Topic: Economic Mobility
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.
One Millionth Dollar Granted through the Hispanic Impact Fund
The Hispanic Impact Fund recently awarded $365,000 to 28 organizations working to advance economic opportunity for Latinos in Central Texas. This year marked significant milestones for the program’s growth including offering grants in a new impact area, Leadership Development, and awarding its one-millionth dollar since its founding in 2017.
Spotlight on FundATX Partner: PeopleFund
Hispanic Impact Fund Awards $365,000 to 28 Nonprofits
The Hispanic Impact Fund awarded $365,000 to 28 nonprofit organizations working to advance economic opportunity for Latinos in Central Texas.
Reflecting on the State of Child Care in Central Texas
Kimberly Storin, chair of the Women’s Fund Steering Committee, reflects on a recent panel discussion about inequitable access to child care in Central Texas.
Hispanic Impact Fund Updates Grantmaking Strategy
The Hispanic Impact Fund updated its strategy to shape the grantmaking focus of the Fund.
New Report Highlights Opportunities, Barriers Facing Region’s Latino Families
A new report released by the Hispanic Impact Fund highlights the contributions of Latinos in Central Texas and the inequities that directly affect their progress.