Austin And Partners Invite Community To Family Resource Fair

The City of Austin Economic Development Department and partners will host a Family Resource Fair on Saturday, March 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Barbara Jordan Elementary, 6711 Johnny Morris Road.

This family-friendly event is being organized by the Colony Park Sustainable Community, a city and community effort focused on the implementation of the Colony Park Master Plan approved by Austin City Council in 2014.

In October 2018, Council authorized city staff to enter into exclusive negotiations with Catellus Development Corporation for development of the 208–acre, city-owned land located on Loyola Lane and Colony Loop Drive.

The City anticipates a six-month process for completion of the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA), followed by up to 24 months to negotiate the terms of a Master Development Agreement. Until then, the City is continuing its goal of improving services for residents living in the surrounding area.
 
The Family Resource Fair will feature exhibitors from a wide range of local organizations and workshops offering support in home repair, health care eligibility, job training, tax preparation and more.

The festivities will also include free health screenings, child identification cards, animal services, and updates on City-wide mobility and health efforts. During the event families can enjoy free food, face painting, raffle prizes and a variety of educational activities for children and teens.

The event is being organized with the support of the Colony Park Neighborhood Association, Austin Area Urban League, Austin Independent School District, Austin Police Department, Austin Parks and Recreation Department, Austin Public Health, Austin Resource Recovery, Austin Transportation Department, Austin Water, Boys and Girls Club of the Austin Area, Capital Metro, Central Health, and Travis County. The event is free and open to the public. Spanish translators will be available.

For more information about Colony Park Sustainable Community Project, please visit us at http://www.austintexas.gov/department/colony-park.