60 Years of Volunteers

As we continue celebrating Caritas of Austin’s (Caritas) 60th anniversary, we want to reflect on those who have worked with us without being on our payroll — our volunteers!  We…

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How Giving Your Time Can Sometimes Be More Impactful Than Your Money

We’ve all heard the saying “money talks,” and with the power to influence people, strengthen businesses in a community, and create lasting social change, that saying still holds. But money…

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A Stable Home Changes Everything

We all need the stability of a safe place to call home and layers of support to reach our full potential and thrive. When we don’t have the safety of…

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Terrie Franklin, Nathaniel Hall and Ebony Meads smiling together.

The Power of Peer Support

One of our core values at Caritas of Austin is a commitment to improvement and innovation. As an organization, we are continually learning and evolving to implement the most effective…

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A Safe Place to Call Home

Cecily Hawkins, age 42, began working with Caritas of Austin in October 2021. She had been homeless for many years. Most recently, Cecily lived on the streets at Rundberg Lane…

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