Body found at East Austin homeless encampment moments before clean-up
A body was discovered at a homeless encampment in East Austin just moments before the City of Austin planned to clear out the camp.
A body was discovered at a homeless encampment in East Austin just moments before the City of Austin planned to clear out the camp.
City-owned hotel to be renovated into housing for the homeless
The new apartment community will comprise 60 fully furnished studio apartments, resident common spaces, and dedicated offices for delivery of social services.
The new apartment community will comprise 60 fully furnished studio apartments, resident common spaces, and dedicated offices for delivery of social services.
City of Austin opening cold weather shelters for homeless
Those in need of shelter should go to One Texas Center, which is located at 505 Barton Springs Road. You can begin checking in between 6 and 8 p.m.
Those in need of shelter should go to One Texas Center, which is located at 505 Barton Springs Road. You can begin checking in between 6 and 8 p.m.
Arnold Schwarzenegger donates $250K for tiny homes for homeless veterans in LA ahead of Christmas
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger donated $250,000 of his own money to create new tiny homes for homeless veterans in West Los Angeles ahead of Christmas.
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger donated $250,000 of his own money to create new tiny homes for homeless veterans in West Los Angeles ahead of Christmas.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation commits $38 million to fight homelessness in Austin
The majority of the commitment will be allocated to Multiplying Goodness, a capital campaign for Mobile Loaves & Fishes’ Community First! Village development.
The majority of the commitment will be allocated to Multiplying Goodness, a capital campaign for Mobile Loaves & Fishes’ Community First! Village development.
Maryland woman rolls out mobile shower unit to give homeless ‘dignity’ and ‘sense of self’
Omolayo Adebayo spent four years raising funds to purchase a mobile shower unit to give the homeless population a chance to freshen up and develop a “sense of self.”
Omolayo Adebayo spent four years raising funds to purchase a mobile shower unit to give the homeless population a chance to freshen up and develop a “sense of self.”
Friends Bar hosts ‘Friendsgiving’ for homeless community
Staff at Friends Bar hosted a ‘Friendsgiving,' handing out warm meals and free clothes to the homeless community.
Staff at Friends Bar hosted a ‘Friendsgiving,' handing out warm meals and free clothes to the homeless community.
14K runners help raise money for charity during annual Turkey Trot
The ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot has raised approximately $4.4 million for the charity in its 31 years of existence.
The ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot has raised approximately $4.4 million for the charity in its 31 years of existence.
City of Austin shelters 15 people, begins phase two of HEAL Initiative
The city's homeless strategy officer said they were able to get 143 people into bridge shelters in phase one. They are hoping to get at least 200 housed in phase two.
The city's homeless strategy officer said they were able to get 143 people into bridge shelters in phase one. They are hoping to get at least 200 housed in phase two.
What is Austin doing for homeless veterans?
Recent data does show the number of homeless veterans in the Austin area has improved in recent years. In 2011, veterans accounted for over 14% of the homeless population in Austin. Now, they account for less than 3%.
Recent data does show the number of homeless veterans in the Austin area has improved in recent years. In 2011, veterans accounted for over 14% of the homeless population in Austin. Now, they account for less than 3%.
Are the City of Austin's efforts to house the homeless working?
A recent report by the Downtown Austin Alliance shows the number of unsheltered homeless in a large stretch of downtown dropped by 55% between May and October.
A recent report by the Downtown Austin Alliance shows the number of unsheltered homeless in a large stretch of downtown dropped by 55% between May and October.
Austin leaders say the way to end homelessness is to provide housing
City of Austin leaders and Travis County Judge Andy Brown provided an update on the effort to build permanent supportive housing units across the city.
City of Austin leaders and Travis County Judge Andy Brown provided an update on the effort to build permanent supportive housing units across the city.
3 charged in LA with stealing public funds meant to help homeless
Three people have been charged with fraud and embezzlement for an alleged scheme to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars in public funds meant to help California’s homeless residents, the state’s attorney general said Thursday.
Three people have been charged with fraud and embezzlement for an alleged scheme to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars in public funds meant to help California’s homeless residents, the state’s attorney general said Thursday.
Austin leaders hold homelessness summit to give update on progress
The summit’s mission is clear: to create an accountable, measurable approach to addressing homelessness in Austin.
The summit’s mission is clear: to create an accountable, measurable approach to addressing homelessness in Austin.
Austin homeless strategy officer to present housing plan to council
Stakeholders initially estimated over $500 million will be needed and the city’s Homeless Strategy Officer is expected to outline the cost more clearly.
Stakeholders initially estimated over $500 million will be needed and the city’s Homeless Strategy Officer is expected to outline the cost more clearly.
Homeless camp near youth sports complex raising concerns
Open flames and dogs off-leash roaming onto the property from the encampment were all seen Sunday afternoon by FOX 7 and Balcones Youth Sports staff.
Open flames and dogs off-leash roaming onto the property from the encampment were all seen Sunday afternoon by FOX 7 and Balcones Youth Sports staff.
Austin’s homeless left with nowhere to go amid camping crackdown
Austin doesn’t have enough housing or shelter space for the estimated 3,000 residents experiencing homelessness.
Austin doesn’t have enough housing or shelter space for the estimated 3,000 residents experiencing homelessness.
US seeks to prevent public housing evictions with new HUD rule
Public housing tenants cannot be evicted for nonpayment without 30 days' notice and information about federal emergency rental assistance under a new HUD rule.
Public housing tenants cannot be evicted for nonpayment without 30 days' notice and information about federal emergency rental assistance under a new HUD rule.
VIDEO: Bulldozer strikes tent with a man in it during DC homeless encampment removal
Plans to clear a homeless encampment in D.C.'s NoMa neighborhood were put on hold Monday after a city crew using a small bulldozer attempted to move a tent with a man still inside.
Plans to clear a homeless encampment in D.C.'s NoMa neighborhood were put on hold Monday after a city crew using a small bulldozer attempted to move a tent with a man still inside.
Travis County Commissioners Court approves FY 2022 budget
The $1.4 billion budget goes into effect on Oct. 1 and includes investments in mental and behavioral health, elections and emergency response.
The $1.4 billion budget goes into effect on Oct. 1 and includes investments in mental and behavioral health, elections and emergency response.