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 at Sierra Vista. I’ve always loved working with kids, but Foundation Communities just did things differently. Their programming touched on all aspects of the children’s […]
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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 which we hosted a cohort of paid interns across several departments, including Accounting, Communications, Institutional Giving, and Corporate & Volunteer Engagement. As a result of […]
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 is currently a student at Austin Community College majoring in Education and participating in the College Hub’s Succeed program. At a time when Central Texas […]
FC Creates Initiative Report- What we’ve learned so far about Creative Community Development
JUST WHAT IS FC CREATES? FC Creates is an initiative at Foundation Communities to coordinate the use of arts and cultural strategies to support the larger goals of the organization and support, clients, residents, and staff. Beginning in 2018, a small team has worked to develop the initiative. The team engaged with residents, clients, staff, […]
It’s Saving Season!
By Dinorah Lopez, Financial Wellness Program Coordinator W-2’s, 1099’s, 1095’s arriving to your mail/email? It’s time for tax season! Be sure to check out the Prosper Center Tax Help (ProsperTaxHelp.org) on how they can assist you in transmitting your tax return. There are many components to tax time but this is the perfect time to […]
Your money resolution: be ready for the New Year
If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that we need to be prepared for anything. Is one of your New Year’s resolutions is to be more in control of your money? If so, you are in the right place! With any resolution, you can use a few strategies to keep it, such as: Spend time planning. […]
FC Creates 2020 Showcase Spotlight: Lee Brown
Artist: Lee Brown Pronouns: he/him/his Art Submission(s): Song, “Kissing an Angel with her Eyes Closed” * * * Lee Brown has been writing nearly all of his life, starting at a very young age, and has been part of the writing crew for shows like Veronica Mars and Glee, and continues to write screenplays and […]
FC Creates 2020 Showcase Spotlight: Michael Huckaby
Artist: Mike Huckaby Pronouns: he/him/his Art Submission(s): Photography, “Snoopy Sunset”, “Mustang Island Sunrise”, “Morning Storm” * * * “I had an unusual yet remarkable childhood,” Mike explains as he describes a bit about his background. “In my adult years I held a variety of positions from factory work to a Vice President with a financial […]
2020 Arts & Culture Showcase – Virtual Edition
The long-awaited day is here– Our 2020 #FCCreates Showcase is “live” online! While we still have hopes that one day soon we’ll be able to gather in-person to celebrate the artists and creative souls who call FC home, for now, we’ll make due with a virtual celebration. How to have your own mini-showcase at home: […]
FC Creates 2020 Showcase Spotlight: Jeffery Hollie
Artist: Jeffery Hollie Pronouns: he/him/his Art Submission(s): Videos, “Jammin’ with a group by P Terry’s”, “Lip Syncing in a Walmart Parking Lot” (no longer available); Photo Collage and article, “My New Bicycle is My Best Ever, Birthday Gift!” Check out more from this Artist: Youtube: Jeffery Hollie * * * Jeffery Hollie really emphasizes the […]
