On Tuesday, May 5th, the University of Texas (UT) Center for Community Engagement hosted a virtual COVID-19 Housing Equity Clinic as a part of its recently launched Community Housing Hub program. The Housing Hub works with neighborhood residents to address inequitable social and political practices that may lead to community… read more
Register for May 5th Housing Equity Clinic Webinar
The Center for Community Engagement, alongside the Austin Justice Coalition, Austin Revitalization Authority, Austin Area Urban League and UT Law School invite community members to attend a virtual Housing Equity Clinic on May 5 at 6-7:30 p.m. Information and resources will focus on the following areas: · Tax relief · … read more
COVID-19 Response and Updates
The University of Texas at Austin and the Center for Community Engagement are committed to the well-being of our students, staff and community, and as such, continue to take action to slow the spread of COVID-19 on campus and in the community. For this reason, we are postponing and/or making… read more
Front Porch Gathering Recap | February 19, 2019 | The Architecture of Food Deserts and Health Resources
On February 19, 2019, UT’s Center for Community Engagement hosted its third Front Porch Gathering (FPG) of the 2018-2019 season. The February gathering focused on unpacking the term “food deserts” and brainstorming sustainable interventions that address food insecurity and building healthier and more just communities. The event was held at… read more
Front Porch Gathering Recap | December 4, 2018 | Disproportionate Disciplinary Action in Schools: A Guide for Parents
On December 4, 2018, UT’s Center for Community Engagement hosted its second Front Porch Gathering (FPG) of the season. An epilogue to last spring’s FPG entitled Stopping the School-to-Prison Pipeline: Systemic Criminalization of Male Students of Color, this month’s gathering focused on brainstorming content to include in the development of… read more