$250,000 Impact Investment in Affordable, Accessible Housing

Austin Community Foundation announced today a $250,000 investment in the Texas Housing Impact Fund—a loan fund of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC)—to help close a funding gap for the construction of an affordable, accessible apartment complex known as Accessible Housing Austin! (AHA!) at Briarcliff.

New Report: Lack of Quality Child Care in Central Texas Hinders Economic Security

A new report issued by the Women’s Fund at Austin Community Foundation, Child Care – An Essential Work Support for Women, reveals a lack of quality child care options in Central Texas negatively impacts the economic security of local women and children.

Hispanic Impact Fund Grants $180,000 to Six Nonprofits

The Hispanic Impact Fund at Austin Community Foundation announced six local nonprofits were chosen to receive a combined total of $180,000 for their work in improving the lives of Hispanic families in Central Texas.

Report Highlights Economic Disadvantages of Region’s Hispanic Families

When Hispanics Rise, Austin Rises, a new report released by the Hispanic Impact Fund at Austin Community Foundation reveals major disparities in access to economic mobility for Hispanics Central Texans.

KDK-Harman Foundation Announces Plans for the Future

The KDK-Harman Foundation today announced the transfer of its $25 million endowment into the newly established donor advised fund, entitled the Harman-Mayes-Sooch Family Fund, at the Austin Community Foundation. After 13 years of service to and investment in the Central Texas community as a private family foundation, the founder and board decided, for a variety of reasons, to partner with ACF.