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Causes: Financial Counseling, Homeless & Housing, Homeowners & Tenants Associations, Housing Development, Construction & Management, Housing Support, Human Services
Mission: Creating housing where families succeed. Affordable housing with supportive social services to educate, support and improve the financial standing of the working poor and their communities.
Programs: Opening doors to homesimprovement of overall community stability by providing affordable housing alternatives for low income residents. (3,241 housing units at 22 affordable housing communities in austin, dallas-fort worth) strategically pursued new acquisitions, especially for families. Social work case managers provide individual case management to families at or below 30% median family income(chi program) to assist with issues that risk stability in the household - 142 chi units in 2017. Case management services provided for sro communities(707 units) that house individuals including 60% that have previously been homeless. Property operating costs and revenues are reported at group affiliates form 990 (tax id# 74-2678601)
community asset building programs - tax centers, insure central texas & financial literacy programs community tax centers provided free income tax return preparation services for low-income taxpayers that received $57. 9 million in tax refunds and credits (36,313 taxpayers provided services by 1,100+ volunteers). 71 clients deposited to savings accounts with matching funds to be used for post-secondary education, home purchases or small business. 913 people completed money management classes or financial coaching, 1,059 clients received assistance completing free application for federal student aid. 5,311 people were enrolled in health insurance, claiming $34. 4 million premium tax credits. 188 people received $122,719 in emergency rent or utility assistance.
learning in a community1,005 children took part in free after-school and summer learning center programs including pre-literacy, elementary and teen programs, with 98% of students being promoted to next grade level; 211 adults attended esl classes. Adults are provided with onsite esl, financial literacy, exercise and healthy living classes.