News & Events - Press Releases

May 3, 2010
Celebrating 45 years of Service In Your Neighborhood!
“Domestic Peace Corps”; “Volunteers in Action”; “Change Makers”; AmeriCorps members have been given many titles over the years, but who is Austin AmeriCorps? This May, we want everyone to know the truth about AmeriCorps – our mission, our focus, and how you can become a fan of Austin AmeriCorps Week.

January 21, 2010
Keep Austin Housed Homeless Wellness Fair a Success
3rd Annual Keep Austin Housed MLK Day of Wellness a success for Austin's homeless neighbors.

January 15, 2010
The City of Austin Provides Shelter for Homeless Pets During Freeze Nights
Front Steps is committed to providing shelter for our homeless neighbors 365 days a year and, on freeze
nights, encourages individuals to come to the ARCH to coordinate shelter for their pets.

January 14, 2010
How You Can Help Our Homeless Neighbors During the Winter Months
Provides information about how you can help our homeless neighbors during the winter months.

January 4, 2010
Keep Austin Housed to Offer Wellness Fair for the City’s Homeless

December 7, 2009
Holiday Donation Guide
Provides information about our holiday needs and donation acceptance procedures.

December 3, 2009
Providing Shelter for the Homeless as the Temperature Drops

April 29, 2009
Helen Varty Selected as Finalist for 2009 Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award

December 1, 2008
Burlington Coat Factory, One Warm Coat and Good Morning America Partner to Provide Coats to the Homeless

November 17, 2008
Thousands of Blankets and Sleeping Bags Needed for Homeless Community

June 17, 2008
Austin’s Homeless to Compete in National Soccer Tournament

April 8, 2008
Keep Austin Housed AmeriCorps Members Working Hard to End Homelessness

January 17, 2008
Front Steps’ Executive Director Awarded MBA