As Heat Blazes, Council OKs $9 Million Emergency Shelter
City using some funding designated for permanent housing
"...a 12-month contract with Urban Alchemy to operate the Salvation Army's Downtown shelter...."
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July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders
War-on-Drugs Style Bill Won't Help Fentanyl Crisis, Advocates Say
Meanwhile, a fentanyl test strip bill has stalled
"...year alone. Carolyn Williams, who was evicted from the Salvation Army shelter during its closure earlier this year, lost..."
May 1, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher
Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest
The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week
"...“Dog I’ve been grindin’ forever – came out the Salvation Army and ghettos” with “Can’t even stand next to..."
March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff
Being Dead, Kydd Jones, Rattlesnake Milk, and Urban Heat Set to Play the Chronicle’s Hair of the 3-Legged Dog Day Party
The ultimate townie hang at SXSW, totally free at Hotel Vegas
"...“Dog I’ve been grindin’ forever – came out the Salvation Army and ghettos” with “Can’t even stand next to..."
March 8, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin
A Change of Location but the Same Spirit at South Congress Books
After more than a decade the store finds a new home on Kerbey Lane
"...places in Austin such as Recycled Reads and the Salvation Army to make the transition possible. While the store..."
Feb. 5, 2023 Arts Post by Joelle DiPaolo
Austin at Large: Reading the Palm District
A new plan-of-plans puts the spotlight on Downtown’s hard, rough eastern edges
"...of neighborhood was destroyed through "urban removal," to the Salvation Army men's shelter and the Austin Resource Center for..."
Nov. 4, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
City Ends Contract With Operator of Austin's Downtown Homeless Shelter
Front Steps has run the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless since 2004
"...Family Eldercare, The Other Ones Foundation, Caritas, or the Salvation Army may be turned to for support. TOOF Executive..."
July 22, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Austin at Large: Life Beyond the Cop Shop?
ULI-Austin members craft hypothetical – but plausible – visions for APD’s unloved HQ
"...Waller Creek is gross. It's right next to the Salvation Army. And I-35. We can't control what gets built..."
Dec. 24, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
"You Can't Stay Here": Austin's Unhoused Population Faces an Uncertain Future
Council, police, and providers confront camp challenge
"...Temporary shelters like the Salvation Army are still operating at reduced capacity to lower..."
May 21, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Amigo the Devil Album Review
Born Against (Liars Club/Regime Music Group)
"...as a Rat" drags in what sounds like a Salvation Army band to point angry fingers at God, while..."
April 23, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland
ProLodges Saves and Changes Some of Austin's Most Vulnerable Lives
Can the city keep them open?
"...the first COVID-19 case was reported at the Downtown Salvation Army (in what became the first, and to date..."
Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Improved Data, Not Increased Need, Leads to Higher Homeless Numbers
Ending Community Homelessness Coalition issues results from January's Point in Time Count
"...2020, and about 23 people were displaced from the Salvation Army's Downtown shelter the night of the count due..."
May 22, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders
This Is Who We Are #6: Miró Quartet's Faces of America: The Light
A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive
"...Ives built his String Quartet No. 1, From the Salvation Army, out of hymn tunes he played as an..."
May 12, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...COVID-19 in Shelters: The Salvation Army closed their Downtown shelter last weekend after a..."
April 17, 2020 News Feature
An End to Pot Prosecutions?
Council considers resolution to effectively decriminalize low-level possession
"...providers in the following amounts: $102,056 each to the Salvation Army, Front Steps, Family Eldercare, and Caritas of Austin,..."
Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Qmmunity: Less Hateful Chicken
Plus drag dance parties, queerotica, and Thanksgiving-themed storytelling
"...Christian Athletes, Atlanta's Paul Anderson Youth Home, or the Salvation Army – organizations with a history of LGBTQ discrimination...."
Nov. 22, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff
"Historic" Spending on Homelessness in New City Budget
FY 2020 plan calls for maximum tax rate to beat revenue caps
"...Center for the Homeless; and $1.5 million to the Salvation Army to kick-start its fundraising to open its new..."
Aug. 5, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison
Counting the Present and Future Beds for People Experiencing Homelessness in Austin
Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Council Thinks Hard on Homelessness
Action on new rules set for June 20 meeting
"...$1 million to close a funding gap at the Salvation Army's new Rathgeber Center, located in East Austin. At..."
June 7, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders
Ballet Austin's Night of Community
When a ballet's dress rehearsal becomes the main act
"...nearly been nixed, dressed handsomely for the occasion in Salvation Army suits...."
May 9, 2019 Arts Post by Barbara Purcell
City Council: Getting It All Planned Out
Inching toward Imagine Austin
"...Cronk to find additional funding sources to open the Salvation Army's new Rathgeber Center shelter for homeless families with..."
April 12, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Faster Than Sound: City on the Fence Regarding Red River’s Homeless Problem
Red River merchants push to finally enclose dangerous alley with 10-foot fence, electro-pop diva p1nkstar touches down at Fuego ATX, and more
"...a coalition to support homeless-serving nonprofits, including nearby Caritas, Salvation Army, and the Trinity Center...."
Jan. 25, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe
Headlines
"...by Travis County. The city leases the building and Salvation Army operates the shelter, which provides continuous emergency shelter,..."
Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature
The Problem With K2, Downtown Austin’s Most Dangerous Drug
APD cannot depend on big busts alone to solve the problem
"...I met Downtown last Wednesday who stays at the Salvation Army and says he regularly sleeps next to K2..."
March 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez
Hobo Salon’s Lesson in Empathy
OUTsider 2018's interactive installation seeks to bridge divides
"...gay) was beat up one night outside of Downtown's Salvation Army shelter when he was seen kissing another man...."
Feb. 19, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan
Red River Rampage
K2 went crazy Downtown
"...the vulnerable individuals living homeless near the ARCH and Salvation Army. Symptoms from the substance, which is inaccurately marketed..."
Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez
The Golden Boys
"...the Band on a supremely boozy night atop its Salvation Army brass section. Nathan Arbeitman plays more piano than..."
Nov. 24, 2017 Music Review by Tim Stegall
Combatting Overcrowding at the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless
More cops, more lighting, more bathrooms, new food
"...Caritas of Austin" will be eligible for meals. The Salvation Army will continue serving three meals a day to..."
Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
How Austin Keeps Its Homeless Citizens Fed
“You want meals that feel like a hug"
"...doing their part to tackle food insecurity in Austin. Salvation Army, the Central Texas Food Bank, Angel House, and..."
March 24, 2017 Food Feature by Dan Gentile
Fate of Simple Recycling Not So Simple
Council agrees to keep contract with textile pickup company, for now
"...mood in the standoff between Simple Recycling and Goodwill, Salvation Army, and the Assistance League of Austin last Thursday,..."
