Joslyn Dobson, member of the Texas Social Work Advisory Council and shareholder of MSR’s parent company, Amherst, witnessed firsthand the impact of eviction on MSR residents. She proposed collaborating with SHS to develop a pilot program aimed at reducing eviction rates while promoting housing and financial stability for MSR residents. “As a housing provider, I believe we have a duty to serve all stakeholders — residents, partners, communities, employees, and the environment,

Designed to support a wide range of students from pre-K through age 21, the CapCityKids School of Social Work Internship Program provides direct counseling and social services by placing University of Texas graduate social work students at several AISD campuses. These placements give UT students the learning environment and internship hours they need to earn course credit. The hours count toward the minimum 900 hours of field practicum learning required for graduation, while

Empowerment Academies, a cornerstone of CapCityKids’ programming, are day-long events that focus on back-to-school readiness for students experiencing homelessness while providing their families with information about community resources. At the core of each Empowerment Academy’s mission is connection in a safe, fun, and informative environment. CapCityKids (CCK), formally known as the Capital City Fund for Education, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) co-founded by Joslyn Dobson. The