The Capital City Fund for Education is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization created to help children facing homelessness beat the odds and get a quality education. CapCityKids was founded by the partners of Amherst Holdings, LLC, initially in to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Since then, CapCity Kids has developed innovative programs, providing direct resources and addressing the needs of homeless students in the Austin area. Administrative costs for our programs are absorbed by our Board (Dobson Foundation) and by leveraging existing infrastructure at Austin Independent School District. Thanks to this close partnership, 100% of your donations go directly to the students. In addition to transportation, school supplies, and other support services, CapCity Kids provides grants to AISD for pilot programs aimed at discovering and implementing effective practices and procedures to minimize these hurdles. From experience in working with the AISD and consulting with education experts working on the problems that homeless students face, CapCityKids has developed the following programs to support our students.
On this day, homeless students and their families are invited to attend a fair-like event with participants from the local community. In addition to learning about different resources, they will participate in fun activities such as a Photo Booth, have their faces painted, and receive a backpack filled with quality school supplies. Lunch will also be provided as well as snow cones for a fun treat.
Teachers play an important role in guiding students through various educational programs and assisting them with personal growth.
Social workers ensure that families and students receive the support and care they need during this program.
Funding helps in organizing events, providing resources, and supporting community programs to make a lasting impact.
