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How Austin businesses can help end homelessness

Posted by Beth Unite · January 17, 2020

A problem as complex as homelessness is going to take everyone getting involved to end the crisis and get people off the streets permanently. There are many ways that local businesses can help end the homeless crisis in Austin. It could be as simple as donating to a homeless driven non-profit, volunteering or feeding one person.

How to Support Art From The Streets This Holiday Season

Posted by Beth Unite · November 07, 2019

Every year there is a spike in volunteering around the holiday season. Everyone is in the spirit of giving. Many people have never volunteered their time or money and aren’t sure where to start. Here are some ways you can support Art From the Streets this holiday season and beyond.

The Power of Murals: How Public Art Improves Austin

Posted by Beth Unite · October 09, 2019

Murals are a big part of what makes Austin, Austin. There are even tours you can take around town to take pictures in front of the most famous murals. Public art is an important part of this city and its roots run deep here. The city has a program as part of the Economic Development Department dedicated to public art called the “Art in Public Places” program. But what are the benefits of public art such as murals?

Austin's Homelessness Advisory Committee Gives a Voice to Individuals

Posted by Beth Unite · July 31, 2019

It’s no secret that Austin has been trying to increase their effort towards helping homeless individuals get off the street and to a better place in their lives. Homelessness in Austin is an increasingly pressing issue, and in 2018 there were approximately 2,147 homeless people living in the city, and increase by more than 100 people from the year before.

Austin has been trying to address the homelessness issue in Austin for years with lackluster results, not for the lack of trying. The city is now shifting their focus away from managing the issue, and are focusing more on solving it, which is where the Austin Homelessness Advisory Group is showing to be an integral part to that effort.

Second Phase of Homeless Tiny-Home Village Breaks Ground

Posted by Beth Unite · November 15, 2018

Mobile Loaves and Fishes, a faith-based non-profit organization in the city of Austin focusing on ending homelessness, has officially broken ground on the second small-home village, which will be designed to serve residents of Austin who are currently homeless. The little village is called the Community First! Village.