Homelessness, Local
AUSTIN (KXAN) — According to several national experts on homelessness, Austin needs more organized efforts to end homelessness. Tuesday, Austin City Council received a presentation from consultants Barbara Poppe, Matthew White and Matthew Doherty. Their...
Homelessness, Local
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The COVID-19 pandemic has cost many cities millions of dollars in lost revenue. Despite the difficult economic circumstances, the City of Austin is still planning to direct tens of millions of dollars toward combating homelessness. The proposed budget...
Homelessness, Local
Casa Marianella has been selected to receive a $50,000 growth grant to continue to their promotion of self-sufficiency among Austin’s displaced immigrant community. In direct response to COVID-19, Casa Marianella will implement Immigrant Stability, a program designed...
Foster Care, Local
Glimmer Austin has granted Foster Village a $50,000 growth grant to enhance the reunification experience in families that have had their children put into foster care. With this funding, Foster village hopes to support the birthparents and foster parents of at least...
Homelessness, Local
SOURCE: KXAN During the COVID-19 pandemic, some City of Austin departments aren’t just facing challenges with not having enough money to spend, the pandemic may also mean certain funds don’t get fully used. Austin’s Neighborhood Housing and Community Development...
Hunger, Local
Hungry Souls is the recipient of a $20,000 Glimmer Austin seed grant in order to provide meals to children experiencing food insecurity in the greater Austin area. The organization partners with schools to guarantee that children are able to have access to nutritious...
