Garden Terrace is Austin's first supportive housing community exclusively for very low income adults who live alone. It is a place where formerly homeless or at-risk people can live in a quality efficiency apartment they can afford, allowing them to address other personal issues and lead more stable, productive lives. Case managers provided in partnership with Front Steps help residents access social services such as employment assistance, health care and counseling.

Garden Terrace opened its doors in September 2003 and four months later reached 100 percent occupancy. Fifty of the 103 units at Garden Terrace are for people transitioning from homelessness.

 

Interested in living at Garden Terrace?

Foundation Communities maintains a waiting list for Garden Terrace. Download the FAQ for more information on this community.

Frequently Asked Questions Word PDF

For specific questions about eligibility requirements or to apply to live at Garden Terrace, please contact:

Julie Benziger
Manager, Garden Terrace
512-416-8300
julie.benziger[at]foundcom.org (replace [at] with @)
 

Darrel had a successful career in the machine tool industry until his life took a dive into depression and alcoholism. Eventually, he was faced with the choice of shooting himself or calling for help, and Darrel chose to pick up the phone.

After completing a rehabilitation program, Darrel became one of the first to move into Garden Terrace, an apartment community providing permanent, affordable housing and guidance with health care, employment, and other needs. Darrel has taken college classes, dealt with health issues, and is working again. He calls Garden Terrace “a godsend” that has given him a second chance at life, and he wants to see it expand to help others.