Council Thinks Hard on Homelessness

Action on new rules set for June 20 meeting

"...city ordinances that seek to control behaviors associated with homelessness, in advance of a June 20 vote on a..."

June 7, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin's Next Shot at Ending Homelessness

Thanks to an infusion of philanthropic cash, the city and its iTeam embark on a new effort

"...supportive housing, at the Homeless Navigation Center at Sunrise Community Church on Man­chaca Road. From Sunrise, the pair recently..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Looks for Routes Out of Its Homelessness Crisis

Under pressure, the city experiments with fast and sustainable strategies

"...as part of the city's long-term strategy to end homelessness, for unhoused Austinites at high risk of dying from..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opinion: Decriminalizing Homelessness is Working. Now Austin Needs Investment to Take the Next Step.

The ordinance changes in Austin, designed a year ago to decriminalize the basic human need of having somewhere safe to sleep, have done exactly what they were crafted to do

"...many uncertainties about how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact homelessness in Austin/Travis County, but one thing is clear: The..."

July 17, 2020 Column by Matt Mollica

How Austin Is Tackling Homelessness on the Street and at City Hall

More shelters, more beds, and more fights about ordinances ahead

"...with a medic from Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services' Community Health team when the call came in, and the..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council Looks at Homelessness, Climate Change, and Gun Violence

Post-summer Council hits the dais running with 149-Item agenda

"...the new rules – i.e., the increased visibility of homelessness – while continuing to provide new supports for those..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Homelessness on the Rise in Austin

Annual count reveals a 20% increase in homelessness

"...dispersed across Austin to find and survey people experiencing homelessness. Led by the Ending Community Homelessness Coali­tion (ECHO), the..."

March 18, 2016 News Feature by Makeda Easter

People Experiencing Homelessness Are More Visible Than Ever. That Doesn’t Mean They’re Being Counted.

What it was like on the ground for this year’s Point in Time Count

"...I talked to the experts who help people exit homelessness in advance of the Point in Time (PIT) Count,..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council: Can Social Impact Investing End Homelessness?

Catching up with the dais as they bet on success

"...saw an overall 5% increase in sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, with the latter reaching its highest level since the..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Homelessness in Austin Becomes a Political Game

Abbott threatens Adler: “Clean up the streets,” or else

"...letter to Mayor Steve Adler demanding action on Austin's "homelessness policies" by Nov. 1, or the state would step..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Community First! Unveils Microhomes for the Chronically Homeless

Village is designed to be a community of 250 homes

"...by Alan Graham, CEO of Mobile Loaves & Fishes, Community First! Village is a privately funded, 27-acre community with..."

April 8, 2016 News Feature by Makeda Easter

Local Leaders Unveil the Latest Strategy to End Homelessness

"No plan" no more?

"...residents, among other strategies to help more Austinites exit homelessness into stable housing...."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Consultants Lay Out Ways to Improve Homelessness Services

Report calls for more coordination, better tracking of outcomes

"...As City Manager Spencer Cronk proposes $60 million for homelessness services in the fiscal year 2021 budget, a new..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Homelessness: The Big Picture

Poverty and lack of affordable housing keep people down both locally and nationwide

"...the local homeless situation released last month by the Community Action Network, a public-private partnership between local organizations, government..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

A Grant to End Youth Homelessness

HUD will provide $5.2 million to the city

"...County a $5.2 million grant to help end youth homelessness. Mayor Steve Adler made the announcement at a press..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Improved Data, Not Increased Need, Leads to Higher Homeless Numbers

Ending Community Homelessness Coalition issues results from January's Point in Time Count

"...Travis County during the annual census of people experiencing homelessness increased by 11% over the previous year, according to..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Homeless Count Saturday

Ending Community Homelessness Coalition to conduct annual survey

"...on Saturday morning, 600 volunteers will meet for the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition's 2018 Point in Time Count. ECHO..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Questions Abound as New Campground, Shelter Plans Announced

Helping address homelessness, or delaying real solutions?

"...and U.S. 183 as a space for people experiencing homelessness to camp – despite national and local experts explicitly..."

Nov. 7, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Good Camp, Bad Camp: Council Mulls Sanctioned Sites for the Unsheltered

Helping end homelessness, or just managing public space?

"...in 2019 as the city rethought its approach to homelessness. The fallout from that controversial decision left its mark..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

New Data Shows Slightly Fewer Unhoused Austinites

Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) releases new report

"...Responding to calls for updated data, the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) released a report today showing..."

May 21, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Homeless Service Organizations That Need Your Help Now

Donate money and materials

"...the new coronavirus spreads through Austin, many in our community are struggling to cope with forced isolation and social..."

March 19, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

ARCH Support

Eradicating homelessness requires a system

"...at a pivotal moment in the struggle to eradicate homelessness. As the city's contract with Front Steps, the nonprofit..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Still Looking for a Home

Austin searches once again for a comprehensive solution for homelessness

"...cars, the gentrification-ousted renters, the whole tragic mess of homelessness?..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

God Don't Like Ugly: Austin Faith Leaders Unite to Smite Prop B

But big money’s rolling in to back camping ban campaign

"...1 ballot, which seeks to reverse city policies on homelessness, including partially reinstating a ban on public camping...."

April 27, 2021 News Post by Benton Graham

PHAM PAC Pushes Back on Hotel Occupancy Tax Plan

Community groups unite to oppose Prop B

"...Community groups representing the Palm School, homelessness services, artists, and..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Counting Austin's Homeless

Austin nonprofit will contribute to nationwide count

"...Ending Community Homelessness Coalition is recruiting 300 additional volunteers to..."

Dec. 30, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Naked City

City rolls out its ambitious 10-year plan to end chronic homelessness

"...a brisk, wind-bitten Dec. 10 in downtown Austin, the Community Action Network's Homeless Task Force, in conjunction with the..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

ProLodges Saves and Changes Some of Austin's Most Vulnerable Lives

Can the city keep them open?

"...of his "ProLodge," while awaiting an appointment with the CommUnityCare street medicine team. "You've got to always watch for..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Members Look to Tax Previously Exempted Waterfront Homes

Correcting the "Mistake on the Lake" could fund city initiatives

"...millions more dollars to fund its efforts to end homelessness – after discovering wealthy homeowners of waterfront property on..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Homeless Officer Steps Back While Abbott Doubles Down

Putting Council under more pressure to act on homeless ordinances

"...However, the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition will continue to move forward in..."

Oct. 10, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

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