How Songs of Hope Ends Homelessness in Our Community

To celebrate our accomplishments in ending homelessness together and provide another way for people to partner in our mission, Caritas of Austin (Caritas) hosts Songs of Hope, an annual fundraising…

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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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5 Lessons From A 60-Year-Old Nonprofit

There are a lot of things that have improved since the 1960s - technology, cars, fashion, and Caritas of Austin.   Continuing to operate and help thousands of Austinites through six…

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From Darkness to Light

One of the grim realities of homelessness is that it can happen to anyone. A family illness, economic fluctuations, a lost job – all could lead to a loss of…

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Everyone Deserves a Safe Place to Call Home

Robert Jackson is a proud Austinite. Born here in 1956, he grew up with the city, marveling at the sprawl of skylines that have developed in downtown. He reflects fondly…

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