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Register your family to attend. Signing up helps us plan supplies, laptops, and screenings so every child leaves ready to learn.
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Get involved
Show up for your neighbors and help Austin grow healthier together
Community Coalition for Health (C2H) hosts free events that bring health education, wellness resources, and real connection right into the neighborhoods that need them most. Every event is a chance to learn something new, meet your neighbors, and make a difference.
You can come as a guest, bring your family, set up a vendor booth, volunteer your time, or partner with us. However you join, you become part of a community health coalition in Texas that believes wellness starts with community.
Inform.Empower.Inspire.
Four ways to make an impact
There is a place for everyone at C2H
Attend
Come to a free event with your family. Leave with health screenings, resources, and new friends.
Volunteer
Greet guests, hand out supplies, or help set up. A few hours of your time goes a long way.
Partner
Bring your business, clinic, school, or church. Host a booth or co-lead an event with us.
Give
Your gift pays for laptops, backpacks, and health education for families across Travis County.
Opportunity 01
Community wellness event
Vitals and Vibes: a day to celebrate health, connection, and community
Vitals and Vibes is our yearly health day. It brings community organizations, academic partners, local leaders, and neighbors together in one place. Guests get wellness resources, health education, and practical tips to live a healthier, more balanced life.
It is one of our most popular community wellness programs in Austin because it feels like a celebration, not a clinic. Small steps lead to a healthier you, and a stronger neighborhood.
- Learn more about your own health and wellness
- Connect with local health services and community resources
- Meet neighbors and partners who care about the same things you do
Opportunity 02
Family resource fair
Back 2 School Bash: a strong start for every student
Each August, the Back 2 School Bash helps families get ready for a new school year. Students and parents pick up free supplies, get tech support, and connect with family health resources in Austin, TX, all in one afternoon. Free laptops at the event come from our Technology Access to Thrive program.
2,000+community members welcomed in 2026
200free laptops planned for families in 2026
What families can expect
- Backpacks and school supplies
- Free laptops for families
- Health screenings and wellness resources
- Free haircuts for students
- Free food and refreshments
- Family activities and local resources
Vendor registration
Reserve a booth to share your services with thousands of local families. It is a great fit for clinics, schools, nonprofits, and local businesses.
Apply for a vendor booth
Opportunity 03
Climate and health education
Heat Simulation Experience: feel what extreme heat does to a community
Central Texas summers are getting longer and hotter. The Heat Simulation Experience is a hands-on activity that shows how extreme heat affects people, families, and whole neighborhoods. Community members, leaders, and organizations walk through real scenarios together.
By mixing local knowledge with public health research, participants build community-informed solutions. This is community outreach for health equity in action, because the people most exposed to heat help shape the plan to stay safe.
- Understand the health risks of extreme heat
- Learn how climate and health are connected
- Explore ways to build a more resilient neighborhood
880
heat-related illness cases were treated at Austin-area emergency rooms in 2026 as of August, including 43 cases of heat stroke. East Austin also has some of the hottest temperatures in the city.
Sources: Austin American-Statesman on the Austin Public Health heat illness dashboard; KUT.
More ways to engage
View all community opportunities
We host events all year long. Find upcoming dates, workshops, and partner events on our community events calendar, and explore a few more ways to get involved below.
Can't make it in person?
Your gift fills the tables at every event
Every backpack, laptop, screening, and simulation is made possible by people who give. When you donate, you bring underserved community health support straight to families who need it, without them having to ask twice.
- School supplies and backpacksHelp students start the year ready and confident.
- Laptops for familiesOpen doors to school, work, and telehealth.
- Health screeningsCatch health concerns early, close to home.
- Heat safety educationProtect neighbors most at risk during Texas summers.
Questions
Getting involved, made simple
Have a question about an event, a booth, or volunteering? We are glad to help.
Do C2H events cost money to attend?
No. Our community events are free for families. Many also include free supplies, food, screenings, and resources.
How do I register my family for the Back 2 School Bash?
Use the community registration form on the Back 2 School Bash page. Registering early helps us plan enough supplies and laptops for every child.
How can my organization get a vendor booth?
Complete the vendor booth application. We welcome clinics, schools, nonprofits, faith groups, and businesses that offer helpful services to families.
Who is the Heat Simulation Experience for?
It is for anyone who wants to understand how extreme heat affects health, including residents, students, community leaders, and organizations. We host it throughout the year.
Can I volunteer at an event?
Yes. Contact us by phone or email and let us know which events interest you. We will share upcoming volunteer needs and next steps.
Where can I find upcoming event dates?
Visit our community calendar for the latest dates, times, and locations. You can also follow C2H on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for event updates.
Come for the event. Stay for the community.
Support our events with a gift, or reach out to find the best way for you to get involved.