When foster youth age out of the system, it can be startling and lonely. Oftentimes, they get a large plastic bag to pack up their belongings as they move out and into their next chapter … Continue reading
Month-in-Review: August 2020
2020 ACC Foster Care Luggage Drive raises record amountThe 11th annual ACC Foster Care Luggage Drive raised $3,000 in donations, tripling last year’s amount. In the previous 10 years, 403 pieces of luggage and $5,844 … Continue reading
Support foster youth in Central Texas: Donate now to ACC’s 11th annual luggage drive
Donations are now being accepted for Austin Community College District’s (ACC) annual luggage drive. The program supports youth who are preparing to transition out of foster care. “Each year thousands of youth age out of … Continue reading
Month-in-Review: May 2019
WGU Partnership LaunchACC students, faculty, and graduates will benefit from the college’s partnership with Western Governors University (WGU) Texas. In addition to a seamless transfer pathway, students receive a 5 percent tuition discount at WGU … 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
ACC Luggage Drive Benefits Foster Care Alumni
Austin Community College’s seventh annual luggage drive is underway to benefit teenagers leaving the foster care system. When teenagers in foster care graduate from high school, they often leave their foster residences with their belongings … Continue reading