Since the first Marketplace Open Enrollment period after the passage of the Affordable Care Act, many families have missed out on financial assistance for Marketplace plans due to what many […]
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St. David’s Foundation Delivers $5.9 Million to Support Residents
On a hot Thursday morning, Mo Poura has a smile on his face and a sense of purpose as he parks a large transport van in front of Arbor Terrace […]
Mother Explains Why She Has Trusted Free Tax Preparation from Foundation Communities
As a new homeowner, Lori’s life has changed in recent years. This Del Valle mother of five says what hasn’t changed for her is she is still “living paycheck to […]
Man Drowning in Debt Makes a Plan to Succeed – A FINANCIAL COACHING SUCCESS STORY
Felix has been meeting with his financial coach since 2015. Here’s what he said when we asked him how Financial Coaching has affected his life. When I first came to […]
Prosper Centers Open for Tax Filing, Child Tax Credit
“I think for a lot of single mothers like me, it’s really, really helpful. We have no other source of income other than our job income and, with prices going […]
Foundation Communities Hosts Rally for 2022 Affordable Housing Bonds Campaign
On July 21, 2022, Foundation Communities a broad coalition of advocates, affordable housing providers and elected leaders gathered at The Jordan at Mueller to call for a bold investment in […]
Family Finds Financial Footing with Affordable Housing, Support
Iyanna Burns prides herself in being independent and self-sufficient. But in 2019, she had to swallow that pride a bit. Pregnant with her third child, Iyanna made the decision to […]
Report Tallies Up Another Successful Tax Filing Season for Prosper Tax Help
During the 2022 Tax Filing Season, almost 11,000 people had their tax returns filed by our hardworking team of certified IRS tax preparers. That includes 17,582 hours donated by 315 […]
Jewel Arrington Shines in the Financial Wellness Spotlight for July
This month we would like to honor and celebrate our most seasoned volunteer Financial Coach, Jewel Arrington! Jewel has been a Financial Coach with the Financial Wellness program for 14 […]
Foundation Communities Awarded $6 million in Federal Funding for New Affordable Housing
Foundation Communities has taken another big step toward reaching our current goal for expanding affordable housing in Austin. This week, we were awarded $6 million from the Capital Magnet Fund […]