BY BROOKE SJOBERG
“Our commitment to this community and Round Rock ISD is we will be that mission-driven organization saying, ‘Yes,’ to every student in need. No wait lists.” MONICA VAN WAADEN, HOPE ROUND ROCK FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hope Austin rebrands as Hope Round Rock Hope Austin is rebranding as Hope Round Rock exclusively in its partnership with Round Rock ISD and IDEA Round Rock. The nonprofit’s service area will not change. About the program The organization provides weekend meals for students, in-school snack support and family meals.
Monthly rent program helps 78 employees After its first year offering the program, Round Rock ISD’s program to provide assistance with rent is nearing its goal of helping 100 employees per month with the cost of housing. What you need to know Staff provided the first update on RRISD’s rental assistance program, which supports a portion of rental costs at four different apartment complexes in partnership with the Texas Workforce Housing Foundation, at an Oct. 17 meeting. The program initially started with $250 per month in housing assistance for district employees at participating apartment properties. However, as of Oct. 1, district employees participating in the program will now receive $350 per month in rental assistance, totaling $4,200 per year. Assistance is available to all district employees.
Number of participants in program Since the program launched in August 2023, RRISD has seen the number of employees participating in its housing assistance program grow to 68 monthly employees. Sept. Oct. 13 12
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