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Housing
The following resources offer housing counseling and assistance.
Austin Area Urban League
The Austin Area Urban League offers three programs:
Financial Empowerment
This program provides financial education to qualified individuals and families who complete the workshops. Various financial seminars are offered that educate on the process of finding and purchasing a home; the type of loans available; the process of securing a loan; budget management; and credit issues that could prevent potential buyers from securing a mortgage.
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address: 8011A Cameron Rd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78754
Phone: 512-478-7176
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Website: aaul.org/what-we-do/financial-empowerment/
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Workforce & Career Development – Essential Office Skills Program
The Austin Area Urban League’s Essential Office Skills (EOS) Academy equips clients with the essential skills to become gainfully employed and successfully prepares them for entrance into the workplace.
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address: 8011A Cameron Rd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78754
Phone: 512-478-7176
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Website: aaul.org/what-we-do/workforce-career-development/
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Workforce & Career Development – Life Skills Program
The Life Skills Program is designed to assist clients in altering those negative patterns of behaviors that create barriers to their success. A variety of services are offered including basic computer training and financial literacy.
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address: 8011A Cameron Rd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78754
Phone: 512-478-7176
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Website: aaul.org/what-we-do/workforce-career-development/
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Caritas of Austin
Caritas
Programs and services: Housing, Food, Employment, Education, Refugee Resettlement, Veterans Assistance
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address:
Caritas North – 9027 Northgate Boulevard, Austin, TX 78768
Caritas of Austin – 611 Neches Street, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-472-4135
Hours:
Mon, Wed, Thur – 8:00am – 4:00pm
Tue – 8:00am – 6:00pm
Fri – 8:00am – 10:00am
Website: www.caritasofaustin.org
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Catholic Charities of Austin
Financial Stability Program
Catholic Charities Financial Stability Program helps families avoid homelessness and achieve financial security through case management, education and emergency financial assistance. The program has provided case management and financial assistance to thousands of families in Central Texas in several areas of need, including utilities, rental expense and mortgage payments.
Eligibility: Must be a resident of Austin/Travis County and meet certain income requirements
Address: 1625 Rutherford Lane, Austin, TX 78754
Phone: 512-651-6100
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Noon-1 p.m.
Website: https://www.ccctx.org/financial-stability.html
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Foundation Communities
Foundation Communities is a local, homegrown nonprofit. Founded in 1990, we provide affordable, attractive homes and free on-site support services for thousands of families, veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. We offer an innovative, proven model that empowers our residents and neighbors to achieve educational success, financial stability, and healthier lifestyles.
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address: 3036 South First St., Austin, TX 78704
Phone: 512-447-2026
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Website: www.foundcom.org
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