The homelessness problem you don’t see

Homelessness, Local

SOURCE: SAFE When Erin made the courageous decision to leave her abusive partner – the man who controlled her access to money, friends, and family – she had saved enough cash for a week in a hotel. When her funds were gone, she called SAFE. Your support allows us to...

DEVELOPING AN INDIVIDUAL THINKER WHO KNOWS HOW TO BE A TEAM PLAYER

Local, Mentorship & Training

Written by Kelly Bethke-Start-Up Kid’s Club There are case studies sprinkled across many publications that have explored the dynamics of teamwork and individual leadership styles.  How might this apply to our young learners who have their own independent...

Guided Path pilot program aims to get Austin’s homeless closer to housing resources

Homelessness, Local

SOURCE: CBS AUSTIN The City of Austin and police say they’re taking huge steps in getting the homeless off the streets through a pilot program called “Guided Path.” “This has been something that’s been in the works now for close to a...

Dress For Success helping women veterans get ready for work force

Job/Income-Creation, Local

SOURCE: FOX AUSTIN Veterans Day is coming up and a local non-profit is getting ready to host a special event to give back to the women who have served our country. Mia Johns, Executive Director of Dress for Success Austin appeared on Good Day Sunday to chat about what...

No, Austin is not seeing an increase in syringes or feces, city departments say

Homelessness, Local

SOURCE: (KXAN) — As the city of Austin continues grappling with how to address homelessness, city departments say one thing is clear: despite changes to city rules which impact people experiencing homelessness, the departments have not seen an increase in the amount...

City of Austin considers purchasing vacant hotels to house the homeless

Homelessness, Local

SOURCE: KVUE AUSTIN, Texas — At an Austin City Council meeting Tuesday, council members discussed the idea of possibly purchasing vacant hotels and motels to house the homeless. KVUE obtained a list of six locations from the City of Austin that could be brought to the...