Cold Weather Shelters Needed

Message from Front Steps, managers of the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless I know the hotter temps of the summer are still here, but it’s time to start thinking about the Cold Weather Shelter for this winter.  I’d first like to say thank you to every church and...

Street Stories Portrait Project

http://www.streetstories.info   The idea for Street Stories began as a tiny voice in my head whispering that it was time to use the gift God gave me to give back. I am an artist-primarily a portrait artist. My favorite subjects, and probably not coincidentally,...

Number of Homeless Students In AISD Rise 30% Last Two Years

The number of homeless students in Austin ISD is rising sharply, according to the latest numbers released by non-profit group HousingWorks Austin. Using district statistics, the non-profit calculated that the number of students without a permanent address in AISD...

Adult Education Classes @ Manos de Cristo

Manos de Cristo will be registering for Fall adult education classes (English as a Second Language, Computer Literacy, Citizenship, and Adult Basic Education in Spanish) on August 18th 9 am-12 pm and 5-8 pm and August 19th 5-8 pm. New students must register in person...