Cross-sector coalition releases first-of-its-kind regional snapshot as local funding pressures compound federal cuts.(AUSTIN, Texas; April 22, 2026) — A coalition of Central Texas organizations today released findings from a community pulse survey showing that federal funding cuts are having an immediate and significant impact on the region’s nonprofit sector, with over $42 million in total […]
Date: October 1, 2025To: One Voice Central Texas Members, Community Partners, and Supporters One Voice Central Texas (OVCT) is a coalition of 80+ member organizations dedicated to empowering and supporting health and human services nonprofit executive leaders by providing the resources, advocacy, and collaborative opportunities necessary for their organizations to effectively serve their communities. Following
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LOCAL NONPROFITS STRUGGLE AMID INFLATION, FEDERAL POLICY SHIFTS, AND FUNDING UNCERTAINTY – CRITICAL SERVICES ALREADY BEING LOST FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Corie Lonidier, co***@***************tx.org One Voice Central Texas737-295-1656 [Austin, 2/7/25] – The local nonprofit community is facing unprecedented economic and policy-driven challenges. Continued inflation, declining donations, reduced volunteerism, and the expiration of federal pandemic-related
Background In celebration of National Nonprofit Day on August 17, One Voice Central Texas has launched a campaign to explore what our community would look like if nonprofits disappeared for just one day. We’ve gathered data, stories, and interviews from 44 nonprofit organizations in the Austin area to showcase their impact on a single day.
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The One Voice Central Texas Public Policy Committee is proud to present the 2024 Voter Education Guide. Brainstormed and created with nonprofits in mind, this document provides general and nonpartisan education around voting in Texas. With 2024 being a major election year, we hope that this guide proves useful for our members and community partners.
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One Voice Central Texas Statement on Prop A (2021) One Voice Central Texas is a coalition of more than one hundred local nonprofits who represent the community’s network of human services that connect people to the social resources, opportunities, and supports they need to thrive. Our members provide the building blocks to safe neighborhoods and
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On May 21, 2021 One Voice Central Texas shared with Travis County and the City of Austin the following recommendations for the funding that will be received under the American Rescue Plan (ARP): One Voice Recommendations for American Rescue Plan Funding One Voice Central Texas is a coalition of the executive leadership of 105 nonprofit
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Travis County HHS/VS Research & Planning has created a bill analysis and budget report of HHS-related proposed legislation. The bill tracking and budget reports will be continually updated. Please contact Elizabeth Vela at El************@************tx.gov or at 512.854.3745 if you have questions, additions or comments.
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Get up-to-date with the progress of House Bill 1, the 2016-17 General Appropriations Act, with the Center for Public Policy Priorities’ (CPPP) Legislative Budget Snapshot. The snapshot provides a comparison of the House and Senate’s budget differences and similarities on items related to health and economic opportunity.
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On March 26, 2015, the One Voice Central Texas membership voted to endorse One Voice Texas’ children & youth legislative agenda.
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The One Voice membership voted to endorse 2015 legislative principles at the January membership meeting. Click here to view One Voice’s legislative principles for the 84th Legislature.
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A big thank you to Jason Sabo, Founder of Frontera Strategy, for presenting an informative and entertaining preview of the 84th Legislature. Click here to download the powerpoint presentation.
Join other coverage expansion supporters at a Coverage Expansion Advocacy Day on March 12th from 10:00am-3:30pm. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Laura Guerra-Cardus at lg********@**************se.org.
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