Multicultural Refugee Coalition

Community Center

The new community center is available on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm and Saturdays from 1pm-3pm at:

Foundation Communities/Trails at Vintage Creek
7224 Northeast Drive Austin, TX 78723
Follow the signs to the Leasing Center and the community center is located just behind there.

Capital Metro Bus Routes 300 and 37

MRC is on a mission to empower refugees towards self-sufficiency through education, community and reconciliation.

Current Programs are Focused on "Pathways to Self-Sufficiency" and "Community Development"

"Pathways to Self-Sufficiency"
Job Skills: MRC volunteers are there to assist with resume and cover letter preparation, searching for jobs online and career planning. Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm
Computer Skills: MRC volunteers are there to assist with learning new computer skills from the basics to more advanced. An open computer lab is available during this time. Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm and Saturdays from 12:30-3pm.

"Community Development"
Sewing: 25 sewing machines are available for refugees to come and learn to sew each Saturday from 12:30-3pm.
Youth Program: Refugee youth ages 13-21 meet on Saturdays from 12:30-3pm to work on projects such as video editing, computer skills, dialog and special outings.
Children's Program: Refugee children ages 5th grade and younger play games, read and make art while their parents are engaged in MRC programs on site. Saturdays from 12:30-3pm.
Gardening Program: MRC has garden plots available at Festival Beach Community Gardens near downtown. We are continuing to grow this program so if you would like more information about gardening with MRC please send a message to info@mrcaustin.org or call 512-789-1033.
Mens Soccer Program: MRC has a Men's Refugee Soccer team for ages 18 and up. We play in the Austin Mens Soccer League in the Spring and Fall seasons. If you are interested in learning more or joining the team contact the MRC Soccer Manager- Casey Kasper at casey.kasper@gmail.com or call 512-789-1033.