THRC at the Community Connect Expo: Strengthening Central Texas Connection
The Community Connect Expo brought together organizations and community members dedicated to supporting older adults, caregivers, and families across Central Texas. Hosted by the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) at the Dittmar Recreation Center in Austin, the event took place on September 17, 2025, and welcomed more than 150 attendees.
Our THRC community outreach team — Cody Gould and Marsha Burney — was grateful for the opportunity to share resources and connect with so many inspiring partners working to strengthen wellness and local support systems throughout the region.
The Community Connect Expo provided a wonderful space for our team to engage with the Travis County community about wellness and local support services. We exchanged resources, built new relationships with local organizations, and shared information about our programs and ongoing initiatives.
Organizations in Attendance Included:
Superior Healthplan
Alzheimer’s Association
Golden Age Home
FirstLight Home Care
AGE of Central Texas
Austin Police Department
Abundance Home Care, LLC
Good Grief Hospice Care
Hope for Heroes Samaritan Center (veteran-focused services)
CAPCOG – Capital Area on Aging & Disability
Dia Health (offers translators in six languages and ASL interpretation)
A Place at Home (in-home senior care)
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Region 11 (TXST Faculty Amber Titus Love serves on their advisory board)
Lone Star Circle of Care (a key connection for future MAP collaboration)
Farm Share Austin (offers senior-friendly classes on growing fruits and vegetables)
Assisting Hands Home Care
We extend our sincere thanks to CAPCOG for hosting such a meaningful event and to all the organizations that shared their time and expertise. We look forward to continuing these important conversations and collaborations that help build healthier, more connected Central Texas communities.
