Equidad News & Updates
We post updates about the impact of our work and current events affecting who we serve.
Ongoing Events
LiveWellViveBien Program
The monthly dates and times of the LiveWellViveBien Program are as follows:
Del Valle HS - 3rd Saturday of every month; 9:30am - 11:30am; drive-thru
Creedmoor Community Center - 4th Tuesday of every month 9am- 10am; market style
Colony Park neighborhood - 4th Thursday of every month @ the Turner Roberts Recreation Center; 10am - 11am; market style
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The Thinkery at Turner Roberts Recreation Center
Six times during the school year, The Thinkery museum brings family centered STEAM related activities to the recreation center focused on various themes to engage curious and imaginative minds. Parents/caretakers and children can collaborate in creating, problem solving and learning together!
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Bringing Austin Community College continuing education to communities
Equidad has partnered with ACC continuing education to bring life and career enriching certification programs to both the Turner Roberts recreation center in Colony Park and to the Creedmoor community center. On average, 20 % of the populations in these areas live below poverty. By bringing these certification courses, constituents empower themselves to improve their earning potentials and quality of life.
Certification course offered:
HVAC certification
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Austin's Sustainable Food Center Community Cooking Classes
Bringing nutritional knowledge and food education is vital for the neighborhoods in the Eastern Crescent. La Cocina Alegre/ The Happy Kitchen is a six week program that teaches individuals and families how to cook and use seasonal and healthy ingredients in their everyday cooking. This program is offered twice a year at Turner Roberts and in the planning stages to be launched at Creedmoor.
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Past Events
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Mayor's Task Force on Institutional Racism and Systemic Inequities
An update from the task force (June 2020) with a list of recommendations, individual implementation plans, progress on existing initiatives, and critical action items to become an ally in fighting racism.
