AAA Foundation Programs & Initiatives
The Austin Apartment Association Foundation is dedicated to increasing community impact and fostering a culture of service and collaboration. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
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Volunteer Initiatives
The Community Service Committee will be working towards 1000+ volunteer hours in 2025!
The committee will focus on three main initiatives this year to deliver value and impact for our partners and community.
- Shelter
- Essential Needs
- Women & Children
Dress for Success Donation Drive
April 2025 & November 2025
Members supported Dress for Success Austin, empowering women to achieve economic independence by donating and delivering clothes to the organization.
Volunteer Blitz at Local Food Banks
June 2025 & September 2025
Members of the Community Service Committee volunteered at local Food Banks and Food Pantries across the Austin area. It was a wonderful opportunity to roll up their sleeves and make a meaningful difference in the community.
Volunteer with SAFE
September 2025
Members assisted in helping to get The SAFE Alliance's new housing complex ready for move in. Members helped clean rooms and common kitchen areas. The SAFE Alliance is a merger of Austin Children’s Shelter and SafePlace, both long-standing and respected human service agencies in Austin serving the survivors of child abuse, sexual assault and exploitation, and domestic violence.
Volunteer with the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA)
August 2025
Members volunteered with HACA to assist with backpack distributions to help students prepare for school. Members also volunteered to help celebrate students for a fun-filled day at Pinstack celebrating those who made the A/B Honor Roll and/or maintained perfect attendance.
Home for the Holidays Program with Foundation Communities
November 6th - December 5th 2025
Stay tuned for 2026 activities!
Community Engagement Initiatives
Join us for the next American Red Cross Sound the Alarm event! Volunteers install free smoke alarms and
share safety information to help families prepare for, respond to, and recover from home fires. No prior experience is necessary, as the Red Cross provides all the training you'll need.
More event details will be posted here when they are available!
AAA helps recruit multifamily industry professionals to be trained as a volunteer emergency response team for the Red Cross, one specifically utilized to call on to respond to emergencies at apartment communities in our area such as fires, floods, and other emergencies.
What is your obligation as a member of the Disaster Response Team?
One hour of online training is followed by two hours of classroom training conducted by the Red Cross. Once training is complete, your name will be added to a volunteer roster at the Red Cross of Central Texas. In the event of an emergency at a multi-family rental housing community, our team of trained volunteers will be contacted to help in response efforts. There is no obligation to help when called, but the hope is you will be trained and ready to go when help is needed most.
Partnership Programs
Partnering with the Austin Independent School District (AISD), we offer exclusive housing benefits to all AISD employees. The program includes discounted rent, waived fees, move-in specials, and more, aimed at making housing more affordable and accessible for AISD staff.
A national 501(c)3 organization dedicated to transitioning individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness to economic self-sufficiency. Entryway provides career training, full-time employment, and housing opportunities in partnership with the real estate industry.
Scholarship Programs
We are proud to offer scholarship programs aimed at supporting students in their educational pursuits within the housing and real estate sectors.