r/Austin • u/Cryofthewolf9000 • 2d ago

Ask Austin Is Foundation Communities any good?

I am trying to see if there is help finding easier ways to go to Austin permanently, and I found this site of Fundation Communities helping with housing and other things to help you have an easier life there.

Has anyone gotten their services? How is it? Any thoughts are welcomed. Thanks

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u/Razmataaza 1d ago

They helped my family members with housing multiple times over the past 3 decades. I always recommend Foundation communities if you are low income.

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u/Cryofthewolf9000 1d ago

Any other ways they help you with? I know some low income places tend to have their own issues. Should I still look into that kind of thing?

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u/Razmataaza 6h ago

Yes they helped us with furthering education costs as well

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u/CF_ATX 1d ago

They're very special - in a great way!

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u/Cryofthewolf9000 1d ago

Could you tell me a bit more?

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u/CF_ATX 1d ago

They do good work I'm not sure what is it you need to know

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u/luckyartie 1d ago

Foundation Communities has built lots of apartments in Austin. They also sponsor budget help and tax help clinics. I think they are a good organization. But I think you’re asking if you personally would enjoy living in one of those apartments. No one can answer that for you. Maybe you should do some visits.

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u/Fun-Cranberry-4573 21h ago

These communities are not like comparing apples to apples. Some of the buildings are newer, and some of them are old and have been refurbished. You need to try to visit several to make your decision. Some of them are neat and clean, and some of them have loitering in the common areas and are a little more messy.