“The financial burden of how to pay for college is one that many of our students face,” says Mike Shaw,
ACC Foundation Board director. “The ACC Foundation is focused on alleviating that barrier and we thank RedLeaf Properties for its significant commitment and partnership, which will provide scholarship support both now and in the future.”​RedLeaf presented the first installment, a $100,000 check, to the Foundation at the February ACC Board meeting.“This donation helps further the incredible partnership that we already enjoy with ACC through the redevelopment of the former Highland Mall,” says Matt Whelan, RedLeaf principal. “We appreciate the mission and vision of ACC and are pleased to have an avenue through which we can help single moms with families to further their education who might not otherwise have the means to do so.”The donation allows the college to create the RedLeaf Properties Endowed Scholarship, which will provide financial assistance to single mothers who want to pursue an associate degree or certificate at ACC.Students may apply now for 2017-18 scholarships. Scholarships are awarded through the college’s
General Scholarship application, available online at austincc.edu/scholarships.

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About ACC:
Austin Community College is a nationally recognized two-year college serving Central Texas. ACC is focused on student success and providing affordable, flexible pathways to help students reach their education goals, learn new job skills, or advance their career. The college currently enrolls more than 70,000 students annually. Check out their inspiring stories at austincc.edu/iamacc.

About RedLeaf Properties, LLC:
RedLeaf Properties, LLC, a real estate investment and development company, was formed in 2009 to acquire and develop mixed-use projects that have the potential for significant community benefits in Central Texas. RedLeaf offers creative thinking, entrepreneurial energy and corporate discipline to its projects, often in partnership with the public sector.