Support Your Neighbors: Welcome Home Basics (Downtown Austin)

Help Turn an Empty Apartment into a True Home

For many of our new neighbors, moving into a Foundation Communities property represents a hard‑earned fresh start. We strive to offer more than just four walls—our goal is to provide a safe, stable, and welcoming environment equipped with the essentials needed to succeed from day one.

Many of our residents are veterans, individuals who were previously unhoused, people living with disabilities, or neighbors who have escaped unsafe living situations. Your generosity ensures that their first day in their new home is filled with comfort, dignity, and hope.

We have new neighbors moving into our Downtown single supportive housing community, Capital Studios every month! If you live, work, or spend time downtown, this is a direct, meaningful way to support the neighbors sharing your immediate community.

📦 Essential Items Needed (New Only)

• Bedding: Sheets, pillows, blankets, comforters (Size: Full)
• Kitchen Supplies: Pots, pans, plates, cups, bowls, eating & cooking utensils
• Bathroom Necessities: Towels, washcloths, shower curtains, plungers, toilet brushes
• Cleaning Supplies: Brooms, mops, disinfectants, cleaning towels, liquid laundry detergent
• Hygiene Products: Soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.

🚚 Where & When to Deliver

You have two convenient options for dropping off your donations:

1. Capital Studios (Downtown)
   1. How it Helps: Deliver directly to the property so new residents have household items immediately upon moving in.
   2. Address: 309 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78701
   3. Hours: Mon-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
2. Foundation Communities Main Office
   1. How it Helps: Deliver to our main headquarters, and our team will happily transport your gifts to Capital Studios.
   2. Address: 3000 S I-35 FR #300, Austin, TX 78704
   3. Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm

⏱️ Choose Your Own Path

• Completely Flexible: There is no long-term commitment required. You can do a one-time drop-off, rally your coworkers or neighborhood for a donation drive, or partner with us long-term. Every single item helps write a brighter first chapter!

Ready to welcome your new neighbors? Your kindness ensures our new downtown neighbors feel valued, seen, and ready to start their next chapter with confidence. Reach out today to coordinate a drop-off or to learn how you can get involved!