Coverage Expansion Advocacy Day – March 12

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 messaging. Click the following […]

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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 overview can

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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 Register

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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 to increase public understanding and support. Through hands-on activities you will leave the session better

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Apply for Deeply Discounted Capital Metro Passes

The Transit Empowerment Fund (formerly the Basic Transportation Needs Fund) Board is now accepting applications for the purchase of deeply discounted Capital Metro transit passes, including regular and reduced-fare local bus passes, premium passes, commuter passes, and MetroAccess 10-ride booklets. Any 501(c)3 organization, 501(c)9 organization or governmental entity is eligible to apply. All passes must be used by

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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! LIKE us on Facebook and FOLLOW us on Twitter SHARE our top Facebook post and RETWEET our top tweet on your pages and personal

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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 media campaign: 1. LIKE us on Facebook and

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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. Map and Directions | View Event Details Description: Due to the success of our first Tale of Two Austins infographic campaign, we will be continuing the campaign this year with new infographics on different issue areas. On May 1st, we will launch a Tale of Two Austins infographic

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Two Travis County RFS Released – Youth & Workforce Development

The Travis County Health and Human Services & Veterans Service Department would like to notify you of the release of two requests for services (RFS): Youth Services (RFS # 1503-007-DW PROFESSIONAL YOUTH SERVICES) Workforce Development (RFS # 1503-010-DW PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) To access the RFS information and proposal materials online, please follow this link

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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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Announcement of RFA from the Basic Transportation Needs Fund Board

The Basic Transportation Needs Fund was established in 2011 as a partnership between Capital Metro and One Voice Central Texas to enhance access to transportation. Since 2012, an independent Board has overseen the work of the Fund including the distribution of transit passes to nonprofit organizations and support of two demonstration projects. The Board includes

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