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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 health benefits of having a pet while homeless

Posted by Beth Unite · September 18, 2019

The companionship of a pet is something unlike anything else. They love unconditionally. Many homeless people become homeless with a pet already. And for many, they are the reason they keep trying to provide a better life. There are many reasons why a pet plays a critical role as a companion and protector and in many ways, can save the life of their owner.

Austin City Council Approves New Ben White Boulevard Homeless Shelter

Posted by Beth Unite · July 16, 2019

The Austin City Council has officially approved the purchase of a $8.6 million property located in South Austin to house a new homeless shelter.

The shelter, which will be located just off Ben White Boulevard, will be constructed inside an already-existing building and marks the latest effort from the city to help assist the people of Austin who are directly affected by homelessness. This includes the goal of constructing shelters in all ten City Council Districts.

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City of Austin is Cleaning Out Homeless Communities

Posted by Beth Unite · May 16, 2019

The Public Works Department for the City of Austin is working on cleaning up debris under various overpasses throughout Austin, including areas where homeless individuals have created small communities and camps. According to Fox 7 Austin, “the city said, while they work to find additional shelter options, protecting health and safety in those areas is a priority.”

Youth and Veteran Homelessness Numbers Down In Austin

Posted by Beth Unite · April 23, 2019

Homelessness is a known humanitarian issue in Austin, and according to the numbers, there’s some good news and some bad news regarding the battle to decrease the number of homeless individuals in the Texas capitol city.

The good news is that, according to KVUE ABC, there was an overall 25% reduction in youth homelessness, and a decrease in homeless veterans in Austin between 2018 and 2019.

The city of Austin began a program in 2017 with LifeWorks to help lower the number of homeless youth on the streets, and that program appears to be working.