Topic: Economic Mobility

Impact Investment Catalyzes New Affordable, Supportive Housing

Affordable housing can take many forms, and a myriad of financing sources is necessary to create the spectrum of housing options needed in our community.

The Black Fund Awards $355,000 to 21 Nonprofits

Kendra Garrett, the co-founder of The Black Fund, shares details about the fund’s inaugural grants to 21 organizations working to improve life for Black people in Central Texas.

First Look at New Affordable Homes in Austin

Hispanic Impact Fund Kicks Off New Event Series: Latino Monologues y Dialogues

Austin Community Foundation Invests $2.87 million in Cady Lofts Development

A community’s well-being suffers without affordable housing

The Case for Prop A

The $350 million affordable housing general obligation bond proposition is one strategy to accelerate progress and not further risk undermining our city’s remarkable economic growth.

Collaboration Amplifies Impact for Housing Affordability

To address the housing crisis, we must work collaboratively across sectors toward solutions that benefit the entire community. The upcoming housing bond by the City of Austin presents an opportunity to support a wide spectrum of housing programs that reflect the community vision and the market reality.

Austin Community Foundation Launches The Black Fund

Austin Community Foundation announced the launch of The Black Fund, a new giving network that aims to unleash the power of Black-led organizations and uplift solutions to benefit the Black community in Central Texas. Driven by data and community voice, The Black Fund strives for an equitable, just society that nurtures the growth, economic security, and wellness of Black people.

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.