CONSERVE
/kənˈsərv/ protect (something, especially an environmentally or culturally important place or thing) from harm or destruction.
Conserving East Austin’s Roots
People
Preserve Eastside Affordability Campaign works to preserve housing affordability in East Austin neighborhoods in order to slow down the rate of displacement of low income families and preserve income and age diversity in the neighborhood.
This is done by assisting long-time and/or low income Eastside homeowners with current property tax obligations as well as by providing wrap around services.
Businesses
EAC supports the businesses of East Austin with a pilot Legacy Business program for businesses that have existed for at least 20 years.
MORE COMING SOON!
Nature
Amigos de Parque Zaragoza supports the Parque Zaragoza Rec Center and their efforts to provide a beautiful green space for the community to benefit from and enjoy.
This is done by bringing the community together through park activities, returning cherished, old traditions, as well as creating new ones. The goal is to preserve Parque Zaragoza’s legacy to tell its story as a place of celebration and unity.
Meet the Team
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Catalina Berry
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
First and Only Full-Time Employee for East Austin Conservancy
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Raul Alvarez
CO-FOUNDER and BOARD MEMBER
Executive Director of Community Advancement Network
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Theresa Alvarez
CO-FOUNDER and BOARD MEMBER
President and CEO of the Austin Economic Development Corporation
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Henry Van de Putte
BOARD MEMBER
President and CEO of Meals on Wheels Central Texas
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Tam Hawkins
BOARD MEMBER
President and CEO of the Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce