In support of an educated workforce, the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC) Education Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization providing increased educational opportunities to Hispanics in the Greater Austin area. The Foundation promotes the value of education and advocates to eliminate the achievement gap. Through its collective partnerships, the Foundation leverages business resources and cultural insights to address the educational needs within the Greater Austin community.

Currently the Foundation’s efforts are focused on providing financial support for local students seeking to obtain higher education in partnership with the Hispanic Scholarship Consortium (HSC). Advocating for issues affecting Hispanics and in addition the Foundation is proud to offer a Mentorship Program with the Austin Independent School District (AISD). Furthermore the Foundation develops the leaders of tomorrow through its Hispanic Austin Leadership (HAL) Program. Lastly, through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, we are working in collaboration with the Austin Independent School District (AISD), Austin Voices for Educating Youth (AVEY) and the Austin Area Urban League (AAUL) to serve as bidirectional advocates between the community and the School District.

For more information on any of the Foundation Initiatives, contact Linda Medina, Education Foundation Program Manager at 512.462.4313, lmedina(at)gahcc.org.  

 *The GAHCC Education Foundation is a 501(c) (3) organization. donations made to the GAHCC Education Foundation are Tax Deductible. Tax ID Number 74-2555060. For a W-9 form please contact Aricella Navarro at 512.462.4300 or anavarro@gahcc.org.