The City of Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office on Thursday announced that it managed to bring more than 100 homeless people into a temporary shelter ahead of Christmas and New Year’s. Reportedly, the effort primarily focused on homeless camps in the St. Johns and Riverside Meadows areas. The Northbridge and Southbridge Shelters took in 50 people combined, while 55 people were offered shelter at the Marshalling Yard.
“I am proud of our dedicated staff and partners’ efforts to bring over 100 individuals experiencing homelessness indoors as we approach the holiday season,” said David Gray, City of Austin Homeless Strategy Officer. “Providing shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness, especially before the holidays, is a critical step in ensuring that everyone has a safe and warm place to call home during this season. This effort reflects our commitment to offer not just temporary relief, but long-term resources so our most vulnerable neighbors can find stability and rebuild their lives. This is just one step in our ongoing mission to end homelessness in Austin, and we look forward to bringing more people indoors in the new year.”
The HEAL Initiative has moved more than 960 homeless people from high-risk camps into the Northbridge and Southbridge shelters.
