Austin Community College (ACC) District Police are sporting pink badge bands and collecting donations for the Breast Cancer Resource Center of Central Texas as part of their month-long, districtwide Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. During October, … Continue reading
Hundreds of foster youth benefit from 2019 ACC Luggage Drive
Hundreds of students transitioning from foster care will benefit from donations received during this year’s Austin Community College (ACC) Luggage Drive. The 10th annual Luggage Drive raised $1,250 and 44 pieces of luggage. Items were … Continue reading
“The world has so much to offer”; Former foster care student sets out to serve others
After ten years in foster care and more than 30 placements, Corey Benbow found himself on his own at 18 years old. “When I aged out of the foster care system, I felt alone. I … Continue reading
Donate to luggage drive for foster care alumni by May 9
Donations are now being accepted for Austin Community College’s annual luggage drive benefiting students transition from foster care. “Being a foster kid has many challenges that other kids often don’t experience. When you are shuffled … Continue reading
Spring Food Drive brings in a ton of donations
More than 2,200 pounds of food were collected during Austin Community College’s (ACC) Spring Food Drive in February. The donations collected will be distributed to ACC students through the Student Life Food Pantry program. “We … Continue reading
Support student scholarships during Amplify Austin 2019
Help raise $5,000 for student scholarships during Amplify Austin, a communitywide day of charitable giving, from 6 p.m. Thursday, February 28, through 6 p.m. Friday, March 1. ACC’s Alumni Network is participating in Amplify Austin … Continue reading
ACC spring food drive helps tackle student hunger
Austin Community College (ACC) hosts a spring food drive in February to support on-campus food banks for students. “Food insecurity is an issue many of our students face,” says Dr. Virginia Fraire, ACC vice president … Continue reading
ACC delivers more than 4,300 books to Brown Santa Program
Austin Community College (ACC) delivered more than 4,300 books, puzzles, and games to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office Brown Santa Program Wednesday, December 5. Sponsored by the ACC Student Government Association, the book drive benefits … Continue reading
ACC collects children’s books for Brown Santa Program
Austin Community College (ACC) is collecting donations for its annual “I Can Read!” children’s book drive benefiting the Travis County Sheriff’s Office’s Brown Santa Program for families in need. “It’s important to remember that everyone … Continue reading
ACC Foundation receives $10,000 donation for hospitality scholarships
The Austin Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) has donated $10,000 to the Austin Community College Foundation to support students in ACC’s hospitality programs. “The demand for hospitality professionals in Central Texas is growing rapidly. Continued … Continue reading