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Community Learning Centers

Foundation Communities provides a lot more than a roof over someone’s head. Our model of “housing plus services” is what empowers people to truly succeed. With Community Learning Centers located right where families live, children and adults can increase their educational or economic standing without the barriers of transportation, cost or childcare.

Learning Center boys studyingWorking parents depend on after-school and summer programs right where they live. Youth programs support reading and academic success and target childhood obesity through fun fitness activities and health and nutrition education.

Adult classes include English as a Second Language and financial education.

Learning centers provide a place for residents to gain knowledge and skills, learn to make sound financial decisions and increase their self-sufficiency while getting to know their neighbors and building a stronger community.

Austin Learning Centers

Daffodil Learning Center
Sabine Volkmann, Resident Services Coordinator
512-385-5182

Sierra Ridge Learning Center
Megan Elkins, Resident Services Coordinator
512-443-6055

Southwest Trails Learning Center
Isaac Rosales, Resident Services Coordinator
512-220-8849

Trails at the Park and Trails at Vintage Creek Learning Centers
Laurie Lyons, Resident Services Coordinator
512-215-1488

The youth programs at Trails at the Park and Trails at Vintage Creek are operated by Heart House.Learning Center kids at lunch

Heart House at Trails at the Park
512-292-9400

Heart House at Trails at Vintage Creek
512-929-8187

North Texas Learning Centers

Peters Colony Learning Center, Carrollton
Rubi Solano, Resident Services Coordinator
972-394-4162

Shadow Brook Learning Center, Arlington
Michelle Beltran, Resident Services Coordinator
817-461-3936

Sleepy Hollow Learning Center, Arlington
Janice Sanders, Resident Services Coordinator
817-460-7822

Featured Learning Center Success Story

Letter from a Southwest Trails Learning Center parent:

I just wanted to let you know how thrilled I am about the new homework hour that you are offering. My daughter Maria* has always been a good student until she started 4th grade. The teacher called me into conference about her concern of Maria’s skills in reading and writing.

I called Marisela (the learning center coordinator) right away with my concerns and spoke with the staff members about what Maria needs to work on. Marisela and her staff took Maria underneath their wing and Maria’s grades have improved greatly. Maria is on her way back to the A-B honor roll.

Maria is very proud of herself and what she has accomplished attending the homework hour. Maria is excited each and every day to head down to the learning center to do her homework. I don’t know how many parents can say that about their child’s attitude about homework. I feel this is such a positive and wonderful program. Keep up the great work!!

Sincerely,
Grateful Parent

*Name changed

Lee Cooke speaking to Learning Center kids