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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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Would your organization like to join our list of resources? Please email us at ssrd@austincc.edu.

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Groceries, Rent, Financial Support & Holiday Cheer

ACC & Community Resources 
For help with resource access: sac-group@austincc.edu 
*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!)
Fri, Dec 1, (9 am – 10:30 am) Riverside Campus / with Central Texas Food Bank
Sat, Dec 2, (9 am – 10:30 am) Hays Campus / with Central Texas Food Bank 
Tue, Dec 5, (10 am – 12 pm) Cypress Creek Campus / with Fresh Food For All 

Food Mart (groceries & more) now open at Highland Student Care Center (free!)

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

Opportunities and Events

Opportunities & Events Calendar FREE! (details on calendar)
Upcoming Events:

Thurs, Nov 30 – El Buen Food Pantry (S Austin), Low-Cost Clothing & Shoes (NE Austin)
Fri, Dec 1 – Family Movie Time at ACC Riverside
Sat, Dec 2 – Free Vaccination Clinic (SE Austin)
Tues, Dec 5 – LegalLine Advice Hotline, Health Screenings (East Austin)
Wed, Dec 6 – VLS Free Legal Advice Clinic, Free Market & Health Screenings (SE Austin)

             Email SSRD@austincc.edu to add an event or opportunity to the calendar.

Featured Resources
Holiday Programs (Meals, Celebrations, Gifts, & more)
Holiday resources throughout Central Texas including meals, gifts and more. Check back often.

Winter Holiday Bash
ACC students and staff are invited to bring their children to the Winter Holiday Bash hosted by ACC’s Student Advocacy Center on 12/12 at South Austin Campus and 12/13 at Round Rock Campus. Festivities will include hot cocoa, holiday themed crafts, snacks, and holiday cheer (including a photo opportunity with Santa)! RSVP by 5 pm, Friday, December 1

ACC’s TRiO Student Support Services 
TRiO provides a network of support to help eligible first-year students navigate their journey to stay on track to complete their certificate or degree and graduate or transfer to a university, including the opportunity to apply for a $1000 annual scholarship. Applications are accepted all year: triosss@austincc.edu or 512-223-2220 

Financial and Rental Assistance (Travis) / Housing Stability (Hays/Blanco/Caldwell)
El Buen Samaritano provides tenant rental assistance services to those at risk of facing eviction. The assistance could go towards rent, moving, and storage costs. Apply here.
The Blanco River Regional Recovery Team provides rental assistance for residents of San Marcos and other housing financial supports in Hays, Blanco, and Caldwell Counties. More info & application here.
More financial support resources here

Pet Care & Spay/Neutering
Emancipet offers “free day” mobile spay/neuter clinics for residents of Austin and Travis County as well as low-cost services in their Austin clinics. Care includes heartworm prevention and treatment, vaccinations, dental care, and more. 512-587-7729
Pet food support is frequently available at El Buen Food Pantries.

Spring Registration / Help paying for college / Student Emergency Fund
Please forward this email to others who might be interested. 
SUBSCRIBE HERE

Social Support Resource Development, ACC District
ssrd@austincc.edu

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