Homelessness: The Big Picture

Poverty and lack of affordable housing keep people down both locally and nationwide

"...focused on rehousing through collaborations with housing nonprofits like Caritas of Austin and Foundation Communities, noted Rivera, but overall..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Luv Doc Recommends: Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot

Waterloo Park, Thursday, November 23, 2006

"...their annual Turkey Trot, a 5K fun run benefiting Caritas, a local charity that fights poverty, hunger, and homelessness...."

Nov. 24, 2006 Column by The Luv Doc

After a Fashion

What Stephen did last week and what he's probably going to do this ...

"...de Ville Fall Fashion Extravaganza & Casino Night (benefiting Caritas). Featuring fashions from Blue Velvet, Estilo, Flipnotics, Legs Diamond,..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Austin, 208 Barton Springs Rd. Finalists include Freescale Semiconductor, Caritas, People's Community Clinic, and a host of others. Individual..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

Food-o-File

Lake Travis gets more Interior Mexican; plus, the Bitter End bounces back, and Jo's and Threadgill's expand

"...undamaged food from the kitchen and donated it to Caritas. Regular Chronicle contributor and Mexico City native Claudia Alarcón..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Don't Give Handouts to Panhandlers

"...one of these Austin organizations: Capital Area Homeless Alliance, Caritas of Austin, Foundation for the Homeless, Life Works, or..."

Sept. 29, 2004 Postmarks

No Place Like Home

The new Garden Terrace development takes a small but serious step toward housing Austin's homeless.

"...the Downtown services complex -- ARCH, the Salvation Army, Caritas -- but it's also far from the Downtown street..."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Vice, Vice Baby!

Why stop at casino gambling on Waller Creek? Bring on the sex, drugs, and smokestacks.

"...street from (among other landmarks) the Salvation Army and Caritas and Austin Baptist Chapel soup kitchen ... well, you..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

This Week's Headlines

"...at 500 E. Seventh (between the Salvation Army and Caritas). The Center is scheduled for completion by next summer...."

Aug. 16, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Public Notice

Our weekly calendar of activist and volunteer events and fundraisers

"...Caritas Safety net for the working poor, homeless, and legal..."

Aug. 3, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Charity Begins at Home

The gospel music and charitable concern of the Imperial Golden Crown Harmonizers

"..."Caritas is one that we really like a lot. Capital..."

June 22, 2001 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Short Cuts

Two don't-miss documentaries, works in progress at AIFV, and the Alamo makes it impossible for you to forget it.

"...Political Asylum Project of Austin, in conjunction with Austin Caritas, presents Abandoned: The Betrayal of America's Immigrants, directed by..."

June 22, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Food-o-File

If you're like me, Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood writes in this week's Food-o-File, and wondered why April came and went without the usual anti-hunger fundraising dinner, here's the scoop on what's happening.

"...in the Austin area. This year's local beneficiaries are Caritas and the Sustainable Food Center/ Austin Community Gardens...."

June 15, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Public Notice

Our weekly calendar of activist and volunteer events and fundraisers.

"...Caritas This safety net for the working poor, homeless, and..."

March 23, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Naked City

The Downtown Austin Alliance presented its annual Impact Awards to groups and individuals responsible for "revitalizing" the Central Business District, but not everyone is happy with what they consider downtown gentrification.

"...bottling plant that now serves as the headquarters for Caritas, and for spiffing up the Texas Trial Lawyers Association's..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Public Notice

Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what you can. This week features a list of Austin area Volunteer opportunities.

"...Caritas This safety net for the working poor, homeless, and..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

A Matter of Trust

Travis County Probation Program Gets SMART: Photos by Kenny Braun

"...to perform community service. They feed the homeless at Caritas, pass out food and clothing at community centers in..."

June 16, 2000 News Feature by Gregory Glover

Think Charitably, Eat Locally

By supporting food assistance and promoting economic independence among people in need, Share Our Strength meets immediate demands for food while investing in long-term solutions for the problems of hunger and poverty; here's the info on how to attend an event on April 30 that will benefit SOS.

"...at the Shoreline Grill (98 San Jacinto, 477-3300) benefits Caritas and the Sustainable Food Center. The festivities begin at..."

April 28, 2000 Food Feature

After a Fashion

Remembering Halston on the 10th anniversary of his death.

"...are $20; doors open at 6pm. All proceeds benefit Caritas. Veteran show goers know that this is one of..."

April 21, 2000 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Public Notice

"Public Notice" is the sassy yet totally sincere public service column of the Austin Chronicle. This week is Part One of a list of community groups that need YOU!

"...Caritas This safety net for the working poor, homeless, and..."

March 24, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Count Me In

there's power in numbers with the census 2000 data.

"...says. "We're working with agencies like El Buen Samaritano, Caritas, Meals on Wheels, and we also want to get..."

Feb. 11, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice

Our weekly calendar of activist and volunteer events and fundraisers.

"...the Homeless (ARCH), 476-4357, Capital Area Food Bank, 282-2111, Caritas, 479-4610, Casa Marianella, 385-5571, Ceden Family Resource Center, 477-1130,..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Public Notice is noticing a lot of public service types getting into the holiday spirit. Events big and small are happening all over town, as are opportunities to give, give, give, and give some more.

Dec. 17, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Dancing About Architecture

Clifford Antone gets one more reprieve?, More music at the airport, and more

"...Sing," an evening of holiday music and stories for Caritas of Austin this Sunday at One World Theatre, with..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Public Notice

What's better in Austin than its public service community?

"...Caritas This safety net for the working poor, homeless, and..."

Sept. 24, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Volunteer Some More

"...Caritas This safety net for the working poor, homeless, and..."

March 26, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

"...Caritas This safety net for the working poor, homeless, and..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Hallo, Ween!

"...Subs Turkey Trot held on Thanksgiving Day to benefit Caritas of Austin is calling for volunteers -- from pre-Trot..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

The Best Volunteers

"...Caritas This safety net for the working poor, homeless, and..."

Sept. 25, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

Shelter From the Storm

Residents Find Sanctuary at Job's House

"...dominated by a handful of better-known organizations, such as Caritas, the Salvation Army, and Safeplace (formerly the Battered Women's..."

Aug. 21, 1998 News Feature by Bryan Mealer

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