Community Resource Directory
See our list of community resources (PDF, 554 KB) to find further resources and support.
ConnectATX
ConnectATX is a complement to United Way for Greater Austin 2-1-1 helpline that offers people in Travis County more holistic support. While 2-1-1 has the capacity to provide service to thousands of people every week, ConnectATX goes deeper with callers and online users to proactively and holistically address many needs.
Use ConnectATX to find up-to-date information on food, housing, transportation, child care, parenting classes, job training, and more.
What We Do
- Prevent
- Educate
- Investigate
- Resolve
Enforcement and Public Participation
The Office of Civil Rights addresses discrimination and allows public participation through the following areas:
- Employment
- Housing
- Fair Chance
- Title VI
- Title II
- Public Accommodations
- Veteran Services
- Community Engagement
Leadership
Dr. Tamela Saldana, Acting Civil Rights Director
Dr. Saldana works for the City of Austin’s Small and Minority Business Resources Department, serving as the Assistant Director. She is also currently serving as the City’s Civil Rights Interim Director. Dr. Saldana has close to 25 years of federal, state, and local government experience, having worked as the Director of the federal Disadvantaged and Small Business Program for the Texas Department of Transportation.
Dr. Saldana earned her Doctorate from the University of Texas in Anthropology of the African and African American Diaspora, emphasizing racial and cultural studies. Dr. Saldana has earned two master’s degrees, an M.P.A. in Public Administration from Texas State University and an M.A. in Anthropology from the University of Texas at Austin. She has been a graduate professor at Texas State University in the Masters of Public Administration Program for more than ten years.
She is a City of Austin’s Executive Academy graduate, a Leadership Texas graduate, and a previous recipient of the Outstanding Women in Texas Government Community Involvement Award. She has received numerous awards recognizing her efforts and support of small and minority businesses.
- Notices
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The City of Austin complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. The City of Austin does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. If you need an interpreter or translation, please contact us at 512-974-3251.
The purpose of this Language Access Plan (LAP or Plan) is to ensure meaningful access to benefits, services, information, and other important asked of the City of Austin and Office of Civil Rights programs and activities for individuals with LEP. To learn more, please review the Office of Civil Rights Language Access Plan.