It took many people and entities to build Juniper Creek Apartments on North Lamar. On February 12, Foundation Communities hosted a Ribbon Cutting at the Laurel Creek Learning Center next door to say thank you. Area leaders, major funding partners, and others in attendance also had a chance to tour the affordable community. Laurel Creek […]
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Celebrating Progress on Burleson Studios
Construction crews are on track to complete Burleson Studios by next summer. On October 15, we held a celebration of the progress on this supportive community for single adults who have struggled maintaining housing. We also thanked the various partners that funded the development. You can watch video of the celebration below.
Family Finds Room to “Breathe” with Emergency Rent Assistance
Due to the high cost of housing and other necessities, many families and individuals in the Austin area who are living on $13/hour or less are just one hardship away from losing their homes. Earlier this year, Cardinal Point Apartments resident Maddison and her two children began preparing themselves emotionally for becoming homeless. Both of […]
Joahmaad – A Foundation Communities Learning Center Success Story
Click here to watch Joahmaad’s video Ten-year-old Joahmaad was an average student prior to the pandemic. When in-person classes resumed, he had fallen behind his classmates, especially in reading. When it was time to read aloud in class, the normally well-mannered student would become disruptive. His teacher felt he was doing it to avoid his […]
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 […]
5 Sustainability Efforts We’re Celebrating on Earth Day
What Is Sustainability? Sustainability is based on a simple principle: Everything that we need for our survival and well-being depends, either directly or indirectly, on our natural environment. Sustainability is the integration of environmental health, social equity and economic vitality to create thriving, healthy, diverse and resilient communities for this generation and generations to come. […]
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 […]
Parker Lane Apartments Opens Officially with a Nod to Church Partnership and Legacy
Parker Lane Apartments began welcoming home residents in November of 2024, and on February 12, 2025, the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony took place in the community’s Learning Center. Many in attendance had played a role in helping make Parker Lane Apartments, a beautiful, newly-constructed apartment community, a reality. “I just want to say thank you for […]
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 […]
