SAFE Strong Start empowers families through early childhood services and family support

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SOURCE:SAFE Strong Start empowers families through early childhood services and family support. The program is for parents of children 0-11 years of age who are seeking positive strategies to improve their kids’ behavior and reduce the stress of parenting. Respect,...

Alan Graham Founder, Mobile Loaves & Fishes

Homelessness, Local

SOURCE: CBS AUSTIN AUSTIN, Texas — Mayor Adler calls it the most talked about neighborhood in the country! We head to the Mobile Loaves and Fishes Community First Village, a51-acre master planned development that provides affordable, permanent housing for people...

Austin leaders react to city’s homeless campaign ordinance

Homelessness, Local

SOURCE: KVUE AUSTIN, Texas — Although the governor’s office has acknowledged that Austin City Council’s homeless ordinance changes are a “meaningful step,” the governor’s office said in a statement to KVUE Friday that his office is...

City of Austin launching new ‘Guided Path’ pilot focused on homeless ‘encampment strategy response’

Homelessness, Local

SOURCE: KVUE AUSTIN, Texas — The City of Austin, along with over a dozen local organizations, has developed a new pilot aimed at assisting people experiencing homelessness who are currently living outside and around the ARCH. The City is calling the “Guided...

A night in the life of Austin’s homeless sleeping on city streets

Homelessness, Local

SOURCE: KVUE  AUSTIN, Texas — Every night in the streets of Austin, homeless people line benches, lay blankets on the sidewalks, or set up camp in hopes of finding a comfortable place to shut their eyes. It’s an experience many residents cannot say they have...

More than 100 homeless people now have jobs through Austin nonprofit

Homelessness, Job/Income-Creation, Local

KVUE AUSTIN, Texas — The homeless often face barriers when trying to find employment. This week, after reaching the one-year anniversary of their new program, a nonprofit said they are making a difference for those trying to get on their feet and find a job. In...