News & Events - In the News March 2010 - Austin American-Statesman Getting to know the homeless
An article featuring the story of Jim Briggs, a Front Steps' Board Member who experienced homelessness, by Statesman Philanthropy columnist, Andrea Ball. February 2010 - KVUE Austin Homeless Counted to Assess Needs and Funding
An article on this year's Homeless Count & Survey by News 8's Harlan Schmidt February 2010 - KUT Fewer Counters for 2010 Homeless Tally
A report from KUT's Moses Buchele explaining complications in this year's count January 2010 - KVUE A Day of Wellness for Austin's Homeless
Reporter Quita Culpepper covers the MLK Day of Wellnedss, hosted by Front Steps' Keep Austin Housed AmeriCorps Program. January 2010 - Austin American-Statesman Helping the sick and homeless
An article about the Front Steps' Recuperative Care Program by Statesman Philanthropy columnist, Andrea Ball. December 2009 - KVUE 4 1/2 year old teaches, learns lessons about compassion
Reporter Clara Tuma brings holiday cheer through a heartwarming story about a young girl who conducted a blanket drive for Front Steps. December 2009 - Austin American-Statesman An Austin Nativity Scene turns into a different kind of shelter
Lynn Goodman-Strauss of the Mary House Catholic Worker shares the story of the origins of the Cold Weather Shelter Program. December 2009 - News 8 Austin Freezing Temps Drive Homeless Shelters to Capacity
Reporter Jenna Hiller shares information about how the cold weather impacts Austin's homeless and the organizations that serve them. December 2009 - KEYE Groups Offer Shelter During Freeze
KEYE Reporter Stephanie Serna details the Cold Weather Shelter Plan and informs the Austin community about Front Steps' need for blankets. Click here for a list of donation needs. December 2009 - KUT 90.5 Austin Prepares for Snow
KUT reporter Crystal Chavez outlines Austin's preparations for its first snow of the winter season. November 2009 - Austin American-Statesman A Day of Help for the Homeless
Joshunda Sanders reports on the Homeless Resource Fair, held on Saturday, November 14, 2009. November 2009 - KUT 90.5 A Helping Hand for Austin's Homeless
KUT reporter Erika Aguilar provides coverage about the Homeless Resource Fair and Annual Art from the Streets Show and Sale that took place during the weekend of November 14-15, 2009. October 2009 - Austin American-Statesman Editorial: Whose sensibilities would be spared by expanded ban in Austin?
The Statesman Editorial Board addresses the proposed expansion of Austin's panhandling ordinance, featuring quotes from Front Steps' Executive Director, Helen Varty, about the organization's support of the proposed changes to the ordinance. October 2009 - Austin Chronicle Faces of Homelessness
Chronicle writer Marc Savlov presents a view of the homeless versus the houseless, citing statistics about homelessness in Austin and putting a face on those experiencing homelessness in our local community. The Latest Proposal
Michael King provides an update on the proposed expansion of Austin's existing panhandling ordinance, along with the education campaign that is to accompany it. DAA Proposes New Anti-Solicitation Ordinance
The Austin Chronicle provides links to Austin's existing solicitation ordinance, the "Solutions for Homeless Chronic Alcoholics in Austin" white paper, the proposal by the Downtown Austin Alliance to strengthen the solicitation ordinance, and a report about solicitation released in December 2008. September 2009 - Austin American-Statesman Editorial: A Safe Place for Homeless Alcoholics to do their Drinking?
Ken Herman highlights proposals presented in a white paper entitled "Solutions for Homeless Chronic Alcoholics in Austin," released by ECHO (Ending Community Homelessness Coalition) with financial support from Front Steps. July 2009 - KXAN More Donations Needed During Heat Wave
During the summer heat, Front Steps reaches out to the community to ask for hot weather related items such as hats, bandanas, and sunscreen for our homeless neighbors. To learn more about how you can make a difference with in-kind donations, please visit our wish list. May 2009 - Austin Business Journal Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2009 - FINALISTS
Front Steps' Executive Director, Helen Varty, has been selected as a finalist for the 2009 Ernst & Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award, which recognizes extraordinary nonprofit leaders. March 2009 - KUT 90.5 PR Firm Schools Austin Non Profits
Local public relations firm TateAustinHahn chose ten groups, including Front Steps, to join free workshops on how to market themselves. February 2009 - KXAN Lighting up city streets to curb crime
A group of nonprofits, including Front Steps, are hoping to curb crime downtown by lighting up city streets. January 2009 - People Magazine A Good, Hard Kick
This is an inspiring story about a Front Steps client who made it all the way to the Homeless World Cup, in Melbourne Australia, by playing street soccer with Austin’s homeless soccer team. December 2008 - KEYE Austinites reach out to homeless on freeze nights
On nights that the temperature is expected to fall below 32 or 35 and freezing rain, Front Steps, along with the host churches, City of Austin, Salvation Army and Cap Metro, shelter homeless individuals. November 2008 - The Austin Chronicle Art from the Streets
A documentary about one of the ARCH’s co-located partner agencies, Art from the Streets, captures how Austin's homeless population finds purpose in art. November 2008 - KEYE Some Austinites need extra help keeping warm
When the weather is expected to fall below 40 degrees, Front Steps distributes blankets. For more information on how to donate, email Dawn Perkins. September 2008 - Street Soccer USA Blog My Story: Tad Christie, USA National Team 2008
Austin’s very own homeless street soccer team, comprised of members from the ARCH and surrounding social services, not only made it to DC, but one of the players was chosen to play for the US Homeless Street Soccer Team in the Homeless World Cup! August 2007 - Austin Business Journal Nonprofit targets team-building companies to grow revenue
To learn more about Front Steps’ team building workshop, Fired Up!, read this article from the Austin Business Journal. If your business would like to participate, please email Amber Fogarty.
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