Community Resources

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Resources for Students & Family

Goodwill Central Texas

2020 Census Jobs

Austin Job Opportunities

Workforce Solutions Capital Area

Workforce Solutions Rural

Home Internet Access

Internet Essentials offers affordable Internet to eligible low-income families. Please use the promo code "TRIO2020". The first two months of this service will be free. The monthly rate is $9.95, but participants may cancel the service at any time.

College Advising

ADVi provides answers to general questions about applying to college, financial aid, the FAFSA and TASFA, scholarships, and much more.

Staying Connected

Zoom

Zoom is a video and audio conference platform. This allows the Upward Bound staff to contact you via your mobile phone or computer. This is is helpful for video meetings and conference calls.

Food Assistance

Austin ISD Summer Meal Program

Central Texas Food Bank

Angel House / Austin Baptist Chapel

Provides sack breakfast from 9:30-10 AM and sack lunches 11 AM-12:30 PM. No inside dining room, no restroom, no shower, and no clothing ministry currently.

El Buen Samaritano Food Pantry

Will be open Tuesdays-Thursdays from 9-11AM. Food will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Our bilingual staff is available to assist you in both English and Spanish. Currently, we do not require documentation of any kind.

Your Texas Benefits

If your child receives free lunch at school, fill out this form...you could receive up to $285 per child for food. It will be sent to you in a P-EBT card. Even if you have never received any type of assistance you could still qualify.

Healthcare

Ascension Texas COVID-19 Line

1-833-919-1680

Austin ISD Crisis Support Fund

If your child is uninsured and doesn't receive free/reduced lunch, the AISD Crisis Support Fund is providing vouchers to families to receive telemedicine care for free.

Housing/Utilities

Austin Rental Assistance

Housing Works Austin