“There was no question that one way or another we were going to open our doors on November 1st. So here we are. Bring it on. We’re ready!” Foundation Communities Executive Director Walter Moreau teared up as he made this declaration at the Prosper Health Coverage kickoff on October 31. Getting ready for the program’s […]
Category Archives: Health
Retiree Finds Better Housing and Purpose through Foundation Communities
As a resident of Foundation Communities and one of the organization’s most active and dedicated volunteers, Marie Thorne was a natural choice to speak at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Party. Speaking about her journey to Foundation Communities, Marie told the crowd, “Thank you all for seeing me, supporting me, and reminding me that even after […]
Family Finds Help with Soaring Food Costs from Healthy Food Pantry
Every other Monday, Nikki Rivera takes a walk to the main building at Laurel Creek Apartments where her family has lived for two years. Her 8-year-old son Kaydyn walks alongside and her 1-year-old daughter Kayaura rides in a wagon that will soon be filled with food. They’re headed to the Healthy Food Pantry, one of […]
Donations Needed to Support Health Programs Many Rely On
Every other Monday, Nikki Rivera takes a walk to the main building at Laurel Creek Apartments where her family has lived for two years. Her 8-year-old son Kaydyn walks alongside and her 1-year-old daughter Kayaura rides in a wagon that will soon be filled with food. They’re headed to the Healthy Food Pantry, one of […]
Spring Terrace 2-Miler Promotes Resident Fitness
Ten times around the building. For someone with health and mobility issues, it can be a challenge. It can also spark a new life-saving commitment to fitness. That’s the goal of the Spring Terrace 2-Miler, an annual event organized by our Health Initiatives and Supportive Housing teams. The event took place on Halloween, and residents […]
Open Enrollment Begins with a Chorus of Support
Since 2013, Foundation Communities has helped more than 60,000 Central Texans enroll in affordable health insurance through the federal Marketplace. Open Enrollment for 2025 runs from November 1 through January 15. Prosper Health Coverage, the largest Navigator program in Central Texas, is poised to help thousands of our neighbors. “We take the stress out of […]
Resident Creativity Shines at the Bluebonnet Art and Wellness Show
Everyone had a wonderful time at Bluebonnet Studios on September 12 at the Foundation Communities Art & Wellness Show. There’s a wealth of artistic talent in our supportive housing communities and many of these creative residents entered the show hoping to sell their works of art, or just to put them on display. Take a […]
Our Community Health Worker Program – Connecting Clients with Assistance and Hope
Two years ago, Orisbel San Miguel (left) came to the United States from Cuba to find a better life for herself and her daughter, who is now 11 years old. While her life here was better, it was far from perfect. They moved into her father’s home in the Austin area. They were two of […]
Forecasting a Summer Opening for Parker Lane Apartments
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 the 135-unit affordable community in Southeast Austin as we prepare for the time when we can begin welcoming home families. Parker Lane Apartments will have […]
Foundation Communities Nursing Program is a Recipe for Recovery for Arbor Terrace Resident
For Amplify Austin this year, we’re featuring residents who are finding success with help from supportive services offered by Foundation Communities. Please donate to our Amplify Austin campaign here, and help us continue to fund these services. A resident of Arbor Terrace, Richard McNatty says when he moved in more than a decade ago, he […]
