It's that special time of the year when we focus on the things we're thankful for. At HousingWorks Austin, we are particularly thankful to be part of a city that sets the standard for compassion. With housing prices continuing to soar, leaving families and individuals in crisis, Austin leaders and residents could look the other way, but time and time again, choose instead to lend a helping hand.
HousingWorks is committed to seeking out effective ways for Austin to help those in need. That's why we are partnering with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas to bring together some of the brightest minds in the country and our city to explore the intersection between Housing and Economic Opportunity. Our summit, Housing + Economic Opportunity - Reimagining the American Dream, scheduled for Friday, February 9th, will examine ways housing providers can partner with organizations that provide education, job opportunities and workforce training so everyone in our city, region and country can have access to income mobility.
Early bird registration is now open for the summit and that discount option will be offered through December 25th. Learn more about the summit on our website. We hope you will make plans to join us February 9th. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving weekend. -- Nora Linares-Moeller
Interim Executive Director, HousingWorks Austin
Summit to Explore Ways to Create Equitable Economic Opportunities
You can now save money by registering early for our summit, Housing + Economic Opportunity - Reimagining the American Dream. You can also learn much more about this exciting event, including the agenda, scheduled speakers and sponsorship opportunities on our website. Many thanks to our hosting partner Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and presenting sponsor JP Morgan Chase and Co.
Building Affordable Austin Bus Tour - Sponsored by Bank of America
The affordable housing landscape is ever changing in Austin. On October 27th, HousingWorks invited dozens of guests to take a tour through Austin to see some of the newest and most innovative affordable housing developments. Learn more about this event and view a photo gallery on our website.
Aldrich 51 - A Workforce Housing Wonderland - BOND FUNDED
After the above-mentioned HousingWorks bus tour, participants got a chance to take a guided tour of Aldrich 51, one of Austin's newest affordable, bond funded communities located in the Mueller Development. DMA Development has earmarked the bulk of the units for low-to-moderate income families, working couples, single parents and older adults. Many of those residents will be people who work in the Mueller Development. Follow the tour of Aldrich 51 in this Keep Austin Affordable video feature.
HousingWorks Launches Initiative to End Homelessness Among Families with Children - Forum Sponsored by Seton Healthcare Family, Part of Ascension
Austin has seen a successful initiative to end veteran homelessness in the city and the start of a coordinated effort to do the same for unaccompanied youth. Now HousingWorks is partnering with Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) to end homelessness for families with children. The initiative kicked off on November 16th with a panel discussion and the presentation of a proposed framework. Learn more on our website.
