Category: Blog

Reflecting on the State of Child Care in Central Texas

Kimberly Storin, chair of the Women’s Fund Steering Committee, reflects on a recent panel discussion about inequitable access to child care in Central Texas.

Building a More Equitable Corporate Giving Program

Sara Watson, our Grants Management Specialist, shares a list of recommendations for creating a more equitable corporate giving program.

Drive a Senior, ATX Builds Community Through Volunteerism

ACF is excited to announce Drive a Senior, ATX as the 2021 recipient of the Jordan Award!

Hispanic Impact Fund Updates Grantmaking Strategy

The Hispanic Impact Fund updated its strategy to shape the grantmaking focus of the Fund.

For Professional Advisors: Supporting a family’s culture of philanthropy

For many donors, the importance of a multi-generational family philanthropy plan is high on the radar, especially as more families recognize the value of rallying around critical social issues and community needs.

FundATX Investments Support COVID-19 Recovery

Austin Community Foundation, in partnership with the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, made two impact investments in local and national Community Development Financial Institutions.

Women’s Fund Grants $400,000 with Racial Equity Lens

Local funders collaborate to increase COVID-19 vaccine equity

Austin Community Foundation partnered with St. David’s Foundation and United Way for Greater Austin to grant $415,000 towards improving COVID-19 vaccine confidence and equitable access.

Helping Central Texas Recover from Winter Storm Uri

Texas Fair Defense Project recognized for exceptional volunteerism

In 2020, Texas Fair Defense Project launched the Freedom to Drive Pro Bono program, which matches attorney volunteers with individuals who need help navigating the court system to regain their license. A fairly straightforward goal, but one that is facing nearly insurmountable odds due to systemic barriers and the ongoing pandemic.