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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.

New Program Seeks To Transform Homeless Panhandlers In Austin

Posted by Chris Ornelas · March 26, 2019

A new program that is targeted to be launched by the end of this coming summer will help to provide members of Austin’s homeless community with both carts and backpacks filled with items such as water bottles and ice cream that they can sell throughout the downtown area, effectively transforming them into street vendors and enabling them to have a way to make a living.

Myths Surrounding Homelessness

Posted by Chris Ornelas · March 08, 2019

Recent policies in Austin regarding homelessness and how to address it, reflect the changing views on how to help people struggling with homelessness. Previously, many cities focused on short-term care. By investing in research in to homelessness, cities have discovered that there are many myths about homelessness; what causes it, what prolongs it and the best way to help people going through it.

How Creating Art Builds Confidence

Posted by Beth Unite · February 20, 2019

Participating in a form of art is necessary at every stage of life. Humans are creative creatures that have a deep need to create and share what they create. Art is a great way for humans to discover their value whether you are 1 years old, 21 years old or 120 years old. The urge to create never fades.

The Greatest Health Dangers Facing the Homeless and How You Can Help

Posted by Beth Unite · January 24, 2019

Living on the streets comes with many health complications, most of which people with stable housing never think twice about. If you know you have a place to call home with heat and running water many of these ailments wouldn’t cross your mind.