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 […]
Category Archives: Education
ESL Students at Foundation Communities Gain Opportunity, Independence Through On-site Classes
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 […]
Celebrating $2.6 Million in Federal Funding for Solar Panels, Learning Centers
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Teacher Brings Love, Respect to the Classroom
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 […]
Jacky – A Story of Hope
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 […]
Keeping Learning Alive During Summer Months
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 […]
Father and Daughter Share Love of Learning and New Home
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 […]
Supporting Dreams in the St. Elmo Neighborhood
Jacky Quezada is working hard to shape her own destiny. The 19-year-old sophomore at Texas State University is the first in her family to attend college and serves as a […]