HACA nets over $750,000 for wellness, self-sufficiency programs

The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) has received two grants totaling over $750,000 to expand health care and self-sufficiency services for its residents. Through its Austin Pathways subsidiary, HACA aims to enhance programs that support health and self-sufficiency for families. A $500,000 grant from the St. David’s Foundation will extend the Bringing Health Home program, sustaining five Community Health Worker positions for two more years to assist residents with chronic disease management and informed health decisions. HACA’s recent health assessment revealed that 76 percent of residents reported having at least one chronic condition, highlighting the community’s need for targeted health services. The second grant, $265,540 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will fund an evaluation of HACA’s self-sufficiency programs, which provide job training, child care, financial literacy and health services. The funding will also support the expansion of HACA’s case management system to improve service delivery and outcomes for residents.