Central Texas

When students earn a college degree or a certificate, they can seek quality jobs that move them out of poverty. We partner with community organizations like Austin Community College and Huston-Tillotson University to make higher education possible for more students in our region. Our college success programs help students manage their finances, mental health, and academics along the way.

Many Central Texans from low-income backgrounds face barriers to accessing social services. We work with local organizations to increase people’s use of resources that promote education, economic stability, and resilience. In collaboration with the nonprofit community, we also focus on helping organizations build capacity and work more effectively – so they can take their impact even farther.

Adverse childhood experiences may lead to mental and behavioral health challenges. Many of our nonprofit partners in Central Texas provide counseling, therapy, case management, trauma-informed training, and parent coaching that help children build resilience and coping skills. These are the skills that children need to help them stay engaged in the classroom, build stronger family relationships at home, and improve their overall health and well-being.