Welcome Center of Austin

🚒🚜🚓 Get ready for a hands-on adventure at Touch a Truck for a Buck! 🚑🏎️🚛

Bring the family out for a fun-filled morning where kids can explore their favorite vehicles up close, meet local heroes, and learn about the equipment that helps keep our community running.

📅 Saturday, July 11
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Parking Lot of IJ Holton Intermediate School

Admission is just a $1 free-will donation per child (or any amount), with all proceeds supporting the Parenting Resource Center and the families we serve.

We hope to see you there for a morning of fun, learning, and big machines! 💜

💰 Happening Tomorrow! 💰

Join us for our FREE Financial Literacy Class: Plan Today, Enjoy Tomorrow – Savings & Budget Basics! 🌱

Learn practical tips for budgeting, tracking spending, setting savings goals, and making confident financial decisions.

🗓 Tuesday, June 16
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Community Action Building
105 1st St SE, Austin, MN

Thank you to First Alliance Credit Union for partnering with us to provide this free community workshop! 💜

☀️ Updated Family Fun in the Park Schedule! 🎨🌿

We’ve made a few changes to this summer’s Family Fun in the Park program! We will now be meeting three days a week, and Thursday’s location has changed to Early Morning Lions Park.

A big thank you to the families who have joined us so far! We’ve loved seeing children explore, create, play, and learn together in our local parks. 💜

Join us for a fun-filled hour of arts & crafts, STEAM activities, outdoor play, and nature exploration designed for children in Pre-K through 3rd grade. Best of all, it’s free and open to all families!

📅 June 8–29
⏰ 9:00–10:00 a.m.
📍 Mondays – Shirley Theel Park
📍 Tuesdays – Lafayette East Park
📍 Thursdays – Early Morning Lions Park (new location!)

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

We hope to see even more families throughout the rest of June! ☀️🪁🌳

💜 Parenting is easier when you have a community by your side.

Join us for Parent Connection, a welcoming weekly group where parents can connect, share experiences, learn from one another, and build meaningful relationships in a supportive environment.

🍽 Family Meal: 5:45–6:15 p.m.
🎨 Parent & Child Activity: 6:15–6:30 p.m.
💬 Parent Discussion Group: 6:30–7:15 p.m.
🧸 Supervised childcare is available during the parent discussion.

🗓 Every Wednesday
📍 Community Action Building
105 1st St SE, Austin, MN

Come as you are and connect with other parents who understand the joys and challenges of raising a family. 🌟

💜 Recovery is stronger when we support one another. Join us TODAY for the Women’s Recovery Meeting at the Parenting Resource Center, in partnership with Recovery Is Happening.

This welcoming group meets every Wednesday and offers a safe space for women to connect, share, and encourage one another. ✨

🗓 Every Wednesday
⏰ 3:30 PM
📍 Community Action Building – 105 1st St SE, Austin, MN

Take a step toward healing, hope, and community—we'd love to have you join us. 💫

⏳ Just One Week Away! 💰

Looking to strengthen your budgeting and saving skills? Join us for our second Financial Literacy Class: Plan Today, Enjoy Tomorrow – Savings & Budget Basics! 🌱

In partnership with First Alliance Credit Union, this free workshop will provide practical tools to help you make confident financial decisions and work toward your goals.

Topics include:
✔️ Creating a budget that fits your lifestyle
✔️ Understanding and tracking spending habits
✔️ Setting savings goals for the future
✔️ Helpful strategies and tools to stay on track

🗓 Tuesday, June 16
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Community Action Building
105 1st St SE, Austin, MN

A big thank you to First Alliance Credit Union for partnering with us to bring free financial education opportunities to our community! 💜

Whether you're just getting started or looking to improve your money management skills, this class is for you. Everyone is welcome!

FREE Class: Plan Today, Enjoy Tomorrow (Savings & Budgeting)