Residents in Windsor Park report growing homeless camp along Tannehill Branch Creek
A resident began documenting the growth in December.
A resident began documenting the growth in December.
Downtown Austin Alliance launches initiative to provide resources to those experiencing homelessness
Handwashing stations were also deployed downtown.
Handwashing stations were also deployed downtown.
Austin woman opens up new business after struggling with homelessness
Amy Martinez says she couldn't be happier now that Over The Rainbow beauty salon has officially opened its doors.
Amy Martinez says she couldn't be happier now that Over The Rainbow beauty salon has officially opened its doors.
Save Austin Now coalition submits petition with over 24K signatures to reinstate homeless camping ban
The clerk's office will now begin their validation process, which could take several weeks
The clerk's office will now begin their validation process, which could take several weeks
Homeless man died after botched backflip; police arrest man who allegedly offered him $6 for stunt
Police say a man offered a homeless man $6 if he could land a backflip. The homeless man suffered a fatal injury trying to do so.
Police say a man offered a homeless man $6 if he could land a backflip. The homeless man suffered a fatal injury trying to do so.
Ex-Hawaii police officer sentenced to prison after forcing homeless man to lick public urinal
A former Hawaii police officer who forced a homeless man to lick a public urinal was sentenced to four years in prison Wednesday, according to multiple reports.
A former Hawaii police officer who forced a homeless man to lick a public urinal was sentenced to four years in prison Wednesday, according to multiple reports.
Homeless put into Fort Lauderdale motels during pandemic refuse to leave as virus surges in Florida
Some homeless people in Fort Lauderdale who have been living in motels for three months as a part of citywide efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus are reportedly refusing to leave if the state cannot come up with the funding to extend the program that’s kept them off the streets.
Some homeless people in Fort Lauderdale who have been living in motels for three months as a part of citywide efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus are reportedly refusing to leave if the state cannot come up with the funding to extend the program that’s kept them off the streets.
Petition to reinstate camping ban in Austin receives 10,000 signatures
According to the nonprofit, if they receive 20,000 validated signatures from Austin residents by July 18, the ordinance will be placed on the November ballot.
According to the nonprofit, if they receive 20,000 validated signatures from Austin residents by July 18, the ordinance will be placed on the November ballot.
Atlanta nonprofit distributes portable sinks in Austin to help homeless wash their hands
Three weeks ago, Love Sinks In expanded to Austin and is now in 15 cities across the country.
Three weeks ago, Love Sinks In expanded to Austin and is now in 15 cities across the country.
Point in Time count data shows 45 percent increase in Austin homeless population
At the same time, the number of those who are homeless and living in shelters decreased by twenty percent.
At the same time, the number of those who are homeless and living in shelters decreased by twenty percent.
Union Rescue Mission on Skid Row now reporting zero cases of COVID-19
The Union Rescue Mission on Skid Row went from 100 positive COVID-19 cases to zero, according to the CEO.
The Union Rescue Mission on Skid Row went from 100 positive COVID-19 cases to zero, according to the CEO.
LA City Council votes to identify hotels refusing to house homeless, suggests “commandeering” them
The Los Angeles city council voted on Wednesday to identify any hotels refusing to house the homeless as part of Project Roomkey, to investigate if any of those hotels have gotten tax breaks from the city in the past, and suggested these hotels may need to be “commandeered”.
The Los Angeles city council voted on Wednesday to identify any hotels refusing to house the homeless as part of Project Roomkey, to investigate if any of those hotels have gotten tax breaks from the city in the past, and suggested these hotels may need to be “commandeered”.
Immigrants without work find themselves sleeping on San Francisco streets
Marcos Saul Aurora Gonzalez and is one of about 250 members of the 30-year-old San Francisco Day Labor Program and Women's Collective. He wasn't always homeless. But since the Bay Area stay-at-home order shut down most business, the 37-year-old from El Salvador has not been able to find work.
Marcos Saul Aurora Gonzalez and is one of about 250 members of the 30-year-old San Francisco Day Labor Program and Women's Collective. He wasn't always homeless. But since the Bay Area stay-at-home order shut down most business, the 37-year-old from El Salvador has not been able to find work.
LA City councilman proposes using federal stimulus funds to buy distressed properties for homeless housing
Landlords in Venice are calling Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin “exploitative” and “predatory” after Bonin pitched a proposal to use federal stimulus money to buy up distressed properties that go “belly up” and turn them around into housing for the homeless.
Landlords in Venice are calling Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin “exploitative” and “predatory” after Bonin pitched a proposal to use federal stimulus money to buy up distressed properties that go “belly up” and turn them around into housing for the homeless.
Newsom: 16,000 hotel rooms to house homeless in California
Standing in front of a Motel 6 near San Jose, Newsom said more than 4,200 people have been moved out of shelters and off the streets into motel rooms.
Standing in front of a Motel 6 near San Jose, Newsom said more than 4,200 people have been moved out of shelters and off the streets into motel rooms.
Food distribution program launched for Austin homeless community
On April 9, the Central Texas Food Bank supplied the city with shelf-stable, easy to open food. Packaging and distribution was then staged at the Austin Convention Center, where convention staff helped pack over 1,000 bags. The bags were then distributed to encampments outside of the 'urban core.'
On April 9, the Central Texas Food Bank supplied the city with shelf-stable, easy to open food. Packaging and distribution was then staged at the Austin Convention Center, where convention staff helped pack over 1,000 bags. The bags were then distributed to encampments outside of the 'urban core.'
More cases of COVID-19 at Union Rescue Mission
The Union Rescue Mission on Skid Row is seeing a rash of coronavirus cases after one of its staffers passed away from COVID-19, and now the shelter will decrease its capacity by 50 percent.
The Union Rescue Mission on Skid Row is seeing a rash of coronavirus cases after one of its staffers passed away from COVID-19, and now the shelter will decrease its capacity by 50 percent.
FOX 7 Discussion: COVID-19 and the homeless
Major Lewis Reckline, the Austin-area Salvation Army Commander, joins Marcel Clarke to talk about the new county orders and what the homeless shelters can do with their limited resources.
Major Lewis Reckline, the Austin-area Salvation Army Commander, joins Marcel Clarke to talk about the new county orders and what the homeless shelters can do with their limited resources.
Downtown Austin homeless shelters identify more positive COVID-19 cases
The shelters are in need of more cleaning supplies, hand sanitizer, N-95 masks and donations.
The shelters are in need of more cleaning supplies, hand sanitizer, N-95 masks and donations.
San Francisco announces 70 new cases of COVID-19 at homeless shelter
The MSC-South homeless shelter, located at 525 5th Street, is currently housing 100 people.
The MSC-South homeless shelter, located at 525 5th Street, is currently housing 100 people.