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With temperatures forecasted to dip into the mid-30s early Saturday morning, the City of Austin will open overnight Cold Weather Shelters (CWS) Friday night, Dec. 20. Registration for shelter will occur between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday at One…

In a compassionate effort to support individuals experiencing homelessness, the City of Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office (HSO) and its partners successfully transitioned over 100 unhoused residents to housing just in time for the holidays. The…

With temperatures forecasted to dip into the mid-30s overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning, the City of Austin will open overnight Cold Weather Shelters (CSW) Tuesday night, Dec. 10, 2024. City staff will continue to monitor weather conditions to…

At the Dec. 4 Public Health Committee meeting, the City of Austin Homeless Strategy Office shared important updates regarding its homelessness services, including significant improvements in the Marshalling Yard Emergency Shelter (MYES) exit rate…

The City of Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office (HSO), in partnership with the Austin Area Urban League (AAUL), is committed to providing safe, reliable shelter for individuals and families experiencing homelessness during extreme cold weather. In…

AUSTIN, Texas - The City of Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office and partner organizations compassionately closed encampments at Stephenson Nature Preserve, Springdale Neighborhood Park, Lorraine "Grandma" Camacho Activity Center, and the West Rundberg…

AUSTIN, Texas - The City of Austin's Homeless Strategy Office (HSO) announced more than $2 million in new funding to help individuals and families exit homelessness. The funding can be used to remove barriers that keep people from securing housing or…

AUSTIN, Texas - The City of Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office and Trinity Center are partnering to extend the Trinity Center’s hours so people experiencing homelessness can find reprieve during the hottest parts of the day. Located at 304 E. 7th…

AUSTIN, Texas - The City of Austin and partners compassionately closed encampments at Barton Creek Greenbelt, Williamson Creek East, Indian Grass Prairie, and North Walnut Creek. The City welcomed 63 unhoused residents to the Northbridge and…