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9K/4.5K
9,000 individuals experienced homelessness in Austin in 2019 / 4,500 of them were served by Front Steps
70%
Of the individuals experiencing homelessness in Austin report past trauma or abuse causing their current homelessness
1K+
More than 1,000 brand new, full size blankets were donated in our 2020 Blanket Drive (Gratitude!)
400+
Front Steps houses over 400 individuals a year in safe, stable housing
2 weeks ago
As you can imagine, those of us working with individuals experiencing homelessness have critical needs for bottled water. Are you or your organization able to contribute bottled water, please? If you are, know we are profoundly grateful.
Option A: If you can deliver bottled water to the shelter at 500 East Seventh Street in downtown Austin, we can accept deliveries for the next few days between 11 am and 3 pm.
Option B: If you would like to make a contribution of bottled water, please contact development@frontsteps.org for more information.
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Austin Water | AustinTexas.gov
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Awards & Recognition Austin Water was recognized as a 2020 Utility of the Future Today by the Water Environment Federation, Water Research Foundation, WateReuse, and National Association of Clean Water Agencies for its commitment to Effective Utility Management principles and community outreach/enga... - Likes: 6
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2 weeks ago
New York and New Jersey are IN THE HOUSE!
News of our blanket drive and need for donations was picked up by The New York Times, the Today Show News, and NBC News... and people who know how to handle snow and ice and freezing temps are being incredibly supportive of our situation here in central Texas. (We also have a member of our Board of Directors who lived in NY for years...we suspect he's also spreading the news!) Sending TEXAS size thanks to the big-hearted folks in New York and New Jersey who are donating and sending blankets.
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How to Help People in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana
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These organizations are providing food, supplies and shelter to devastated communities. If you want to give aid, here are some research pointers. Ordered 10 blankets for you from Walmart, should be there on March 1st. God bless from NC.
10 blankets should arrive today.Arrives by Wed, Feb 24 by end of day
In Transit
Product Image
Shipped by Walmart.com
Wed, Feb 24
7:10 am
In transit
HUTCHINS, TX
Tue, Feb 23
6:05 pm
In transit
DFW AIRPORT, TX
5:57 am
Left FedEx origin facility
OLATHE, KS
Mon, Feb 22
6:41 pm
Arrived at FedEx location
OLATHE, KS
1:14 pm
Shipment information sent to FedEx
12:00 am
Picked up
2 weeks ago
This. News of the freezing weather in Austin and the impact it is having on individuals experiencing homelessness is being shared on news media around the country. And donations are coming in from Seattle, NYC, and Brooklyn. From people who care in Idaho, California, Georgia, Minnesota, Washington, Arizona, and countless other places on the map. Practical magic. A blanket or a donation to help with a critical need. THANK YOU ALL. THANK YOU.
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2 weeks ago
As you can imagine, those of us working with individuals experiencing homelessness have critical needs for bottled water. Are you or your organization able to contribute bottled water, please? If you are, know we are profoundly grateful.
Option A: If you can deliver bottled water to the shelter at 500 East Seventh Street in downtown Austin, we can accept deliveries for the next few days between 11 am and 3 pm.
Option B: If you would like to make a contribution of bottled water, please contact development@frontsteps.org for more information.
www.austintexas.gov/content/austin-water ... See MoreSee Less

Austin Water | AustinTexas.gov
www.austintexas.gov
Awards & Recognition Austin Water was recognized as a 2020 Utility of the Future Today by the Water Environment Federation, Water Research Foundation, WateReuse, and National Association of Clean Water Agencies for its commitment to Effective Utility Management principles and community outreach/enga...- Likes: 6
- Shares: 0
- Comments: 0
2 weeks ago
New York and New Jersey are IN THE HOUSE!
News of our blanket drive and need for donations was picked up by The New York Times, the Today Show News, and NBC News... and people who know how to handle snow and ice and freezing temps are being incredibly supportive of our situation here in central Texas. (We also have a member of our Board of Directors who lived in NY for years...we suspect he's also spreading the news!) Sending TEXAS size thanks to the big-hearted folks in New York and New Jersey who are donating and sending blankets.
urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.nytimes.com_2021_02_18_us_how-2Dto-2Dhelp-2Dstor... ... See MoreSee Less

How to Help People in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana
urldefense.proofpoint.com
These organizations are providing food, supplies and shelter to devastated communities. If you want to give aid, here are some research pointers.Ordered 10 blankets for you from Walmart, should be there on March 1st. God bless from NC.
10 blankets should arrive today.Arrives by Wed, Feb 24 by end of day In Transit Product Image Shipped by Walmart.com Wed, Feb 24 7:10 am In transit HUTCHINS, TX Tue, Feb 23 6:05 pm In transit DFW AIRPORT, TX 5:57 am Left FedEx origin facility OLATHE, KS Mon, Feb 22 6:41 pm Arrived at FedEx location OLATHE, KS 1:14 pm Shipment information sent to FedEx 12:00 am Picked up
2 weeks ago
This. News of the freezing weather in Austin and the impact it is having on individuals experiencing homelessness is being shared on news media around the country. And donations are coming in from Seattle, NYC, and Brooklyn. From people who care in Idaho, California, Georgia, Minnesota, Washington, Arizona, and countless other places on the map. Practical magic. A blanket or a donation to help with a critical need. THANK YOU ALL. THANK YOU.
frontsteps.org/get-involved/ ... See MoreSee Less