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February 29, 2024

KVUE: Grand opening for North Austin apartment complex to help people exiting homelessness

AUSTIN – Caritas of Austin cut the ribbon on its first housing development this month, providing people ending their homelessness access to safe,...
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February 5, 2024

Austin/Travis County orgs receive record $12 million from federal grant program to end homelessness

AUSTIN – Nine organizations in Austin and Travis County will receive nearly $12 million to help people end their homelessness as part of an annual...
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December 22, 2023

Community Impact: Revamped downtown Austin homeless shelter for women, transgender clients opens its doors

AUSTIN – This week, the City of Austin and service provider Urban Alchemy re-opened a shelter facility that closed earlier in the year, adding...
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November 20, 2023

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Content warning: violence, hate crimes, and transphobia November 20th, Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), stands as a pivotal chapter in our...
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November 3, 2023

Free bus rides: How to get your permanent free fare card from CapMetro

AUSTIN (Nov. 3, 2023) – Local bus service in Austin and Travis County is now free for anyone experiencing homelessness with a new fare card...