The 40-degree temperature drop has everyone in Central Texas bundled up this second week of October. Now imagine you’re subject to these jarring weather changes without the refuge of a permanent shelter, air-conditioning or a comfortable place to sleep. That’s
It’s hard to imagine with temperatures still near 100 degrees but Texas is going to be chilling off before you know it, and those living on the street will need to stay warm. Austin Humanists at Work holds a Winter Warmth
Austin Humanists at Work supports keeping homelessness decriminalized and moving our city toward housing first initiatives. There is a special session City Council meeting Wednesday, September 18th at 1pm and promote those wanting change to attend. Here is information from
Summer still hasn’t left Texas, but we were able to manage just fine. This is your September 2019 Recap! Even though the temperature wasn’t crazy hot, the Texas humidity ensured that things were stuffy. However, we had several volunteers come
After not only a fantastic corporate volunteer event but a successful giveaway in August, we are gearing up for a mid-month giveaway on September 15. Our giveaways start with setup at 8:40 a.m. with the line opening at 9 a.m.
Sometimes a simple thank you isn’t enough for a person who has given countless hours toward a job that never paid a single cent. Laura joined Austin Atheist Helping the Homeless May of 2014. According to a volunteer spotlight we
Summer may be coming to an end for those heading back to school but Texas heat hasn’t loosened its grip yet. Even though it was a hot morning this past Sunday, 37 volunteers came to hand out a plethora of
Our largest kit-making event ever was a huge success thanks to 60 first-time corporate volunteers and the cooperation of about a dozen Austin Humanists at Work regulars. In three hours (plus setup and tear-down), volunteers assembled: 1,500 feminine hygiene kits
We’ve been very busy doing a lot of behind-the-scenes work in early August preparing for the monthly giveaway, but also two other big initiatives: our largest corporate volunteer event ever, and tackling the reorganization and relocation of our storage facility
It was a hot and humid July morning, but we were able to handle a good sized line with a bunch of awesome volunteers. This is your Austin Humanists at Work July 2019 recap! Some of our regular volunteers couldn’t