Front Steps was formed in 1997 as the Capital Area Homeless Alliance in response to a recommendation of the Community Action Network’s 1996 Comprehensive Plan for Addressing Homelessness. From its founding, our philosophy has been that all people deserve the dignity of a safe place to call home.

Front Steps manages the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) via a contract with the City of Austin. In the early years, we served 50-75 homeless clients a day from a small storefront location in downtown Austin. Today, Front Steps provides day resources to over 800 homeless men and women daily at 7th and Neches and provides emergency overnight shelter to 215 men each night. With support from the City of Austin, Front Steps has transformed the ARCH from a day drop-in center with limited services into a 24/7 social service center providing shelter, showers, basic needs, comprehensive case management / support services, and permanent supportive housing programs. Eight other homeless service providers are co-located at the ARCH, making many of the area’s homeless resources available under one roof.

In addition to shelter services, Front Steps has also created a substance abuse intervention program known as Streets of Hope and a respite program for medically fragile men and women known as the Central Texas Recuperative Care Project. Through US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Front Steps also provides both transitional and permanent housing programs. And through the generous in-kind contributions of the community and Front Steps volunteers, homeless men and women have found a resource in Front Steps for blankets, used winter coats, socks, work shoes and an assortment of household goods to launch them forward on their journey away from homelessness.

Donate 

Together, we can restore hope to Austin’s most vulnerable citizens and guide them home. Donations are managed and processed through our partner, JustGive. You may select to make a one time or recurring monthly donation to Front Steps. Just Give administers immediate tax receipts. 

Volunteers

 We welcome volunteers who are passionate about helping Front Steps restore hope to the homeless in Austin by dedicating their time, energy, and skills. If you feel a call to help those less fortunate and want to raise awareness about homelessness and poverty, then Front Steps may be the right place for you! 

Do you feel comfortable working with homeless and formerly homeless individuals?

Are you able to volunteer your time on a weekly or monthly basis?

Do you agree with our philosophy that all people deserve the dignity of a safe place to call home?

Are you committed to restoring hope to homeless men and women?

Are you over the age of 18, or are you volunteering with a parent/guardian?

If you answered yes to these questions, click here to see what volunteer opportunities we have.

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