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Portions of the proceeds from more than a dozen businesses will be donated to the longtime haven for Austinites trying to get out of homelessness.
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The City Council approved an additional $2.6 million to the project and extended the contract with nonprofit Family Eldercare to March 2024.
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Foundation Communities and Mobile Loaves and Fishes are working on a new project in South Austin that will serve people who have experienced homelessness. But before construction began the two groups wanted to connect away from the taxing work they do.
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The city's homeless strategy division will move out from under Austin Public Health and stand on its own, the city manager announced Tuesday. The new Homeless Strategy Office will launch Dec. 4.
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In July, the city leased the building, with the goal of reopening it as an overnight shelter with 150 beds. Now, the city can make that decision more permanent. It's expected to open by the end of the month.
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The new system sends urgent information, like where to find shelter during a cold snap, directly to a person's cellphone. More than 3,500 people received the first alerts last week, the city says.
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The city is making strides building up shelter space for people living outdoors. But those gains are temporary, and people helping to house, feed and clothe Austinites say their input isn't being considered.
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Dianne Grey took over as the city was grappling with record high numbers of people experiencing homelessness and in the midst of a deadly pandemic.
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A group of faith-based nonprofits wrote a letter to officials Friday, asking the city to open temporary shelters to get people out of the extreme heat.
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Homeless Austinites are suffering in this heat. Advocates say we need long-term solutions yesterday.Local nonprofits provide extra relief for those experiencing homelessness during heat waves. But advocates say more needs to be done year-round.