Rights one pager
- General Know your Rights extended version
- What to Do if ICE Shows Up at Your Home
- What to Do if ICE Stops You in the Street or in a Public Place
- What to Do if ICE Shows Up at Your Workplace
- What to Do if You Are Arrested
- What to Do if A Loved One is Arrested
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Reframing: Bringing the Public into Budget Conversations
 A recent National Human Services Assembly newsletter provided helpful information about reframing discussions around budgets:
"This time of year finds the human service sector focused on engaging the public around budget decisions taking place in statehouses and in Washington, DC. We all know that rallying public support for budget priorities can be tricky. Luckily, research from the FrameWorks Institute can help us be more intentional in how we go about navigating conversations about funding."
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Facebook Offers New Donation Tools for Nonprofits
 Facebook has created new ways that make it easier for supporters to raise funds for your cause and for you to help them. Many of these new tools are currently available for US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits that have either signed up to collect donations directly on Facebook, or that can accept donations from Network for Good. They are now offering live video fundraisers, posts with donate buttons, customized nonprofit landing pages, and more.
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Local Funding Opportunities |
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Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Funding Available
 The Austin/Travis & Williamson Counties Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Board has announced that Phase 34 funding (2017-2018) is available. The program provides FEMA funding for Central Texas social service agencies, and the funds are to be used to supplement and extend food, shelter, and utilities assistance. Applications are now being accepted. Eligible agencies are private nonprofits or units of government who are eligible to receive federal funds and have the capacity to manage federal grants and deliver eligible services.
The deadline to apply is 5:00 pm on Friday March 17, 2017. There will be an optional information session for anyone wishing to learn more about EFSP from 3:00-4:00 pm on March 9th at Meals on Wheels Central Texas in the Board Room, located at 3227 East 5th Street.
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Travis County RFS for Access to Basic Supports – Food Services
 The Travis County Health and Human Services & Veterans Services Department has released a Request For Services (RFS) for Access to Basic Supports – Food Services. The goal of services to be purchased is to provide access to food to prevent hunger by reducing food insecurity and to reduce the frequency in which individuals go without food. The target population is Travis County residents who are low-income.
Proposals are due no later than 3:00 pm on April 5, 2017. A pre-proposal conference will be held at 2:30 pm on March 10, 2017, at 502 East Highland Mall Blvd, Executive Board Room, 78752. For any information related to this RFS, applicants may only contact: David Walch, Purchasing Agent Assistant at (512) 854-6663.
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Community Events, Trainings & Opportunities |
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Reuse and Thrift Community Stakeholder Meeting on March 8th
 The next reuse and thrift community stakeholder meeting will discuss the next steps in relation to Austin City Council's resolution regarding the Simple Recycling contract. They will discuss the data collection plan and methods, as well as the marketing plan to promote reuse.
If relevant to your agency, please come prepared to discuss the types of information about donations that your organization collects and is willing to share, and also bring your ideas about how Austin Resource Recovery can promote reuse citywide.
Date: Wednesday, March 8
Time: 2:00-4:00pm
Location: Asian American Resource Center Ballroom, 8401 Cameron Road
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Austin/Travis County Community Health Forum on March 8th
 Austin/Travis County Community Health Planning is holding a Community Health Forum open house with conversations about health, along with gift card drawings and snacks. Spanish translation and kids activities will be available, and a number of area healthcare organizations will be represented. Feedback from this event will help inform health priorities for the City of Austin. The meeting will address topics such as:
- What makes you healthy?
- What makes your neighborhood healthy or unhealthy?
- What suggestions do you have for improving the health of your community?
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Free Benevon Seminar on Creating Sustainable Funding For Your Nonprofit on April 25th
 Benevon trains and coaches nonprofit organizations to implement a mission-based system for raising sustainable funding from individual donors. They are offering a free educational seminar in Austin in April on how to create sustainable funding for your nonprofit. There is no fee to attend, but an RSVP is required.
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Submit Your Nominations for the 34th Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards Through March 31st!
Nominations for the 34th Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards are open through through Friday, March 31, 2017. These awards honor the exemplary service of individuals, groups and organizations that have made a significant and measurable contribution to their communities through service and volunteering. Nominations are open in the following categories:
- Governor's Lone Star Achievement Award
- First Lady's Rising Star Award
- Partners in Education Award
- Service to Veterans Award
- Higher Education Community Impact Award
- Corporate Community Impact Award
- Community Leadership Award
- National Service "Make a Difference" Award
If you have any questions, please email: gva@onestarfoundation.org.
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