Creating housing where families succeed in Austin and North Texas.

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Volunteer Story

Bill Simmons Quote "My formative years, in the late 1950's, were in profound poverty. My mother, who grew up in poverty as well, attempted to raise nine of us by working odd jobs. We subsided on donations from churches, when they had support to offer and even on a local grocery store owner. During the holidays, the welfare department in Fort Worth opened their doors to a food pantry as well. I spent most of my preteen and early teen years in orphanages and foster homes. "

"Had there been a 'Foundation Communities' program in Fort Worth at that time, I am sure we would have qualified and maybe that would have been the boost we needed to stay intact as a family, but there wasn't. I am privileged to play a very tiny role in providing for those who cannot provide for themselves. When I see the smiling faces of the children at Foundation Communities, I see lives that can be changed forever with just a little kindness. Thank you for the chance to help end the cycle of poverty."

-- Bill Simmons, Community Tax Center Volunteer

Join us for an Open House!

Want to learn more about Foundation Communities? Please join us for a free lunch at one of our upcoming Open Houses to learn more about our work in person.

Our next Open House:

Tuesday, February 7, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM- M Station, Learning Center, 2nd Floor, 2906 E. MLK Blvd. RSVP for this Open House.
Tuesday, February 28, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM- M Station, Learning Center, 2nd Floor, 2906 E. MLK Blvd. RSVP for this Open House.
Wednesday, March 7, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM- Skyline Terrace, 6th Floor, 1212 W. Ben White @ Banister Ln. RSVP for this Open House.
Tuesday, March 27, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM- Spring Terrace, 7101 IH 35 N (southeast corner at St. John's.) RSVP for this Open House.
Wednesday, April 11, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM- Sierra Ridge, Learning Center, 201 West St. Elmo Road RSVP for this Open House.
Tuesday, April 24, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM- Skyline Terrace, 6th Floor, 1212 W. Ben White @ Banister Ln. RSVP for this Open House.

You may also RSVP by phone by the day before to Donna Williams at (512) 610-4017. Complimentary lunch included. To be respectful of your time, we will start promptly at the scheduled time and be done within an hour. Please arrive at least a few minutes early to check in and pick up your lunch.