Austin's Next Shot at Ending Homelessness

Thanks to an infusion of philanthropic cash, the city and its iTeam embark on a new effort

"...and partners across the city of Austin to understand homelessness in Austin from the perspective of people living those..."

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

Ms. Veteran America's Mission to End Female Veteran Homelessness

Molly Potter raises awareness for mental health issues

"...Before she relocated, though, Pot­ter found herself close to homelessness. She struggled to find work because employers couldn't see..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Faces of Homelessness

Another Downtown attempt to find answers

"...Despite the common perception of Down­town homelessness as a life of drug and alcohol dependency, panhandling,..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Marc Savlov

Homelessness: The Big Picture

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

"...population. Among the highlights of "Facts and Questions About Homelessness," an update of CAN's 2001 "Homelessness Assessment Report" and..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Homelessness on the Rise in Austin

Annual count reveals a 20% increase in homelessness

"...dispersed across Austin to find and survey people experiencing homelessness. Led by the Ending Community Homelessness Coali­tion (ECHO), the..."

March 18, 2016 News Feature by Makeda Easter

Homelessness Rises in AISD

More Austin students than ever have no permanent address

"...The reality of modern homelessness is that, while it's tough on anyone, there are..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Homelessness in San Antonio and Austin

Could a unified campus for homeless services work as well here as in San Antonio?

"...Nancy Hohengarten, testified to the diverse, systemic stresses that homelessness creates on local nonprofits, churches, hospitals, mental health agencies,..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

A Grant to End Youth Homelessness

HUD will provide $5.2 million to the city

"...County a $5.2 million grant to help end youth homelessness. Mayor Steve Adler made the announcement at a press..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Ending Chronic Homelessness

Can "travel trailers" house the city's homeless?

"...City Council is currently receiving a hearing on chronic homelessness in the Austin area, the chronically homeless being those..."

Jan. 11, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Homelessness in Austin

"...copy of CAN's most recent report and FAQ about homelessness in Austin. Aside from being filled with useful information..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Red River Clubs Grapple With Downtown Homelessness

Beggars, hustlers, and dealers make you wonder how Downtown music keeps from going under

"...Putting homeless in jail for efforts to mentally escape homelessness is far from a departmental crusade. Gay said such..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Then There's This: Cracking Down on Homelessness

Chief defends police initiative on crime

Nov. 2, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Still Looking for a Home

Austin searches once again for a comprehensive solution for homelessness

"...cars, the gentrification-ousted renters, the whole tragic mess of homelessness?..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Local Writers Hone Their Craft at the Street Lit Authors Club

Creating a space where those experiencing homelessness can tell their stories

"...every Saturday turns into a space where those experiencing homelessness can get support in telling their stories and finding..."

Dec. 15, 2017 Arts Feature by Beth Sullivan

ARCH Support

Eradicating homelessness requires a system

"...at a pivotal moment in the struggle to eradicate homelessness. As the city's contract with Front Steps, the nonprofit..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Homeless Count Scheduled for Jan. 23

Count will be used to help understand the nature and extent of homelessness

"...around Travis County to observe and survey people experiencing homelessness...."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Feature by Makeda Easter

Homeless Count Saturday

Ending Community Homelessness Coalition to conduct annual survey

"...morning, 600 volunteers will meet for the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition's 2018 Point in Time Count. ECHO relies on..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Daily Hustle: 10/11/10

House the Homeless founder now author

"...homeless as not homeless by giving them homes” – homelessness is again on the city's radar...."

Oct. 11, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Counting Austin's Homeless

Austin nonprofit will contribute to nationwide count

"...Ending Community Homelessness Coalition is recruiting 300 additional volunteers to count Austin’s..."

Dec. 30, 2014 News Post by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: Anywhere but Here

Austin altruism in danger of homelessness once again

"...of Austin's liberal congregation wants to do something about homelessness – but how? And more importantly, where?..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Support Our Troops – Plink a Quarter in Their Cup

ACLU firebrand Debbie Russel on homeless vets in Austin

"...of seemingly well-founded invective regarding two issues related to homelessness in Austin: one, whether stepped up police focus on..."

Aug. 20, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Hobo Salon’s Lesson in Empathy

OUTsider 2018's interactive installation seeks to bridge divides

"...Salon provides free haircuts to Austin's queer youth experiencing homelessness. While offering cuts and fades to street kids, the..."

Feb. 19, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Council: When the Mayor’s Away ...

Water, energy, and homelessness on the mind

"...that might serve as emergency shelters for Austinites experiencing homelessness, and to return to Council with that list by..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Almost Holy

Doc chronicles one pastor's mission to keep Ukrainian kids off the street

"...in anything but a more perfect union. Rampant poverty, homelessness, and, above all in this film’s documentary narrative, a..."

June 3, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Mondo

"...and that he's not really even attempting to address homelessness per se. The essence of the story is in..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll

"...of life in the world today. Recurring undercurrents of homelessness, drug abuse, stupidity, and just a general feeling of..."

Oct. 4, 1991 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Tapestry Dance Company's In Your Shoes

The rhythm tap troupe explores homelessness with a common sense of the form's capacity for complexity, subtlety, and risk

"...Your Shoes, a two-act work on the theme of homelessness, revealed a diverse group of dancers – half of..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Head Downtown With the Totally Awesome AusChron Newscast!

Downtown homelessness and more for your listening pleasure

"...The Newscast talks homelessness this week with a very special guest …..."

Oct. 8, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

City rolls out its ambitious 10-year plan to end chronic homelessness

"...Department, released a far-reaching 10-year plan to end chronic homelessness. Defined as those "continuously homeless for a year or..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Professor Dumpster Wanted a Dialogue – He Got One

Nora Ankrum responds to the bowtie backlash

"...about the message it conveys (or seemingly ignores) about homelessness. This concern is also reflected in some of the..."

March 11, 2015 News Post by Nora Ankrum

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