Rising on Her Own Terms: Kierra’s Path to Stability

On a warm summer morning, Kierra walked into her own apartment, this time not just as a tenant but as someone who had found her footing and reclaimed her future.…

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Why Listening to Those We Serve Matters

In the realm of social work, organizations are established to help guide, uplift, and advocate for people who are often navigating real and vulnerable circumstances. When measuring a program’s efficacy,…

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4 Things We Learned in 2025: A Conversation with Adelita Winchester

As we prepare to enter the new year, we look back on our work at Caritas of Austin and its impact on our community. Caritas’s Chief Programs Officer, Adelita Winchester,…

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Running Together, Giving Back: 35 Years of the Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot

Every Thanksgiving morning, tens of thousands of Austinites lace up their running shoes and head downtown to run in one of Austin’s most beloved traditions: The ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot.…

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Mental Health is Community Health

As we begin to wrap up Mental Health Screening month, the importance around having conversations about mental health has grown louder and more pressing.  While individual mental health is crucial,…

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