Six decades of ensuring our neighbors have safe housing and the resources they need to rebuild well-being is only possible because of community members like you. We invite you to join us in celebrating ending homelessness together at any (or all) of these special events this year! Follow the link for more information. https://ow.ly/RWnV50QpbIt
Caritas of Austin
Non-profit Organizations
Austin, TX 2,542 followers
We prevent and end homelessness for people in Greater Austin.
About us
Caritas of Austin believes that when every person has a stable place to call home, they can realize their full potential and contribute to our community. We build wellbeing by making sure that people have a safe home, access to healthy groceries, jobs that provide a reliable living wage, and educational opportunities to learn life skills. All of us need a sturdy foundation and layers of support in our lives to thrive; that’s what creates a strong community. Our innovative, personalized and proven approach to building wellbeing and ending homelessness creates a more vibrant Austin for everyone. OUR MISSION We prevent and end homelessness for people in Greater Austin. GET INVOLVED Volunteers are helping create a more vibrant Austin for all as they partner with staff members and clients to build wellbeing. Whether it’s serving a nutritious lunch, working with clients directly to achieve their life goals, or supporting staff members to make our programs even stronger, you are helping end homelessness together. Become a volunteer - work directly with clients, serve lunch in our Community Kitchen, or provide staff with administrative support: http://www.caritasofaustin.org/get-involved/volunteer Join our Community Advisory Board - we are always looking for diverse community professionals and leaders to promote awareness in the community, provide advisory support, and ensure long-term sustainability through resource development. Contact Amy Jackson, [email protected] for more information. Join the Caritas team - View current job openings: https://www.caritasofaustin.org/who-we-are/careers/
- Website
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http://www.caritasofaustin.org
External link for Caritas of Austin
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, TX
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1964
Locations
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Primary
611 Neches Street
Austin, TX 78701, US
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9027 Northgate Blvd
Austin, TX 78758, US
Employees at Caritas of Austin
Updates
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Creating and donating care kits is one of the easiest ways to get involved with Caritas of Austin! As the temperature moves toward triple digits, Beat the Heat Packs and Snack Packs are essential to ensuring that every member of our community can stay healthy and as cool as possible. Care kits provide direct assistance to Austinites experiencing homelessness and are vital to families and individuals’ physical and emotional well-being. Go to https://lnkd.in/dEYBytwg or contact Hana Garner at [email protected] today to donate a care kit and make a difference. #caritasofaustin #carekits #volunteeropportunity #beattheheatpacks #snackpacks #nonprofit #summer #giveback #community #Austin
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Have you ever been curious about how to optimize your engagement with digital media? Have you ever wished your nonprofit was featured more prominently in the news? Check out our new blog to get insights and answers to all your questions from an organization with six decades of experience! Click https://lnkd.in/gxc_HmMa to learn today. #caritasofaustin #inthemedia #digitalmedia #mediaengagement #60thanniversary #nonprofit #giveback #television #radio #newspaper #podcast #video #Austin
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At Caritas of Austin, we have been working with the media for over 60 years to share our mission of ending homelessness in Austin. Here are some of our diverse moments in the media recounting our six decades of work! Stay tuned for more insights into how Caritas of Austin’s engagement with the media helped us achieve our 60th anniversary milestone. #caritasofaustin #inthemedia #60thanniversary #nonprofit #giveback #Austin
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Help yourself and your community feel good this June with Caritas of Austin and Austin Subaru! If you purchase a new car this month, Austin Subaru will donate $50 to one of six charities of your choice, including Caritas of Austin! If you’re not in the market for a car, you can still get in on the fun by visiting YARD BAR and ordering a Fat Tire Ale! 15% of all proceeds will be donated to Caritas of Austin and five other local nonprofits. Don’t know where to start? Stop by Austin Subaru and come see the joy of giving for yourself! #caritasofaustin #dogoodfeelgood #austinsubaru #yardbar #giveback #getinvolved #nonprofit #Austin
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We ❤️ our volunteers! On Tuesday, Caritas of Austin threw a party to show appreciation for all our incredible volunteers. We would not be able to end homelessness without the generous support of the individuals and groups who gift us their time and energy, and we are deeply grateful for their contributions. Thank you to Amy's Ice Creams for donating free ice cream coupons, Pinthouse for hosting our event, and Texas Tees for our custom tumblers! If you or your group would like to learn more about the many volunteer opportunities available at Caritas of Austin, please contact Hana Garner at [email protected]! #caritasofaustin #volunteerappreciation #amysicecream #pinthousebrewing #texastees #volunteeropportunity #giveback #nonprofit #Austin
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Yesterday, 9 members of our Board of Directors had the opportunity to volunteer in our Community Kitchen! Serving 250 meals each day, the Community Kitchen provides volunteers with a unique opportunity to give back to our community and connect with others. Thank you to all our volunteers for your hard work, time, and commitment to making Austin more vibrant for all! If you or your organization would like to volunteer in our Community Kitchen, please contact Hana Garner at [email protected]. #caritasofaustin #communitykitchen #boardofdirectors #volunteeropportunity #giveback #nonprofit #Austin
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Yesterday, 9 members of our Board of Directors had the opportunity to volunteer in our Community Kitchen! Serving 250 meals each day, the Community Kitchen provides volunteers with a unique opportunity to give back to our community and connect with others. Thank you to all our volunteers for your hard work, time, and commitment to making Austin more vibrant for all! If you or your organization would like to volunteer in our Community Kitchen, please contact Hana Garner at [email protected]. #caritasofaustin #communitykitchen #boardofdirectors #volunteeropportunity #giveback #nonprofit #Austin
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This Monday, we are continuing to honor Caritas of Austin's 60 years of ending homelessness in Austin with a look back at more of our memorable moments in the media! See you next Monday to keep learning about how we have been making Austin more vibrant for all since 1964. #caritasofaustin #60years #endinghomelessness #media #inthemedia #nonprofit #Austin
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In addition to our housing, healthy food, employment, and education programs, Caritas of Austin provides walk in services to all members of our community. Our front desk personnel, Esme and Jennifer, are key ambassadors of Caritas of Austin and work every day to help our neighbors access the resources they need to maintain their well-being while experiencing homelessness. To sponsor or donate the vital resources our front provides, click the link in our bio and then come visit us at 611 Neches Street! #caritasofaustin #frontdesk #employeeappreciation #nonprofit #volunteeropportunity #Austin #611NechesStreet