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Narcan Vending Machine Lands Outside Sunrise Navigation Center
The lifesaving medication is free and in high demand
"...free 24/7 from a small vending machine outside the Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center at 4430 Menchaca Rd. The machine..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Homeless Service Organizations That Need Your Help Now
Donate money and materials
"...COVID-19 due to underlying health issues – people experiencing homelessness are wondering where they should go if they need..."

March 19, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

COVID-19 Emergency Center Takes On Social Service Needs
Task forces tackle food access, behavioral health, homelessness
"...“social services” branch of the Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been established to help coordinate city departments,..."

April 4, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Revolution Foods Partners With City to Provide 1,000 Meals a Day
Tackling food insecurity with fresh, chef-prepared meals for pickup
"...the Austin City Council to distribute meals to the homeless community...."

May 9, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Thanksgiving Meals and Volunteer Opportunities
A list of free turkey dinners, grocery relief, plus how you can give back this holiday season
"...days, to cover the holiday break. Travis County Expo Center (7311 Decker): Thu., Nov. 19, 9am-noon; Del Valle High..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature by Katherine McNevins

Where to Find Free Turkey Dinners and Grocery Relief in Austin
Plus volunteer opportunities to give back this season
"...days, to cover the holiday break. Travis County Expo Center (7311 Decker): Thu., Nov. 19, 9am-noon Del Valle High..."

Nov. 18, 2020 News Post by Katherine McNevins

Fentanyl ODs Spur Health Crisis
The Travis County Commissioners Court declares opioid epidemic a crisis
"...rousing town hall that brought first responders, drug users, homeless outreach organizations, and public officials together and highlighted the..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Travis County Declares an Opioid Crisis
The declaration comes with funding for harm reduction
"...county for housing and services to help people exit homelessness. The new $350,000 will likely be offset by an..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin's Next Shot at Ending Homelessness
Thanks to an infusion of philanthropic cash, the city and its iTeam embark on a new effort
"...the Eighties. "I was having a grand adventure being homeless, and I was having fun and had guys taking..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

"You Can't Stay Here": Austin's Unhoused Population Faces an Uncertain Future
Council, police, and providers confront camp challenge
"...new restrictions on public camping and other aspects of homelessness, one question from unsheltered Austinites remains constant: Where are..."

May 21, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Set Supper Club Auction to Benefit People Experiencing Homelessness
Win a 1:1 pastry class with Erin McDowell and support the unhoused
"...from a psychiatric hospital, and had planned a dinner centered on mental health in the service industry when COVID..."

July 17, 2020 Food Post by Lina Fisher

Working Overtime to Provide for Unhoused Neighbors During the Coronavirus Pandemic
All shall be fed
"...finding food was already a challenge for many experiencing homelessness. With the spread of COVID-19 in Austin, that challenge..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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