City of Austin leaders discuss Phase 2 of camping ban enforcement

Homelessness

SOURCE KVUE— City of Austin leaders held a news conference Tuesday morning to discuss Phase 2 of the City’s plan to enforce the newly reinstated camping ban ordinance. City Manager Spencer Cronk, Interim Police Chief Joseph Chacon and Homeless Strategy Officer...

Austin City Council waives $4M in fees to help expand community for chronically homeless

Homelessness, Local

SOURCE: AUSTIN (KXAN) The village is run by Mobile Loaves & Fishes and provides permanent housing for those experiencing chronic homelessness. More than 220 people who once were homeless live there now, according to the City of Austin. Mobile Loaves & Fishes...

Change 1 Seed Grant Recipient

Foster Care, Homelessness

Change1 aims to support youth in foster care for them to reach their fullest potential. The organization recognizes that many youths are unprepared when they leave the foster care system as one out of every four will become homeless within four years. Their new...

Saffron Women’s Trust Foundation Seed Grant Recipient

Homelessness, Local

Saffron Trust Women’s Foundation serves the community by providing stability, education, and resources to help women and their children break the cycle of systemic inequality. Through the Feeding Austin Family program, STWF serves an average of 350 meals per day. This...

Mission Accomplished Seed Grant Recipient

Homelessness, Local

Mission Accomplished provides resources for individuals and families to help them live more prosperous lives.In 2020, the non-profit was able to help 613 individuals. One project they work on is Operation Clean Clothes (OCC) providing laundry services to individuals...

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Homelessness, Local

AUSTIN, Texas — From enforcing the camping ban to housing costs skyrocketing, there’s a lot happening in the City of Austin. Austin Mayor Steve Adler joined KVUE Monday on Daybreak to discuss recent headlines throughout the city. Yvonne Nava: The City of Austin...