Category Archive for "One Voice Updates"

Statesman Commentary: On Immigration, State is Hurting Local Communities

One Voice recently co-wrote an op-ed published in the Austin American-Statesman in partnership with the YWCA Greater Austin and the Immigrant Services Network of Austin on the impact that State measures around immigration are having on the health and...

2016 One Voice Central Texas Annual Report Available

Check out this easy-to-digest infographic annual report to learn how One Voice Central Texas spent 2016 establishing new initiatives, offering various training opportunities and staying on top of issues so the organization could move forward in support of the vision and values of our members. 2016 One Voice Central Texas Annual Report...

Level 1 Reframing Health and Human Services Workshop

Start Time: 8:30 am
End Time: 1:00 pm

October 26, 2016 - October 26, 2016

835 N. Pleasant Valley Road

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One Voice Training: Advocacy & Lobbying 101 for Texas Nonprofits

November 30, 2016 - November 30, 2016

835 N. Pleasant Valley Road

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Lobbying is not only legal – it’s one...

One Voice Panel Discussion: What I Wish I Had Known Before Becoming an Executive Director

Start Time: 8:00 am
End Time: 10:00 am

November 15, 2016 - November 15, 2016

3227 E. 5th St.

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Maintaining Focus on Your Mission During a Leadership Transition

Start Time: 5:30 pm
End Time: 7:30 pm

September 29, 2016 - September 29, 2016

411 West Monroe Street

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Read One Voice’s New Mission, Vision, and Values Statements!

At our August membership meeting, members approved new mission, vision, and values statements for One Voice. Thank you to everyone who participated on the special Mission/Vision Task Force to draft the statements!

Vision Statement: We envision an integrated network of health and human services that leverages its collective power to connect everyone of all ages...

One Voice in the News!

One Voice held a successful press conference last Wednesday afternoon in collaboration with Council Member Delia Garza, AISD, and Austin Interfaith to urge City Council to increase funding for social services in the City budget, based on the resolution they passed earlier this year to do so. Thanks to all One Voice members...

Enrollment in the One Voice Central Texas 403(b) Retirement Plan is Now Open!

After two years of ensuring that we meet every legal and administrative hurdle, we are pleased to announce that we are now enrolling organizations into the One Voice Central Texas 403(b) retirement plan. The Investment Committee, with advice from CLS Partners, has reviewed and picked the investment funds, we have completed the Plan Document and...

Recap from One Voice’s Workshop on Creating a New Narrative for Human Services

On April 27, 2016, One Voice members and staff attended a training with Ilsa Flanagan, Director the National Reframing Initiative from the National Human Services Assembly. Ilsa shared findings from new, groundbreaking research on reframing the language used to describe human services to increase public understanding and support, and helped agencies reframe their own...

One Voice Central Texas Strategic Plan for 2016-2018

At the One Voice Central Texas membership meeting on April 21st, One Voice members approved One Voice's 2016-2018 strategic plan. The plan was developed through a strategic planning process led by Delta & Associates that included member surveys, focus groups, interviews, a full-day member retreat, and committee work. To download the full strategic plan click here. A one-pager...

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Tale of Two Austins in the News!

Time Warner Cable News released a story about our Tale of Two Austins campaign! The article and video "High Cost of Rent Impacts Austinites' Ability to Pay for Healthcare" features One Voice Treasurer/Public Policy Committee Co-Chair Jo Kathryn Quinn and member Steve Jackobs with Capital IDEA participant Danielle Henderson. The article highlights the...
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One Voice Central Texas Orientation

OVCT will be hosting an orientation for organizations or leaders new to One Voice, members who would like to get more involved, and non-members who are considering membership. Please join us to learn more about our work together as a voice in the community. Attendees are invited to attend the membership meeting directly after the orientation.

Date: April...
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One Voice Central Texas Happy Hour

OVCT will be hosting a happy hour to welcome Executive Directors new to their current role or organization. If you are new to your organization, we hope you will join us as we celebrate your appointment and leadership. Current members are also encouraged to join us for drinks and snacks!

Date: April 7th Time: 5:00PM-7:00PM Where: Sustainable Food Center Courtyard

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Building Well-Being: Creating a New Narrative for Human Services

In this free workshop for OVCT members, Ilsa Flanagan Director the National Reframing Initiative from the National Human Services Assembly in Washington DC shares the findings from new, groundbreaking research on reframing the language we use to describe health and human services...
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Thank you, St. David’s Foundation!

One Voice extends a huge thank you to the St. David's Foundation for their generous $25,000 grant to support our capacity building efforts in 2016. The grant will help One Voice move forward with the strategic plan goals and help to strengthen our value to our members....
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New One Voice Logo – Thanks, ATCIC!

Thanks to Austin Travis County Integral Care (ATCIC) for the generous time their graphic design team donated to help One Voice develop our new logo!...
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Presenting our 2015 Membership Profile!

Did you know that our 87 members have a combined operating budget of more than $612 million, serve over 1.4 million (duplicated) clients, and engage over 80,000 volunteers? We are excited to share our 2015 membership profile, which details the collective community impact, services and funding sources of our members as well as our accomplishments this year....
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One Voice in the Media!

One Voice Executive Directors, their Board members, staff and volunteers filled the Media Room at City Hall this past Tuesday to stand in support for a $6.7M funding increase for Health and Human Services in the City budget. One Voice chair Tod Marvin opened the conference telling a tale of a city divided by a...
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KXAN covers One Voice’s advocacy for City HHS budget increase

We're in the news! One Voice members were interviewed on KXAN last night about the need for increased City funding for Health & Human Services. See the video and article here! Help us spread the word: Follow these steps to share the news story with your network!

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Read our op-ed in the Statesman!

Hot off the press! Read our op-ed published in the Statesman on why increasing City funding for social services is necessary to achieve affordability in Austin. Help us spread the word: follow these steps to share the op-ed with your network!

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Help Us Spread the Word! Announcing the Tale of Two Austins Behavioral Health Campaign Launch

We are so excited to announce the launch of the second installment of our Tale of Two Austins campaign, this time focusing on the behavioral health disparities in our community. Please participate and help us spread the word! Here is how you can participate in the social...
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Tale of Two Austins Kick-off: What it is & how to participate

May 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015

3227 E. 5th St.

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Due to the success of our first Tale of Two Austins infographic campaign, we will be continuing the...
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One Voice Orientation

April 30, 2015 - April 30, 2015

3418 N. Lamar Blvd

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Please join us at an orientation to learn about One Voice, our committees, and our 2015 workplan. This is an opportunity to ask any questions...
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One Voice Happy Hour

April 9, 2015 - April 9, 2015

1411 E. 7th St.

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Please join us at a happy hour to welcome Executive Directors who are new to their positions or agencies.

Appetizers will be provided; cash bar....
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One Voice Receives $35,000 Grant from RGK Foundation to Assist with Forming the MEP!

We are thrilled to announce that RGK Foundation has awarded One Voice a $35,000 grant to be used towards our Multiple Employer Plan (MEP) start-up costs, such as ERISA counseling, fiduciary liability insurance, an MEP audit, and administrative support! If you have any questions about the One Voice MEP or would like to get more information about participating, please...
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Announcing Our 2015 Officers

We are pleased to announce our 2015 leadership team voted in at our November membership meeting!

Chair - Tod Marvin, Easter Seals Central Texas

Vice-Chair - Ann Howard, ECHO

Treasurer - Loretta Holland, Waterloo Counseling Center

Secretary - Amy Temperley, HAND

To thank our 2014 Chair Meg Poag for her leadership this year, we are currently collecting donations for...
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OVCT 2015 Legislative Principles

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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