Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary Of CapCityKids! 2005 - 2025

CapCityKids believes that education is the great equalizer. Our mission is to empower homeless students by equipping them with the essential tools and resources needed to thrive on their educational journey.

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Public/Private Model

Through collaboration with school systems and government-sponsored infrastructure, CapCityKids provides the essential support needed to address gaps for homeless students.

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Identify Needs

CapCityKids partners with local homeless school liaisons to identify and address the unique physical, emotional, and educational needs of homeless youth.

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Trust & Commitment

All individuals involved have developed strong, trust-based relationships and share a commitment to consistently supporting homeless youth in their journey.

Featured Event

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Our Annual CapCityKids Charity Golf Tournament

The 2024 CapCityKids Charity Golf Tournament took place on Tuesday, October 29th, at the Fazio Canyons Course at Omni Barton Creek. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, we achieved a record-breaking contribution of $623,329.

CapCityKids is a non-profit organization created to help children facing homelessness beat the odds and receive a quality education. CapCityKids develops innovative programs, providing direct resources to help these students stay in school. Thanks to our underwriters and endorsing sponsors, 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the students.

How You Can Help Support Cap City Kids

DONATE

All administrative costs for CapCityKids programs are covered by the Dobson Foundation Board, The Amherst Foundation, and resources provided through our school district partnerships. This ensures that 100% of every private donation goes directly to support students.

SPONSOR

We deeply value our sponsors and partners. If you or your company is interested in sponsoring specific items or programs, please explore the sponsorship opportunities available here to make a meaningful impact on the students we serve.

REPLICATE

This website offers an overview of CapCityKids, showcasing our unique public/private structure and impactful programs. We invite organizations nationwide to replicate our model. Visit our Resources section and connect with school liaisons to make a difference.

Our Events and Fundraisers

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Empowerment Academies

Empowerment Academies equip marginalized students with supplies for school and connect their families to vital resources, all in a lively, fun, welcoming environment.

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CCK UT Social Works Intern Program

Our Internship Program offers UT graduate students hands-on training while providing essential counseling and services to underserved children, ages pre-K to 21, at AISD campuses.

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Holiday Gift Card Program

The CapCityKids Unaccompanied Youth Program provides holiday gift cards to marginalized teens aged 12–18, filling a gap left by programs focused on younger children.

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Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Help us raise funds and awareness of our youth driven programs at CapCityKids. Thanks to our underwriters and endorsing sponsors, 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the students.