A stable home changes everything. In Austin, Texas, as in so many American cities, a combination of factors contributes to growing numbers of people experiencing homelessness.
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Texas reserves more than $60M for homeless shelter expansions, services in Austin
Tens of millions of dollars in state funding could be used to expand Austin's homeless shelter system, representing a significant infusion in the local push to boost shelter capacity as the city contends with a widening gap in resources for those in need.
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Deeply Affordable Housing Comes to North Austin Through Cairn Point
Cairn Point, as the $40 million project will be called, is being jointly developed by the Austin Housing Finance Corp., Caritas of Austin and The Vecino Group. It would add deeply affordable housing to a city with worsening affordability issues.
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Austin affordable housing projects draw more than $20M in 2022 bond funds
Austin City Council voted to dedicate nearly $50 million to projects that will bring hundreds of affordable homes and apartments across the city, including $20.41 million in 2022 housing bond funds—the first spending from that $350 million pot since voters approved the bond in November.
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City of Austin to Turn Warehouse into Shelter
The interim city manager said he has directed staff to work with community partners to find resources for longer-term shelter for people experiencing homelessness.
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