Community Resources

We're working on collecting the best resources for you, and this page will be continually updated. Stay tuned!

Rental & Financial Assistance

Catholic Charities of Central Texas

Emergency rent and utility assistance

City of Austin - Rent Assistance & Tenant Resources

Eviction prevention, rental assistance, tenant rights

El Buen Samaritano - I Belong in Austin

Rental assistance on a lottery basis

Foundation Communities

Affordable housing, financial coaching, tax help, food access

Front Steps - Housing Stability & Prevention

Emergency rent and deposit assistance

Travis County Health & Human Services - Assistance Programs

Food pantry and basic needs support

Food Assistance

Central Texas Food Bank

Food distributions, pantry locator, SNAP support

City of Austin Neighborhood Centers

Food pantry, limited rent/utilities assistance, case management

SNAP (Texas Health & Human Services)

Apply for food benefits

Medical & Health Services

Austin Public Health

Community clinics, immunizations, health programs

CommunityCare Health Centers

Federally qualified health centers (sliding scale fees)

El Buen Samaritano - Health Services

Primary care, dental, behavioral health, nutrition programs for uninsured and low-income families

GED / Adult Education / ESL

Austin Community College (ACC)

GED preparation, adult education, workforce training

El Buen Samaritano - Education

ESL, adult education, workforce readiness

Foundation Communities Learning Centers

Free onsite learning labs, ESL, financial coaching

Workforce Development & Employment Services

Capital IDEA

Long-term career training in healthcare, IT, and trades with financial support

Goodwill Central Texas

Free job training, career coaching, resume assistance, GED support, industry certifications, and employment placement services

PelotonU

Coaching and support for working adults pursuing college degrees

Skillpoint Alliance

Short-term career training in healthcare, construction, IT, and manufacturing

Workforce Solutions Capital Area

Job placement, career counseling, and training funds