Week of Action to Support Ending Homelessness

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Thank you for your interest in the Week of Action to Support Ending Homelessness! This page shares engagement from the 2020 Week of Action. Look for more actions and engagement at SpeakUp Austin! and at www.austintexas.gov/homelessness.

Join us THIS WEEK as organizations and individuals across Austin take actions to support ending homelessness!

Even during a pandemic, every person can act in their own way to help end homelessness. Whether you are a long-time activist or just finding your voice, you can be part of the movement to make Austin a safe, caring, and thriving community for all.

This first ever Week of Action to Support Ending Homelessness is a seven day campaign empowering community members to be part of the change in our city. Each day has a different different theme, allowing participants to choose an action that is accessible and meaningful to them. After all, the true success of this campaign will come folks like you amplifying the call and demonstrating what's possible when we work together toward a common goal.

  • Thursday, 8/27 - Prepare for our Week of Action
  • Friday, 8/28 - Learn about homelessness in our community
  • Saturday, 8/29 - Create something to help end homelessness
  • Sunday, 8/30 - Share what you have created, #HelpNotHide
  • Monday, 8/31 - Call on our community to take action
  • Tuesday, 9/1 - Give what you can to keep momentum going
  • Wednesday, 9/2 - Thank the helpers all around us

Leading up to and during the Week of Action, this page will operate as our hub for sharing ideas, actions, and impact!

For more information and resources to be part of the Week of Action visit the City of Austin Homelessness Get Involved page.

You can also access ideas, language, links and graphics through our Week of Action Toolkit!

Join us THIS WEEK as organizations and individuals across Austin take actions to support ending homelessness!

Even during a pandemic, every person can act in their own way to help end homelessness. Whether you are a long-time activist or just finding your voice, you can be part of the movement to make Austin a safe, caring, and thriving community for all.

This first ever Week of Action to Support Ending Homelessness is a seven day campaign empowering community members to be part of the change in our city. Each day has a different different theme, allowing participants to choose an action that is accessible and meaningful to them. After all, the true success of this campaign will come folks like you amplifying the call and demonstrating what's possible when we work together toward a common goal.

  • Thursday, 8/27 - Prepare for our Week of Action
  • Friday, 8/28 - Learn about homelessness in our community
  • Saturday, 8/29 - Create something to help end homelessness
  • Sunday, 8/30 - Share what you have created, #HelpNotHide
  • Monday, 8/31 - Call on our community to take action
  • Tuesday, 9/1 - Give what you can to keep momentum going
  • Wednesday, 9/2 - Thank the helpers all around us

Leading up to and during the Week of Action, this page will operate as our hub for sharing ideas, actions, and impact!

For more information and resources to be part of the Week of Action visit the City of Austin Homelessness Get Involved page.

You can also access ideas, language, links and graphics through our Week of Action Toolkit!

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  • Thank you!!

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    “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead

    Thanks to everyone who has been part of our first Week of Action to Support Ending Homelessness! Your actions matter - so for our last day let's take time to thank the folks who are out in the community serving those in need. 

    Who are you thanking today?

  • What will we give?

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    Today we are giving what we can to support those experiencing homelessness and to invest in a city without homelessness. Whether you are giving your time, your perspective, your hope, your encouragement, your skills or your dollars, you are making a meaningful difference in our community.

    Not sure where to put your resources? The Austin Chronicle posted a helpful list of great organizations earlier this year. 

    Share what you are giving today!

  • Who are we calling to join us?

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    On call day, share who you are calling on and what action you're asking them to take!

  • What are we sharing today?

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    Today's theme for action is sharing: what can we give to others that will help with the experience or impact of homelessness? 

  • What are we creating today?

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    Today's theme is to create something - a car pack, a hygiene kit, a card, a story, a video - that addresses the experience or impact of homelessness. 

    Share what you, your organization, and/or your family are creating today!

  • What should we LEARN today?

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    Learning about the experience and impacts of homelessness on individuals, families and communities can help us all become stronger advocates. What are you learning or hope that others will learn today?

  • What ideas do you have for the Week of Action?

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    With seven days and seven themes for action, there are countless possibilities to engage, inspire and make a difference. Share your ideas for the different days/themes to spark ideas and get others excited to act!

    Prepare + Learn + Create + Share + Call + Give + Thank