Mueller Foundation

Programs: Year-end 2016, 335 homes are in the affordable program. Of those, 32 were "resold" to new affordable owners. Twenty-five were new homes. - 51 one-on-one disclosure interviews conducted- 8 potential-buyer one-on-one sessions- 2 post purchase interventions resolved with homeowners' lenders - 16 resale open house/showings, 186 families viewed the 16 homes- 2 information sessions for section 9 new buyers - nov 5th - wildflower terrace completed with 38 attendees

during 2016, the foundation supported two major organizations with $25,000 grants that focus on educational activities throughout austin, but specifically for their work with east austin schools. 1. Creative action:- in the classroom: seven multi-day programs for the classroom that use role play, puppetry, song, and dramatic presentations to teach young people about issues including bullying, conflict resolution, racism, literacy and healthy communication, as well as embedded professional development that trains classroom teachers to use arts-based instruction to improve student outcomes. Reaching 12,000 students and 1,000 teachers annually. - out of school time: 800 hours of weekly after school arts enrichment classes at 65 area campuses, primarily low-income, in six school districts, reaching over 3,000 students; 3,000 hours of summer camps for ages 5-13; three evening teen programs for young people ages 14-20 create original theatre, film, and public art to educate thousands of peers on social issues they care about. - community programs: multigenerational community art classes, workshops, and special events around austin, including weekly programs at the center for creative action for pre-k youth, adults ages 65+, and families. 2. Campfire:all camp fire activities are led by qualified, trained instructors and incorporate outdoor experiences, service-learning projects, and informal education activities that promote leadership skills, teamwork, and an interest in stem topics/careers. Their texas essential knowledge and skills (teks)-aligned curriculum integrates the research-based thrive methodology, which equips children and youth with tools for them to thrive in and out of the classroom. Thrive methodology teaches youth to adopt a growth mindset, identify their sparks or passions in life, gain confidence and a sense of purpose, and reach their fullest potential. Current program offerings include:- camp fire summer camp: to prevent summer learning loss, camp fire hosts summer camp programs at three community-based sites and five school-based sites at title 1 campuses. - camp fire afterschool: afterschool programs take place on twelve different title 1 campuses in austin, manor, and del valle independent school districts. - play to learn: this program is a technology-based, united way program for parents and pre-k children at two title-1 elementary schools. - camp fire family nature club: is a group of families, led by a camp fire nature expert, who go on outdoor excursions in order to learn more about nature, acquire skills, meet new people, and have fun outside in a low-stress, low-intimidation environment. - backpacking club: led year-round by long-time camp fire volunteers, backpackers learn the essentials of backpacking and camping for a lifetime of knowledge in the outdoors. In addition, smaller grants (total of $5,500) were awarded to:- legacy of giving blue sky luncheon (2/2/16)- austin give 5 to mother earth (3/29/16)- austin ed fund (7/6/16 and 10/26/16)- helping hand home for children (10/26/16)