The purpose of advocacy outreach is to facilitate social change and economic justice through the empowerment of the poverty community in Bastrop County.

Education , Educational Services , Homeless & Housing , Housing Development, Construction & Management , Human Service Organizations , Human Services , Preschools

Emergency solutions grant program - designed to prevent or overcome homelessness. Advocacy outreach provides a day shelter/resource center; pays rent or utility arrears to prevent families from losing their housing and pays security deposits/first month rent to house families who are homeless. Family Literacy program--assists immigrant parents to learn English; early childhood education to prepare non-English speaking children for school; teach parents to become partners in their children's schooling. austin community college literacy program - to assist adults to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency; and to assist adults who are parents to become full partners in the educational development of their children. various other programs - the organization provides similar rental assistance, utility assistance, and educational programs in amounts beyond the above federal funding, and for individuals who might not meet all grant eligibility requirements.

the low income community

Bastrop County