Program areas at Foundation Communities
OPENING DOORS TO HOMES - AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLUS SUPPORTIVE SERVICESImprove community stability by providing affordable housing for low income residents(3,970 units at 28 affordable housing communities in Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth) Pursued new acquisitions of affordable housing. Case managers provide support to 224 families at or below 30% Median Family Income(CHI program) and 969 individuals living in our SRO communities, 50% of whom were formerly homeless. Case management supports promote housing stability, physical and mental health well-being. Services include access to basic needs, medical and behavioral health services, tools and supports to increase income,community building activities, parenting support, school advocacy and career case management. Property operations are reported at Group Affiliates Form 990 (Tax ID#74-2678601)
LEARNING IN A COMMUNITY503 children took part in free after-school and summer learning center programs for elementary and 77 participated in teen out of school time programs. Additionally, adults are provided with onsite and virtual ESL, digital literacy support, as well as college and career coaching. 386 adults participated in our Adult Education Programs, including 330 ESL, 56 Digital Literacy. The College HUB provided college support services to 996 students through individual appointments and secured $419,649 in grants and scholarships. The team facilitated or participated in 35 total community events, connecting with 2,857 total attendees with 104 Succeed students and 610 student appointments. Our Career Project served 179 individuals in the past year.
PROSPER CENTER PROGRAMS-TAX HELP, HEALTH COVERAGE, FINANCIAL WELLNESS & COLLEGE HUB Foundation Communities' Community Tax Help programs in Austin, Dallas and Arlington provided free income tax return preparation services for low-income taxpayers that received $40 million in tax refunds. More than 523 staff and volunteers prepared 27,092 tax returns. The Health Coverage program helped 5,717 people enroll in health insurance, claiming $32 million in premium tax credits. Using our Financial Wellness services, 260 residents received more than $240,000 in emergency rent or utility assistance funds and 214 residents enrolled in a program designed to improve their credit scores.