JUST FEST 2019

Job/Income-Creation, Local

JUST will be celebrating on Saturday, November 2nd the JUST FEST 2019 More information at www.hellojust.com 

City Council to update homelessness initiatives during strategic work session

Homelessness, Local

SOURCE:AUSTIN (KXAN) During a City Council work session Tuesday night Austin leaders will discuss and brainstorm new strategies to help combat homelessness. According to the city, previous strategies implemented since August have resulted in 439 people no longer...

New limited homeless camping ban goes into effect

Homelessness, Local

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police start enforcing new homeless camping restrictions Monday morning. On Thursday, Oct. 17, Austin City council voted to approve the limited ban in a 7-4 vote. The new limited ordinance will effectively: Ban public camping on sidewalks Allow...

Many college students don’t have regular access to food. Here’s how universities are trying to help.

Hunger, Local

SOURCE: STATESMAN Despite a wet cold front that blew in overnight, the crowd of college students began forming outside an hour before sunrise Friday morning. At Austin Community College’s Riverside campus, the students lined up with bags or wagons, hoping for a chance...

City of Austin says building more affordable housing is key to addressing homelessness

Homelessness, Local

SOURCE: KVUE The City of Austin said Wednesday that creating new homes and retaining affordable units specifically for low-income families is a key priority for the Housing and Community Development (NHCD) and the Homeless Strategy Office. The City said its Action...

12th annual ‘We are Girls’ event happening in Austin in November

Local, Mentorship & Training

SOURCE: KVUE Girls Empowerment Network is celebrating its 12th annual “We are Girls” event next month. Program Manager Claudia Arellano joined KVUE to discuss the event. Full story