
News & Insights
SXSW Panel Looks at National Housing Shortage—and How Austin is Responding
Cities across the nation are facing the same housing crunch that Austin has spent recent years trying to correct…
HUD Cuts Could Endanger Portion of More Than $15M in Federal Housing Funds
The city could see significant disruptions to its affordable housing and homelessness programs as a result of proposed federal budget cuts…
Need Help Finding Housing?
The first step is to complete a needs assessment coordinated by the End Community Housing Organization (ECHO).
City of Austin & Urban Alchemy Add Additional Shelter Beds
The City of Austin is reopening a downtown homeless shelter…
Downtown Salvation Army to Close for Good in Two Weeks
Nonprofit plans to sell the property, offered little advance notice.
SAFE Sleep Shelter for Women Reopens
The Salvation Army Downtown Shelter announces their SAFE SLEEP Program for women living on the streets.
Nearly $7 Million Awarded to City of Austin for More Affordable Housing
The City of Austin received $6.7 million to develop, assess, and implement housing plans to help create more affordable housing.
Progress Report: Tackling Homelessness in Austin
Progress on tackling homelessness a year after Austin’s vote to reinstate the camping ban.
Mobile Shower Schedule for The Other Ones Foundation
When COVID-19 hit in early 2020, we rolled out our second major program, the Mobile Hygiene Clinic.
Experiencing Homelessness?
Please complete this survey to help you find a housing solution…
Feds Grant $88 Million to Combat Homelessness in Texas
Texans experiencing homelessness will receive millions of dollars in grant money…
Access to Free Meals for the Homeless is Changing in Austin's Downtown
Organizations helping to combat homelessness are changing the way they are serving meals to downtown's homeless…
State Awards $500K to City of Austin for Homelessness Initiatives
The city of Austin will receive $513,732 in funding to combat homelessness thanks to a grant from the state.
2017: Where Do We Stand?
The January 2017 annual Point-in-Time Count identified 2,036 people…
Are you, or someone you know, experiencing homelessness and seeking resources?
ECHO provides community resources available to help individuals and families…
Cold Weather Shelters Needed
This winter, we need information from locations that are interested in providing additional homeless shelter spaces.
Street Stories Portrait Project
The idea for Street Stories began as a tiny voice in my head…
Adult Education Classes at Manos de Cristo
Manos de Cristo will be registering for Fall adult education classes…
Austin’s Mayoral Challenge: House our Heroes
ECHO is thrilled to be working alongside our dedicated partners to end veteran homelessness…