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"...Expanding Rehousing: Advocates are calling for the expansion of a rapid..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature

T.C. Broadnax Selected as Austin’s Next City Manager

City Council to initiate hiring process next week

"...Hall and trumpeted the city’s recent success with a rapid rehousing program. He said the program, which is designed..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

As Heat Blazes, Council OKs $9 Million Emergency Shelter

City using some funding designated for permanent housing

"...PSH construction, $2.46 million of $45 million from the Rapid Rehousing fund, and another $9.7 million from other line..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

An Unwilling Council OKs Urban Alchemy to Run ARCH

Bad news travels

"...provided by the Ending Community Homelessness Coali­tion on AAUL's rapid rehousing (RRH) program provides some insight into how the..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Approves California Homeless Service Provider Urban Alchemy to Take Over Austin's Downtown Shelter

But nobody seems very happy about it

"...provided by the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition on AAUL’s rapid rehousing (RRH) program provides some insight into how the..."

July 29, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Ends Contract With Operator of Austin's Downtown Homeless Shelter

Front Steps has run the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless since 2004

"...million that went toward operating the ARCH and providing rapid rehousing services to clients staying there, and $2.5 million..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Looks for Routes Out of Its Homelessness Crisis

Under pressure, the city experiments with fast and sustainable strategies

"...May, Council approved nearly $2 million in funding for rapid rehousing as a next step for HEAL clients, to..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Unhoused Moved to "Bridge Shelter" As City HEALs Its First Encampment

20 people living outside Terrazas Library relocated

"...a $2 million contract with Integral Care to provide rapid rehousing (RRH) as a next stop for people who..."

June 17, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Opinion: Prop B Passed. Now What?

We must prioritize long-term solutions for homelessness over easier-to-implement changes such as temporary shelters

"...Encampment Assistance Link initiative. These funds will go to rapid-rehousing and a new bridge shelter, both of which are..."

May 28, 2021 Column by Elizabeth Heitkemper

Local Leaders Unveil the Latest Strategy to End Homelessness

"No plan" no more?

"...creating more capacity with more service providers and implementing "rehousing activations" specifically targeting encampments, such as the city's recently..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Austin at Large: On the Ground, in the Sky

Council tackles Austin’s intractable housing crisis in several dimensions

"...go instead – both initial "very low-barrier" shelter and rapid rehousing options (such as the motels the city has..."

April 9, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Opinion: How to Win at Homelessness

A young adult with lived experience in homelessness argues that Save Austin Now’s push to criminalize destitution is short-sighted

"...was a teenager. She is currently housed in a Rapid Rehousing program through LifeWorks and serves as a member..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Column by Summer Wright

Council Recap: Kelly Holds Out on Hotel Purchase As City Gets Ready to HEAL

High-profile homelessness initiatives dominate meeting

"...the city is focused on bringing new units online rapidly. Staff does not expect the Candlewood to be open..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

ProLodges Saves and Changes Some of Austin's Most Vulnerable Lives

Can the city keep them open?

"...10 for $7.5 million to transition ProLodge guests into rapid rehousing (RRH) programs. Caritas leads a collaboration known as..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Historic Baker School Site Among Items on Final 2020 Council Agenda

School, pond, no house

"...other service providers to place ProLodge guests into other rapid rehousing programs...."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Consultants Lay Out Ways to Improve Homelessness Services

Report calls for more coordination, better tracking of outcomes

"...strategy. That includes building up the system's capacity for rapid rehousing (RRH), short stays for people who suddenly lose..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Homeless Service Organizations That Need Your Help Now

Donate money and materials

"...Foundation for the Homeless helps Austin families with rapid rehousing, assistance acquiring food, and help paying utility bills...."

March 19, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Despite the Virus, City Council Has Business to Attend To

Health and home on the agenda

"...resolution exploring ways for permanent supportive housing (PSH) and rapid rehousing (RRH) to be better integrated into the strategy..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point in Time Count Looks to Give Overview of Homelessness in the U.S.

Service providers, volunteers gear up for annual PIT Count

"...might go for more support there instead of in rapid rehousing."..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Questions Abound as New Campground, Shelter Plans Announced

Helping address homelessness, or delaying real solutions?

"...What we need is more permanent supportive housing, more rapid rehousing, and more investment in diversion solutions.”..."

Nov. 7, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

TxDOT to Begin Clearing Encampments Under Highways

Service providers tell Abbott: You're not helping

"...August, staff reported, 223 individuals throughout Austin have received rapid rehousing or permanent supportive housing; another 230 resolved their..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Backs Away From New Camping Ban

Is consensus forming on how to move past this summer's controversy?

"...best and find the right balance between emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing."..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Luv Doc: Stressing Out

How many long, luxurious bubble baths can a man take?

"...Of course, if you have already tried all that..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Homelessness on the Rise in Austin

Annual count reveals a 20% increase in homelessness

"...two strategies to end homelessness in Austin. One is rapid rehousing, an approach that targets individuals and families that..."

March 18, 2016 News Feature by Makeda Easter

Checking Our Six

Veteran Housing Assistance in Austin

"...Front Steps SSVF program provides short-term, rapid rehousing assistance to very low-income veteran families to obtain..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature

Homelessness: The Big Picture

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

"...are going to work," said Roman. Simply focusing on rapid rehousing without prevention programs won't work, for example, because..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith