Cap City Kids :: What is CCFE?

The Capital City Fund for Education (CCFE) was formed to provide financial assistance to Austin Independent School District’s Homeless Education and Learning Program (AISD’s Project HELP).

CCFE's status as a (501)(c)(3) nonprofit corporation allows donors to make tax-deductible contributions to support Project HELP’s mission to provide financial, academic, and social/psychological assistance to students experiencing homelessness.

Two of Project HELP’s top priorities for the 2007 school year were accomplished when CCFE funds were used to hire one case worker and one assistant teacher.

As CCFE grows and Project HELP expands, additional funding will provide more tutoring and academic enrichment services directly to kids in need.

Armando’s Story

Living in his car while attending classes, Armando was referred by Project HELP to Life Works, which moved the 17-year-old student into an emergency youth shelter. Though doing well academically, Armando was transferred to the Juvenile Justice Alternative Learning Center because of a felony offense. Project HELP actively participated in Armando's removal hearing and provided school supplies until he completed high school and was admitted to Austin Community College.

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