Category: Impact Stories

Community-Led Grants Process: How Does it Work?

The Hispanic Impact Fund and Women’s Fund at ACF share a community-led grants process. Learn what this means and why it matters.

Opening Doors for Entrepreneurs: The Power of FundATX

For nearly a decade, Austin Community Foundation has partnered with PeopleFund through FundATX to expand access to capital for local entrepreneurs. Learn how impact investing helps small businesses like Flora Coffee build resilience and strengthen Central Texas communities.

From Crisis Intervention to Long-Term Healing: The SAFE Alliance

Cady Lofts Opens Doors to New Beginnings 

Cady Lofts offers 100 supportive housing units for individuals exiting homelessness, made possible through Austin Community Foundation’s strategic investment.

Breakthrough Central Texas Uses High-Impact Programming to Empower Students

Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center Empowers Survivors of Domestic Violence

The Black Fund: A Catalyst for Change

Impact Investment Continues to Fuel Affordable Housing in Austin 

People’s Community Clinic Saves Lives

Grant Partner Spotlight. People’s Community Clinic supports the health and wellness of the Central Texas community.

Jail to Jobs Inspires Change

Our grant partner, Jail to Jobs, transforms lives in juvenile detention facilities. Learn about them and impact of our grantmaking.

Meet Paola

Yolanda’s Story

Yolanda started her small business by selling Mexican food at a bustling construction site in downtown Austin.
After initial success, she soon realized she did not have the necessary capital to run the business efficiently.