Smiling veteran next to Caritas of Austin logo

Rebuilding After Loss: One Veteran’s Journey to Stability

Larry was a proud man, a representation of the working middle-class citizens. For 20 years, he shared his life with his wife and daughter, building a life that people would…

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Our Veterans Serving Those Who Served

At Caritas of Austin, we believe that no one who has served our country should face homelessness. Unfortunately, many veterans struggle after service, navigating health challenges, financial instability, or the…

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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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Tim Rinn

The Importance of Belonging

Homelessness is a devastating experience that leaves people feeling lost and isolated from their community. From his two years of experiencing homelessness, Tim Rinn understands this feeling on a personal…

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Phillip and his mobile shoe shine cart

From Homelessness to Entrepreneur

An inspiring story of resilience Phillip Wiggins was a graphic illustrator in the military. He has worked as a mason and in commercial cleaning. And his latest entrepreneurial venture is…

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