At the age of 19, Ty Knox made the courageous decision to serve his country. Stationed at Fort Hood, serving both active duty and the reserves, he completed his service…
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Your Brain Needs a Home Too: How Housing Improves Mental Health
When witnessing homelessness, most people notice the physical conditions: the clothes, the grooming, the tents, etc. But what if we told you there were conditions you cannot see with the…
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Aging into Housing Instability: The Importance of Affordable Housing for Older Adults
We are all familiar with nursing homes, retirement communities, and other facilities that care for older adults, ensuring they can live out their lives with the support they need. But…
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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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The Power of Home: How Stability Strengthens Families
A home is more than four walls and a roof. It is the backdrop for life’s most meaningful moments, a place where children learn to dream and parents find the…
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