The Foundation Communities Supported Employment Program allows FC residents to receive work experience and pay as they provide vital services for neighbors in their communities. This video takes us on […]
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Sierra Ridge Resident Soars into Higher Learning
As we mark the return of in-person instruction at all Foundation Communities learning centers this week, we highlight a true FC education success story. Andrea Arias- Zarate was a regular […]
Miguel Stoupignan – Austin Gives Generous Business Awards Honoree
Foundation Communities has many awesome volunteers, but sometimes a volunteer goes so far above and beyond that they deserve special recognition. One such volunteer is Miguel Stoupignan. Miguel has been […]
Internship Helps St. Edward’s Student Nourish her Love for Helping Others – Vivian Phillips
I knew I wanted to gain more experience in the nonprofit sector and my internship at Foundation Communities helped me do just that. I was the volunteer engagement intern and […]
St. Edward’s Student Discovers a Diversity of Experiences through FC Internship – Taylor McGee
Throughout my internship with Foundation Communities on the Corporate & Volunteer Engagement Team (CVET), I had the opportunity to work on various components of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), specifically, […]
Communications Intern Rewrites the Story of Her Future – Nina Martinez
It’s been a hectic year, to say the least, switching from in-person classes to remote learning, and then all of a sudden, I found myself interviewing on Zoom for my […]
A Firsthand Account of a Valuable Internship – Marc Esquivel
My time at Foundation Communities has been life changing for me, at the very least. I was an accounting intern and learned all sorts of information that will help me […]
Grant Writing Intern Receives a Wealth of Knowledge about Storytelling – Sammy Jo Cienfuegos
I was introduced to Foundation Communities through the SERVE Austin program at St. Edward’s University at the beginning of last year. I served as a volunteer for the afterschool program […]
Internship Reflections – St. Edward’s University Students Write about their Experiences with Foundation Communities
Foundation Communities has enjoyed the opportunity to work with interns from St. Edward’s University for many years. In the 2020-2021 academic year, we were excited to pilot a partnership in […]
Free Minds Alumna Delivers NeighborGood Kindness During the Winter Storm
Foundation Communities would like to highlight Shilda Fresch Calvin because of her incredible community service during Winter Storm Uri. Shilda is an alumna of Free Minds, Class of 2018. She […]