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Contact the advocate on the closest campus for individual support accessing resources or applying for benefits like SNAP and WIC. The Student Advocacy Center (SAC) also offers case management, advising, textbook & child care scholarships, clothes and more for students with very little financial support. To have an advocate reach out to a student, complete this SAC referral form or request information here.

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Paid Focus Group, Health Insurance, Careers & more..

ACC & Community Resources  (austincc.edu/resources)
For help with resource access: [email protected] 
*ACC does not sponsor or specifically endorse any outside agency, service, or event listed.
FOOD ACCESS
 
ACC Grocery Pick-Ups
Come pick-up fresh produce, grains, proteins and more (free!)
Tue, April 16 (10 am – 12 am) San Gabriel Campus / with Fresh Food For All
Fri, April 19 (9 am – 10:30 am) Hays Campus / with Central Texas Food Bank
Volunteer here!

Groceries 2 Go at El Centro  Riverside Campus
Groceries 2 Go are a fast and easy way to pick up some groceries on the Riverside campus.
Students can walk up, scan a QR code to sign in and take needed items
Open now on Riverside Campus: Bldg S (lobby); Bldg G upstairs in El Centro 

Find more groceries and food access information here: 
  April Calendars: CTFB Mobile, FFFF | Food Resources | Food Access Calendar

Opportunities and Events

Opportunities & Events Calendar FREE! (details & more opportunities on calendar)
Upcoming Events:
Thurs, April 11 Detergent & Misc Items Giveaway (N Austin), ACC Riverside Free Health Testing
Tues, April 16 – Free Food Market Day (S & Central Austin), HIV/STI Testing (Central Austin), Bi-Weekly Vaccine Clinic (S Austin)
Wed, April 17 – ACC Eastview Free Health Testing, ACC Highland All Majors Job Fair, Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up (N Austin)
Email [email protected] to add an event or opportunity to the calendar.

April is National Volunteer Month!
Volunteer Opportunities (austincc.edu/volunteeropportunities) webpage to explore ways to get engaged with the community!

Paid Focus Group (Apprenticeships)
Young Invincibles is seeking 6-8 individuals, 18 years or older, from diverse backgrounds to help define apprenticeships. The 90-minute virtual session offers $150 compensation per participant. Apply now here. Deadline to apply is April 15th.

Featured Resources
Career Services
ACC’s Career Services provides internship & job guidance, events, job postings, and programs to help students with academic and career goals. Schedule an appointment or contact [email protected] 512-223-0399
More financial support resources here

Students in Recovery 
ACC’s Students in Recovery (SiR0 meets multiple times a week virtually to offer support group meetings. Email [email protected] for more information and to be added to their email list.
Also see ACC’s Mental Health Counseling and more mental health resources here

School Supply Pantry 
ACC’s Libraries have started a free donation-based student school supply pantry at each campus library. View library hours here
More financial support resources here

Free/Affordable Health Insurance (español)
Central Health Coverage provides uninsured Travis County residents access to doctors, specialists, and pharmacies through the Medical Access Program or clinics offering affordable health care. 
Additional county health care coverage:
Williamson County Indigent Health Care 512-248-3252
Hays County Indigent Health Care 512-393-5520
Bastrop County Indigent Health Care  512-978-8130  
More health resources here

Succeed Applications are Open
Foundation Communities’ Succeed program is the College Hub’s year-long program designed to provide local college students with a clear pathway into and through college. Apply here
Perks of the Succeed program:
Ongoing 1-on-1 support from a college coach on navigating your college experience and accessing resources to help you thrive in school
Financial incentives like match savings for tuition and support emergency funds
More financial support resources here

ACC Transportation Benefits
ACC students registered for credit or Adult Education classes have access to a free Capital Metro transit Pass (aka Green Pass) that covers buses, trains and a free ride-share Pickup service. Students can choose a physical or digital pass (how-to guide). 
[email protected] for questions and support. 
Get There ATX for more transportation information.
Explore more resources here

Summer Registration / Help paying for college /austincc.edu/resourcehub
Please forward this email to others who might be interested. 
SUBSCRIBE HERE

Social Support Resource Development, ACC District
[email protected]

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