Salvation Army of Austin to receive $2.5M grant from Jeff Bezos fund
The Salvation Army of Austin is the only nonprofit in Texas to receive the third annual grant.
The Salvation Army of Austin is the only nonprofit in Texas to receive the third annual grant.
Austin makes changes to cold weather shelters to prevent spread of COVID-19
As COVID cases climb and temperatures drop, Austin officials worry the virus will discourage the city's homeless population from seeking shelter.
As COVID cases climb and temperatures drop, Austin officials worry the virus will discourage the city's homeless population from seeking shelter.
New York couple has given 10,000 backpacks, 200 gallons of sanitizer to homeless during pandemic
Two New York men started a charity to give away thousands of free backpacks to the homeless, filled with hygiene and health items.
Two New York men started a charity to give away thousands of free backpacks to the homeless, filled with hygiene and health items.
Some California counties winding down hotels for homeless; some in San Francisco are outraged
In San Francisco, advocacy groups and some officials are outraged by the mayor’s plan to start moving hundreds of people out of hotels around the holidays.
In San Francisco, advocacy groups and some officials are outraged by the mayor’s plan to start moving hundreds of people out of hotels around the holidays.
Shipping containers in South Los Angeles becoming homes for the homeless
The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has led to an increasingly desperate situation for thousands of homeless people living on the streets. One organization believes it can be part of the solution — by turning shipping containers into homes.
The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has led to an increasingly desperate situation for thousands of homeless people living on the streets. One organization believes it can be part of the solution — by turning shipping containers into homes.
After homeless man passes ‘call the police’ note at McDonald’s, deputy buys him new shoes
A deputy went above and beyond when he responded to a call involving a homeless man who passed a note to a McDonald’s employee in Collier County, Florida.
A deputy went above and beyond when he responded to a call involving a homeless man who passed a note to a McDonald’s employee in Collier County, Florida.
FOX 7 Discussion: National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Bree Williams, ECHO's director of community housing, joins Mike Warren to talk about the current trajectory of homelessness in Austin and what can be done to help.
Bree Williams, ECHO's director of community housing, joins Mike Warren to talk about the current trajectory of homelessness in Austin and what can be done to help.
Austin's homeless dilemma moves back to front burner
The homeless dilemma essentially went unchecked for several months and was put on the back burner because of the presidential election and the coronavirus pandemic.
The homeless dilemma essentially went unchecked for several months and was put on the back burner because of the presidential election and the coronavirus pandemic.
Tim Tebow takes shoes off own feet, gives to homeless shelter resident
“If you ask me, or many of our guests, Tim has gone from professional athlete to superhero in just a few years."
“If you ask me, or many of our guests, Tim has gone from professional athlete to superhero in just a few years."
HUD Secy Ben Carson pitches new homelessness strategy
The key part of this new strategy is requiring the homeless to participate in treatment and job training programs.
The key part of this new strategy is requiring the homeless to participate in treatment and job training programs.
Study finds that nearly 270,000 K-12 students in California were homeless last year
Nearly 270,000 kindergarten through 12th students in California experienced homelessness during the 2018-2019 school year, according to a report released Monday by UCLA.
Nearly 270,000 kindergarten through 12th students in California experienced homelessness during the 2018-2019 school year, according to a report released Monday by UCLA.
City Council approves Indoor Village for Minneapolis homeless
The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved nearly $2 million from the federal CARES Act for the Indoor Villages project—a proposal that would create 100 indoor tiny homes to provide shelter for people experiencing homelessness.
The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved nearly $2 million from the federal CARES Act for the Indoor Villages project—a proposal that would create 100 indoor tiny homes to provide shelter for people experiencing homelessness.
Over half a million meals served to Austin's homeless community
A program launched by the City of Austin in response to food shortages experienced due to COVID-19 has served more than 500,000 meals.
A program launched by the City of Austin in response to food shortages experienced due to COVID-19 has served more than 500,000 meals.
"Your Minute is Up" pushing to recall Mayor Adler, 3 council members
In order for a recall to take place, the group would need 10% of registered voters in Austin, as well as 10% of voters in each of the council member's districts to sign a petition.
In order for a recall to take place, the group would need 10% of registered voters in Austin, as well as 10% of voters in each of the council member's districts to sign a petition.
Homeless encampments remain despite city's eviction deadline
A day after Philadelphia told homeless encampment members to disband two tent communities, both encampments are still standing and residents have prepared for whatever may come next.
A day after Philadelphia told homeless encampment members to disband two tent communities, both encampments are still standing and residents have prepared for whatever may come next.
City of Leander bans camping in public places
Leander has had an ordinance on the books prohibiting camping in parks for years, but now the city council just went an extra step further.
Leander has had an ordinance on the books prohibiting camping in parks for years, but now the city council just went an extra step further.
Austin launches program to provide storage for homeless community
The program provides storage to people experiencing homelessness.
The program provides storage to people experiencing homelessness.
Coronavirus hasn't devastated the homeless as many feared
The coronavirus doesn't appear to have devastated homeless people as initially feared.
The coronavirus doesn't appear to have devastated homeless people as initially feared.
Save Austin Now's petition to reinstate city's camping ban ruled invalid
The petition was ruled invalid after signatures were removed during the validation process.
The petition was ruled invalid after signatures were removed during the validation process.
Unsheltered homelessness on a dramatic rise in ATX, says consultant
A report released by national consulting firm Poppe and Associates says not only is homelessness in Austin inequitable, but it's getting worse.
A report released by national consulting firm Poppe and Associates says not only is homelessness in Austin inequitable, but it's getting worse.