The process of reentering mainstream society from the prison system takes a great toll, both financially and emotionally on the individual and those connected to them. Citizens reentering society after incarceration, who have fulfilled their sentences and seek to restart their lives, are given little to no tools to do… read more
November 15: Affordability and Re-entry
ABOUT THE FRONT PORCH GATHERING The CEC’s Front Porch Gathering represents UT’s open door to the Austin community, providing time and space for community collaboration. The monthly gathering works to address issues of equity, disparity, and access through active engagement and connects UT research and resources with community organizations and… read more
October 2016 Recap: Law Enforcement and Community Engagement
On a warm October evening, Austin’s Dobie Middle School opened its doors to welcome the second UT-Austin Community Engagement Center Front Porch Gathering—a community convening regarding law enforcement and community engagement. Dobie is located in the heart of the Rundberg neighborhood area, which has been the focus of the Restore… read more
September 2016 Recap: The Role of the Black Church in East Austin
As the “front porch” of The University of Texas at Austin (UT), the Community Engagement Center (CEC) initiates and stewards successful community-university partnerships that connect the resources of the university with individuals, groups, and institutions in historically and current underserved Austin communities. CEC’s Front Porch Gathering represents UT’s open door to the Austin… read more
February Service Opportunities
Check out volunteer opportunities happening in Austin throughout the month of February! Keep track of your hours, non-profits, and other events on GivePulse, or UT’s affiliated account utvolunteers.org February Service Events Feb. 3 – Volunteer Open House: Learn How to Protect our Water! 5:30pm to 6:30pm Want to learn how to teach… read more