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home improvement stores and donation centers • 13804 US-183 Hwy, Austin • www.austinhabitat.org/get-involved Caritas of Austin Derived from the Latin word meaning love or charity, Caritas of Austin aims to prevent and end homelessness in the Austin area. • Sample activities: Packaging care kits, prepare and serve lunch, one-on-one work with individuals, pick- up and deliver donations • 611 Neches St., Austin • www.caritasofaustin.org Charlie Center Charlie Center is a homeless navigation center that provides services to help homeless individuals work toward finding permanent housing and offers hospitality and health care to meet physical needs. • Sample activities: serve on the food hospitality team, distribute mail to guests, and help set up and clean up for events
housing to families, veterans, seniors and people with disabilities. There are also programs for students, tax help, and other financial assistance and education programs. • Sample activities: Mentor students, offer social and moral support, accompany individuals grocery shopping • 3000 S. I-35, Ste. 300, Austin • 512-447-2026 Lifeworks Austin Founded in 1998, this nonprofit offers nearly 20 different programs for young adults and youth experiencing homelessness, trauma or abuse. • Sample activities: host gatherings, provide meals to those experiencing homelessness, sponsor an individual or family for the holidays. • 3700 S. 1st, Austin • www.lifeworksaustin.org SAFE Alliance The nonprofit has been helping those who have experienced sexual or domestic violence in the Austin area and has an array of programs for housing, prevention, education and more. • Sample activities: make hygiene and bedding kits, organize outings for children, work at events • P.O. Box 19454, Austin • www.safeaustin.org
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Keep Austin Fed Keep Austin Fed is a food rescue nonprofit that reduces hunger and helps the environment by connecting surplus food with our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. • Sample activities: food rescue runners, food sorters, set up/distribute food at free mobile food markets • 3903 S. Congress Ave, #40760 • www.keepaustinfed.org Mobile Loaves & Fishes Mobile Loaves & Fishes’ mission is to provide food and clothing, cultivate community and promote dignity to those in need. • Sample activities: organize, prepare and deliver meals. • 9301 Hog Eye Rd., Ste. 950, Austin • www.mlf.org
Housing support
• 12675 Research Blvd., Austin • www.thecharliecenter.org
Austin Habitat for Humanity Austin Habitat for Humanity dedicates its resources to building homes for individuals. • Sample activities: constructing new homes, working on home repair projects, supporting ReStores, discount
Foundation Communities The growing nonprofit has more than two dozen communities to provide affordable and alternative
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