Help During Cold Weather Event

Get Involved

People experiencing homelessness in Austin/Travis County are facing dangerously cold weather. You can help by donating to organizations responding to the emergency.

Here's how.

Advocacy Opportunity

How to House Campaign

We can significantly reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness and make housing a human right for everyone living in Austin through this partnership with the Austin Justice Coalition.

Here's how.

Health & Safety

Donate COVID-19 Supplies

ECHO is collecting donations of COVID-19 supplies to distribute to people experiencing homelessness and homeless service providers

Donate

Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO)

we are Fiercely commited to ending homelessness

Our Mission is to provide dynamic, proactive leadership that engages policymakers and the community to end homelessness.

About ECHO

#BlackLivesMatter

ECHO has released a statement regarding recent demonstrations against police violence and the need for racial equity.

Read ECHO's statement here

Fast Facts

Lack of income and affordable housing are the leading causes of homelessness in the US

In 2018, ATX reduced unsheltered homelessness among young adults (18-24) by 56%

Nationally, African Americans experience homelessness at 5x the rate of white Americans

Over 900 Veterans have exited homelessness in Austin since 2011

80% of women sleeping unsheltered report abuse or trauma as the cause of their homelessness

Upcoming Trainings & Events

HMIS Training Office Hours: March 4th, March 18th 2021 10:00-11:00am VIRTUAL TRAINING
HMIS Agency Admin Training: March 17th 2021 VIRTUAL TRAINING
HMIS ART Training: March 17th, 2021 VIRTUAL TRAINING
HMIS New User Training: March 11 th, 2021 New User VIRTUAL TRAINING
HMIS New User Training : March 25th, 2021 New User VIRTUAL TRAINING

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