Category Archives: Education

 

Forecasting a Summer Opening for Parker Lane Apartments

February 28, 2024 | Posted in Affordable Housing, Green Building, Healthy Initiatives, Housing, Education, Health, Uncategorized |

At Foundation Communities, we’re excited that construction crews with BEC Austin have us on track for a summer opening for Parker Lane Apartments. The interest list is already open for […]

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Immigrant Family Finds Safety, Stability through Foundation Communities Affordable Housing

September 25, 2023 | Posted in Housing, Education, Financial Stability, Uncategorized |

As the lead maintenance technician at Cardinal Point Apartments, Jeremiah Balingene stays very busy making repairs, and getting apartments ready for new residents. Thirteen years ago, he was in their […]

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ESL Students at Foundation Communities Gain Opportunity, Independence Through On-site Classes

June 30, 2023 | Posted in Education |

It’s Thursday night at the Trails at Vintage Creek Learning Center. The kids have left, and adult students are there for the English as a Second Language (ESL) class. It’s […]

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Celebrating $2.6 Million in Federal Funding for Solar Panels, Learning Centers

April 27, 2023 | Posted in Green Building, Housing, Education |

Foundation Communities is grateful to US Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) for securing more than $2.6 million in federal funding for our sustainability and education programs as a senior member of […]

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Sierra Ridge Resident Soars into Higher Learning

June 15, 2021 | Posted in Education |

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 […]

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Grant Writing Intern Receives a Wealth of Knowledge about Storytelling – Sammy Jo Cienfuegos

May 10, 2021 | Posted in Housing, Education |

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 […]

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Teacher Brings Love, Respect to the Classroom

July 29, 2019 | Posted in Education | Keywords: , , , ,

Silvia Villacorta was teaching at a Montessori school in Costa Rica when she got the call. The principal at St. Elmo Elementary School invited her to create an early-education program […]

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Jacky – A Story of Hope

August 28, 2018 | Posted in Education |

Meet Jacky – A Story of Hope  Jacky has lived with Foundation Communities most of her childhood. She never considered college a real option until she started attending our […]

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Keeping Learning Alive During Summer Months

July 28, 2017 | Posted in Education |

Eight years ago, Amelia and her husband left Mexico in pursuit of more opportunities for their family. The soon-to-be parents settled in Austin and struggled to find a home they […]

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Father and Daughter Share Love of Learning and New Home

March 21, 2017 | Posted in Housing, Education |

When Patrick Martinez was awarded primary custody of his young daughter last year, he realized he needed to make some changes in his life. He was sharing an apartment with […]

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