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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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Rental Assistance, FAFSA, Immigration & Legal Support …

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!) 
Fri, Dec 6 (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM) / Elgin Campus with Central Texas Food Bank
Sat, Dec 7 (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM) / Hays Campus with Central Texas Food Bank 

Community Events
Holiday Programs (Thanksgiving Meals, Toys, Gifts, & Celebrations)
City of Austin Parks and Recreation is hosting holiday-themed parties:
Holiday in Texas Sat, Dec 7 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) 1009 West Dittmar Rd, Austin
Holiday Cheer Party Sat, Dec 7 (11:00 AM – 1:30 PM) 1200 Montopolis Dr, Austin

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

Opportunities and Events

Opportunities & Events Calendar (details & more opportunities on calendar)
Upcoming Events:
Sat, Dec 7 – LGBTQIA+ Health & Resource Fair
Tue, Dec 10 – El Buen Food Pantry & Pet Food (S Austin), Free Food Market Day (Central & S Austin), Bi-weekly Vaccine Clinic (S Austin), Health Screenings (E Austin)
Wed, Dec 11 – Free Food Market (E Austin), VLS Free Legal Advice Clinic (N Austin)

Free Spay/Neuter for Dogs & Cats (N Austin:1817 W Braker Ln, Building F)
Dec 5-9, Registration from 7:30 am – 10 am or full (first come, first served)
Austin Animal Center and Greater Good Charities will offer free spay and neuter services

Email [email protected] to add an event or opportunity to the calendar.

Featured Resources
Emergency Rental Assistance Application Closes Sat, Dec 7 at 5pm
The City of Austin’s I Belong in Austin program provides rental assistance to Travis residents who could face eviction through a lottery system the first week of each month. Apply here (on El Buen’s website).
More financial support resources here

Prepare for FAFSA Application is open!
ACC’s Financial Aid team offers 1-on-1 help with all things financial aid. Guidance is available for the current FAFSA process, TASFA process, and student loan repayments
No appointments are required for one-on-one virtual support, walk in support (on any campus!), or phone support: 512-223-4636 (Option 5) 
More financial support here

Legal Support / Immigration
American Gateways provides immigration legal services at little to no cost. Services are open to everyone who meets income guidelines and case priorities. 
​Call (512) 478 – 0546 ext 200. for a legal screening
If you or someone you know is currently facing deportation or immigration detention, please call the Deportation Crisis Hotline: (512) 270-1515 
More immigration and other legal support resources here

Women’s Health Care (español)
The Healthy Texas Women program offers women’s health and family planning services at no cost to eligible, low-income women. 
More health & medical care resources here

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