DONATE HOUSING EDUCATION FINANCIAL STABILITY HEALTH GET INVOLVED ABOUT US DONATE: HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Every year, hundreds of community members from all walks of life come together to help make the holidays brighter for their Foundation Communities neighbors. Click on the options below for more information on ways you can help. Sponsor a Foundation Communities Household Donate Give to our Household Gift Drive Are you a Foundation Communities resident seeking holiday support? Learn more here. SPONSOR A FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES HOUSEHOLD Over 700 families and individuals have requested support this year, many of whom have not applied for holiday assistance in the past. “My husband lost his job due to COVID. Our finances are not in good shape. We hope everything will be better next year,” shares one mom. Sign up to be matched with a Foundation Communities household to provide their requested gift cards, sharing with parents the joy of shopping for their kids’ gifts. Visit the Sponsor Registration Page to review important dates, benefits, guidelines, and sign up. “My boys and I now consider this part of our family’s Christmas tradition. It means so much for us to participate.” – Elizabeth S. MAKE A HOLIDAY DONATION Donate online to support direct aid efforts, including holiday gifts as well as our Rental and Emergency Assistance Funds. You can also sign up for a personalized fundraising page. Learn how to set up your fundraising page here. In November and December, you’ll receive weekly communications with stories and resources to share. Funds raise will provide direct aid to Foundation Communities residents, either as holiday gift cards or through our Emergency and Rental Assistance Funds. COLLECT HOUSEHOLD DRIVE ITEMS Provide supplemental items for families needing additional assistance and gift items for our supportive housing residents. Deliveries will be accepted by appointment December 8-11 at our South Prosper Center, 2900 S IH35 Frontage Road, 78704. If interested, please visit our delivery sign up page or contact meghan.hein@foundcom.org or 512-610-4008 to schedule your delivery Benefits include: • Option to submit a photo to be included in a social media post recognizing drive donors • Opportunity to host a virtual Open House for your employees/members. Household Drive Wish List Please purchase new gift items. • Gift Cards: HEB, Wal-Mart, Target, or Visa gift cards. Please ensure cards are loaded and amount is written on the card. • 30-Day CapMetro Bus Pass • Household supplies: Sheets, blankets, and comforters (twin, full, queen). Pillows. Bath and kitchen towels. Small kitchen/bath mats. Pots/pans. Dish sets. Crockpots. Coffee makers. Brita filters. Small blenders. Toasters. Electric can openers. Clothes hangers. Storage bins. Diapers & wipes. Feminine hygiene. • Cleaning Supplies: Rolling shopping/laundry carts. Liquid laundry detergent. Dish soap. Dish drying racks. Brooms, mops, swiffers. Laundry baskets. Plungers. Toilet scrubbers. • Gifts for Adults: Slippers/house shoes. Ear buds/headphones. Watches. • Backpacks (child & teen/adult) • School & craft supplies: pens, pencils, markers, crayons, colored pencils, folders, notebooks • Non-perishable food items & can openers: proteins like canned meat/fish and beans are especially helpful HELP US SPREAD THE WORD TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Share this page on your social media. Invite your book club to sponsor a household with you. Challenge your family to collect gifts at Thanksgiving to donate to the Household Supply Drive. Set up a team fundraising page with your coworkers and see who can raise the most support. You can inspire others this holiday season! Download our group giving overview. With your help we can make this a wonderful holiday season for all our neighbors! Thank you! Questions? Contact Meghan Hein at meghan.hein@foundcom.org or 512-610-4008. SPECIAL THANK YOU TO: GET INVOLVED See Our Work In Action Volunteer Donate CONNECT WITH US Read Our Blog Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Our Newsletter OUR PROGRAMS Housing Education Financial Stability Health Programs ABOUT US Press Community Partners Financial Partners Home Builders Welcome Home Luncheon HOME PAGE Contact Us Site Index Downloads Privacy Policy Copyright © 2020 Foundation Communities. All rights reserved.