Topic: Economic Mobility

Six Years of Impact: the Hispanic Impact Fund

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re exploring the history, achievements and future visions of the Hispanic Impact Fund—a signature program of Austin Community Foundation.

Impact Investment Supports New Affordable Apartments in Austin

Foundation Communities recently broke ground on an affordable housing development in North Austin. Learn how a collaborative $900,000 impact investment helped make it happen.

ACF Seeks Grant Proposals for $1.5 Million in Funding

ACF will award $1.5 million in unrestricted general operating support this year through a combined grants process for The Black Fund, Hispanic Impact Fund, and Women’s Fund.

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.