Glimmer Austin partner Jeremiah Program Austin is offering safe haven to single moms during coronavirus pandemic

Homelessness, Local, Mentorship & Training

SOURCE:STATESMAN Cristina Guajardo sat in her East Austin apartment on a recent Friday while trying to juggle studying for finals and entertaining her 2-year-old son, all while facing the news she was laid off because of the coronavirus pandemic. The 42-year-old...

Dress for Success Austin helps women connect with resources during COVID-19 pandemic

Local

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Many nonprofits are facing a growing demand for help, but not enough aid is available. However, there’s a national movement to help raise money to support local nonprofits through #GivingTuesdayNow. The national movement falls under the well-known...

Fundraising initiative started to help limit spread of COVID-19 among homeless

Homelessness, Local

SOURCE: CBS AUSTIN Dell Medical School and Austin Public Health are teaming up for a new fundraising initiative to help limit the spread of COVID-19 among people experiencing homelessness. Both are working with Echo, CommUnityCare Health Centers and other community...

Invisible People- Disabled Woman Lives in Gov. Abbott’s State-run Homeless Camp in Austin

Homelessness, Local

SOURCE: INVISIBLE PEOPLE Stephanie just woke up. She lives in Governor Abbott’s state-run homeless camp in Austin, Texas. Jennifer was on her way to the porta-potty when her friends suggested that I talk to her. I was kind of surprised she agreed. It’s...

Lighter Loads ATX provides showers, laundry services to Austin homeless.

Homelessness, Local

SOURCE: KVUE Despite the coronavirus pandemic, one local nonprofit continues to serve Austin’s homeless community. Volunteers with Lighter Loads ATX provided free hot showers and laundry services to those living at Camp Responsible Adult Transition Town, or Camp...

Austin Council pass measures to help musicians & homeless affected by coronavirus pandemic

Homelessness, Local

SOURCE: CBS AUSTIN Austin musicians will begin to see some economic relief, even as music venues remain closed this month. City Council passed five measures aimed at the COVID-19 crisis on Thursday, and one of them includes $1.5 million for the Austin Music Disaster...