July 22, 2026

Investing in the Future of Bastrop County Youth

Blog Category: Economic Stability

Students participate in a Bastrop County Cares Economic Stability workshop focused on career readiness, financial literacy, and building pathways to future success.

Bastrop County Cares has been awarded funding through the Austin Community Foundation’s Forever Austin Fund as part of the Closing Wealth Gaps for Youth initiative.

This investment supports organizations that help young people build pathways to financial stability through career readiness, workforce development, and financial literacy.

This funding will strengthen Bastrop County Cares’ efforts to expand opportunities for youth and connect them with the tools, resources, and support they need to achieve long-term economic success. By working alongside community partners, schools, and employers, we are helping create brighter futures for the next generation. These efforts will focus on increasing access to meaningful opportunities, strengthening connections to education and employment, and removing barriers that can limit a young person’s ability to succeed.

The Austin Community Foundation’s investment reflects a shared commitment to expanding economic opportunity and supporting youth across Central Texas. Together, we are working toward a future where every young person in Bastrop County has the opportunity to succeed and build a strong, stable future.

To read more about the Forever Austin Fund, click here. 

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