Austin Street Center

Did you know that the Connector Project operated by Austin Street Center provides FREE rides for over 3,000 individuals annually experiencing homelessness?

Passengers are taken to locations such as Parkland Health, the Social Security office, Food Stamp office, The Salvation Army, and more.

This June, the Connector had the highest number of passengers for the 2023-2024 year due to the summer heat and we thank these local partners for funding this important initiative that helps the homeless get back on their feet:

• City of Dallas - City Hall
• Dallas Area Rapid Transit (Official DART page)
• First Presbyterian Church of Dallas
• North Texas Behavioral Health Authority
• OurCalling
• Salvation Army
• The Stewpot

🚨 The deals end soon but there’s still time to help Austin Street’s homeless clients when you purchase from our Amazon Urgent Needs Wishlist! 🚨

Some items our shelter residents need:
• Tide pods for laundry 🧺
• Bottled body wash 🧼
• Deodorant 🌼
• Women’s jeans (size 14 & 16) 👖

Packages will be delivered directly to our shelter and distributed to clients in need.

To view our full Amazon Wishlist and make purchases for the homeless visit:
https://amzn.to/3xZSPC6

Thank you in advance to our compassionate community – our work cannot be done YOU!

🎤 Big announcement🎤 Our 24th annual Humble Beginnings Luncheon on Friday, October 11 will feature co-host of NBC's Today Show with Hoda & Jenna, Jenna Bush Hager, as our keynote speaker!

This luncheon themed, What Does Hope Look Like? and presented by Nancy Ann & Ray Hunt will raise funds and awareness around the issues of homelessness in the city of Dallas and is co-chaired by Michelle Thomas, MBA and T. Dupree Scovell, with Elaine Agather serving as honorary chair.

Purchase your tickets and sponsorships today and find out more information about our luncheon at: https://austinstreet.org/event/humble-beginnings-luncheon/

Come help us serve our homeless neighbors🙏

If you’re looking for a way to make a difference in Dallas, we invite you to volunteer at Austin Street Center.

We welcome:

• corporate groups searching for team-building opportunities 👥
• families looking to spend quality time while doing genuine good 🌟
• individuals seeking solutions to support the homeless in Dallas 🙋🏽‍♀️
• religious organizations, civic associations, groups of friends, and more! 🙌

Our shelter is always accepting volunteers to provide meal service, help sort our donation room, work in our New Hope Garden, and more.

To sign up, visit: https://austinstreet.galaxydigital.com/need/index/24

We serve at Austin Street Center every month! Grab a group of 6 and make your way downtown on a Monday to serve our neighbors. We promise you won't regret the time you've spent serving! Email Angie at [email protected] to sign up. ⭐️

Austin Street Center is excited to be featured as this month's Local Spotlight for First United Bank!

During July, bank visitors can peruse this booth to learn about our shelter and how we meet the basic needs of the homeless.

We’re also grateful for First United's partnership as they volunteered to transport cots for our inclement weather shelter this past winter and provided financial literacy classes and lunch service to our clients.

Today, as we honor , we salute to freedom not just for our nation but also for our neighbors at Austin Street Center who are transitioning from homelessness to independence. Together, we can . 🏠🇺🇸

We would like to give a special Community Partner shoutout to The Gents Place for their continued support of our shelter over the past seven years! With over 3,000 haircuts performed in their pop-up barbershops at Austin Street, we thank you for your dedication to helping our clients feel and look extraordinary.

Austin Street Center is proud to share that our rapid re-housing program is one of the largest in Texas. This program offers rent assistance, housing location services, tenant education, and goal-setting support, allowing our guests to transition from Austin Street to a stable home. Learn how you can at www.austinstreet.org. 🩵🏡

We are thrilled to announce that Austin Street Center has been granted a $35,000 gift from Every Page Foundation in support of our Sisterhood Program! 🙌 This generous donation will provide vital resources such as life skills training and counseling to women experiencing homelessness and battling traumas. A heartfelt thank you to for empowering the women at our shelter! 💙

Huge shoutout to the amazing team at Westmount Realty Capital, LLC! ⭐ Your 40 volunteers filled our shelter with joy and positivity on their Service Event Day. Your generous contribution of 73 volunteer hours and 10 Welcome Home baskets is truly appreciated. Thank you for stopping by to .

This , 4XL & 5XL t-shirts and sweatpants are at the top of our donation list. Order directly from our Amazon wish list at https://a.co/9bRQipC or contact [email protected] to schedule your donation drop-off.

When the temperatures soar, the risks don't just involve physical health but mental health too. For our homeless neighbors, these impacts are felt even more deeply. Help Austin Street Center prepare our clients for the extreme heat by donating or volunteering at https://bit.ly/3IO2iON.

After overcoming a stroke, Mark found hope and support at Austin Street Center. ❤️ With the help of our employment resources and case managers, he obtained his Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission & Food Handler certifications, which allowed him to gain employment within sporting event concessions!

💙 Supporting our clients has never been so easy! Gift the essential items they need by simply adding items to your cart from our Amazon Wishlist. At checkout, select Austin Street Center's address (1717 Jeffries Street, Dallas, TX 75226) to send items directly to our residents.

Happy Juneteenth! Today, we celebrate freedom and honor the resilience of the Black community. At Austin Street Center, we stand united in our mission to end homelessness. To do so, we must also fight the systemic racism that has created a society where Black Americans are vastly overrepresented in the homeless population. Together, let's build a future where everyone has a safe place to call home.

With the climbing cost of living leading to a surge in evictions, our nation's unhoused population is growing faster than the rate of people exiting homelessness. Dive into USA TODAY's coverage for more insight.

The number of homeless people in America grew in 2023 as high cost of living took a toll There were more than 650,000 people in the U.S. experiencing homelessness in 2023, a double-digit percent increase from last year.

You have the power to make an impact on the homeless community as we prepare for the Texas heat. Go to https://bit.ly/3D5hm7M to help our clients receive the necessary items and support by planning their financial or in-kind donations.

Get your team involved in supporting vulnerable members of our community by signing up for a corporate day of service at Austin Street Center. We have several opportunities available throughout the year on our campus. Go to https://bit.ly/3z54xJ5 to learn more.

This , our shelter is requesting donations of bath towels and other essential items listed at https://amzn.to/3Oe0TUr. Donations can be dropped off at 1717 Jeffries Street, Dallas, TX 75226.

Did you know individuals aged 50 years and older are the fastest-growing group facing homelessness in the U.S.? Shockingly, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, these numbers are predicted to triple by 2030. There are many ways that your hands and heart can serve our community as we work to together - https://bit.ly/3z54xJ5.

The cycle of homelessness and incarceration is deeply rooted in sociodemographic factors, plus a wave of challenges such as mental health issues, substance use, and unemployment makes it all the more complex. Take a look at the recent report from the Texas Center for Justice and Equity showcasing how these intersections amplify this issue.

Return to Nowhere | Texas CJE Report Data Intersection and Demographics People experiencing homelessness are 11 times more likely to face incarceration when compared to the general population, and formerly incarcerated individuals are almost 10 times more likely to be homeless than the general public. In fact, the rate of homele...

Did you know that the mortality risk among the homeless population is about 3.5 times higher than their housed counterparts? Centre for Economic Policy Research - CEPR's first national analysis on US homeless mortality rates reveals startling disparities.

The first national calculation of mortality of the US homeless population It is well established that those with lower incomes tend to have worse health outcomes. But whether this relationship extends to the most disadvantaged in society – people experiencing homelessness – has rarely been examined. This column explores the relationship between homelessness and health...

Join Austin Street Center as a volunteer and uplift the lives of our residents. Every helping hand goes a long way in meal services, guest services, and more. Visit https://bit.ly/3z54xJ5 and click "Volunteer Now!" to get started.

As more than an emergency shelter, we provide a number of services to care for the homeless. By purchasing an item off our Amazon wishlist, you can help us continue our mission to . Bar soap is top of the list! Shop the latest shelter needs here: https://amzn.to/4aMSJee. 💙

Austin Street is thrilled to announce that we will be adding 20 additional beds for women in our general shelter next month! The additional beds are part of our plan to expand capacity, with a total of 60 new beds added for men and women through the end of the year.

Thanks in part to a gift from Lyda Hill Philanthropies, the new beds will mark a 14% increase in shelter capacity. This scaling of operations is critical as the shelter has been at or near capacity since January. We are so grateful to our community for supporting our mission!

👏 A big thank you to Southwest Airlines' Employee Resource Groups, Out & Proud@SWA and Women@SWA, for helping donate over 18K women's hygiene products to us and three other deserving organizations in Texas, Baltimore, and California. The women in our Sisterhood program are thrilled by your generous support!

“The funds raised will enable Austin Street Center to continue providing essential support and resources to those experiencing homelessness, empowering them to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.” - CEO Daniel Roby. Thank you, Park Cities People, for highlighting the overwhelming support we received at our No Place Like Home event.

Out & About: Austin Street Center ‘No Place Like Home’ - People Newspapers The ninth-annual event, held at the Fashion Industry Gallery, surpassed its fundraising goal by $80,000.

🧥 As the cold weather hits Dallas, our clients are in need of jackets, coats, and outerwear. Learn how you can spread warmth to our clients this winter season through in-kind donations at https://bit.ly/3D5hm7M. .

Special shoutout to these incredible 8th graders from Mabank Junior High School who hosted a Socktober sock drive for our clients! They not only delivered their generous donation but also took the time to learn about the shelter during a fascinating orientation and tour.

Their curiosity and manners impressed everyone, with teachers saying the 🧦 drive was well worth it to provide the students with this education and exposure.

Check out our amazing new addition to Austin Street Center - our "She Shed"! Thanks to the hardworking volunteers from the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas, women in our Sisterhood Program have a peaceful space to breathe, heal, and take a break from their classes and training.

Special thanks to NBC DFW for featuring this heartwarming news on NBC 5's Wake Up to ! 🩵

North Texas volunteers build shed to support women healing from trauma The space will allow women in Austin Street Shelter program to take a break from classes and training.