In the wake of the global pandemic and national emergency due to COVID-19, Austin Humanists at Work is taking extra precautions to protect the health the safety of the individuals we serve and our volunteers. The board of directors has
Amplify Austin Day 2020
For the second year in a row, Austin Humanists at Work will be participating in Amplify Austin Day, all 24 hours on Thursday, March 5th, 2020. Last year our organization reached our goal of $1,000 that helped us purchase many
February 2020 Recap
There were so…many…volunteers! And there 100 sleeping bags! This is the recap of the Austin Humanists at Work February 2020. Our February giveaway was a huge success. We had approximately 70 volunteers helping distribute basic living supplies to about 165
What we need for the Feb. 23 Austin Humanists at Work Giveaway
Happy February! We are expecting another busy giveaway on February 23rd. We are testing out a slightly shifted setup spot for the event, so look for the blue canopy, yellow shirts, and our Austin Humanists at Work sign. In February,
February Books and Bras Drive
Underwear is something we can never get enough and bras are almost always overlooked as something people look for who come to our giveaways. For the month of February we’re asking for donations of their lightly used and clean bras.
January 2020 Recap
Austin Humanists at Work Extend a Helping Hand…Happy New Year! This is your January recap! Even though it’s January, we were treated to some favorable weather for our giveaway this Sunday. Many of our volunteers wore jackets, but the temps
Warmth items, hand sanitizer, emergency blankets and more items we need for the January 26 Giveaway
A new year is underway and we have been busy behind the scenes getting ready for 2020. Earlier this month, four volunteers spent a few hours organizing and doing inventory in our storage unit, which is sponsored by a generous
December 2019 Recap
This Sunday, we had 200 individuals pass through our lines (both living supplies and food) that were expertly staffed by approximately 50 caring volunteers. It was a great giveaway. December tends to be a busy month for us. We have
What we need for the December 15th ATXHAW Giveaway
Winter is very unpredictable in Central Texas. 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 the reality for our clients and we hope this
Just Because it’s the holidays
The holidays are here again and what can be a better time than the holidays to do a Just Because Bag drive. Just Because bags are little brown paper bags, decorated and filled with items we don’t usually give on the