Karen in front of her home

“It Feels So Wonderful to Have a Home”

Karen had to wait six months until her eighteenth birthday to enlist in the Air Force. Though females in the military were not common in 1963, Karen served proudly as…

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Your Holiday Giving Guide

The season of giving is here, and you want to make sure your donation has a meaningful impact. We’re always amazed at the outpouring of generosity during this time of…

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For the Love of the ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot

For Luke Martinez, the 2007 ThunderClouds Subs Turkey Trot marked the beginning of two significant things in his life: his love of running and discovering Caritas of Austin’s work and…

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Rewriting the Story of Homelessness

Each person who walks through our doors shares a common experience: homelessness. But because of you, homelessness does not define their futures. While hundreds of the people we serve each…

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Frank Sclafani

Ending Homelessness Together

You may notice a new look about us and some new words. We’re the same organization, just telling our story better. And at the heart of Caritas of Austin’s story…

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