Category: Blog

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.

Hispanic Impact Fund Awards $225,000 to 12 Nonprofit Organizations

A Reflection on 2020 by CEO Mike Nellis

ACF Welcomes New Board Members

Austin Community Foundation welcomes four new members to the Board of Governors. Get to know the new members.

Women’s Fund Revises Strategy Based on Racial Equity

The Women’s Fund is shifting its strategy to address and create a more equitable grantmaking strategy and process.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage in Central Texas Year-Round

Opinion: Community won’t thrive without investing in Latinos

For Latinos, the simultaneous heath and economic crises created by the COVID-19 pandemic have laid bare the persistent inequality that many of us already live through daily. In spite of this, Latinos have been called on to show up.

A message from CEO Mike Nellis

As the community foundation for Austin and the Central Texas region, we have a responsibility to speak up and support our Black and Latino communities. We must use our position and voice to condemn racism and support justice.

Our Response to COVID-19

Since the local outbreak of COVID-19, Austin Community Foundation has quickly and effectively mobilized funding and resources to respond to needs of our community.

Hispanic Impact Fund Awards $70K in Rapid-Response Grants

We know that the Hispanic communities we serve will be disproportionately impacted by the current economic downturn associated with COVID-19.

COVID-19 and the 2020 Census

Amid a global pandemic, the 2020 Census probably isn’t top of mind for your household, but it remains critically important for the future of our region.