House the Homeless, Inc., founded in 1989, is the oldest, all volunteer, action organization in Texas working to prevent and end homelessness. Our mission is education and advocacy around issues of homelessness. Our goal is prevention and doable solutions, including how to end to economic homelessness here and across the nation. HtH considers all homeless and formerly homeless individuals to be members of this 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit corporation. We strive to ensure that the makeup of our Board of Directors generally not fall below 50% of individuals who were formerly homeless or are currently experiencing homelessness.
New Board President: Will Hyatt
House the Homeless, Inc. is pleased to announce Will Hyatt as our new Board President. Elected at the recent Annual Meeting, Will moves into this leadership role after serving as Vice President. A longtime advocate and active member of HtH, Will brings deep commitment, lived experience awareness, and a strong vision for housing justice. We’re excited for his leadership in guiding our mission forward .
Pastor Will, as he is known, is actively meeting with City Council members and others. Following is an update from David Gray, the City’s Homeless Strategy Officer– a man with a heart for those experiencing homelessness. HtH continues to advocate for all being displaced, for their belongings to be retained, and more, as well as City budgeting of adequate housing resources.

Austin Homeless Strategy Update:
David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer, City of Austin
Encampment Transitions (Mid-Year)
– 28 individuals recently transitioned from a high-risk Country Club Creek encampment into shelters such as Northbridge, Southbridge, and the Marshalling Yard.
– In the past year, four camps—Barton Creek Greenbelt, Williamson Creek East, Indian Grass Prairie, and North Walnut Creek—were cleared, relocating 63 people into indoor settings.
– Since June 2021, nearly 1,024 individuals have been moved from unsafe camps into shelters through the HEAL Initiative.
Point-In-Time (PIT) Count
– 2025 PIT Count (Jan 25–26): 3,238 people counted in Austin–Travis County—1,661 sheltered and 1,577 unsheltered, marking the first time more individuals are counted as sheltered than those found to be unsheltered.
– 2024 HUD estimate: Approximately 2,975 individuals experiencing homelessness in Greater Austin—this includes both unsheltered individuals counted by volunteers and sheltered residents documented through emergency shelters, transitional housing, and safe havens.
For updated statistics regarding homelessness:
Events & News

Texas Flood Relief
KERR COUNTY, TX – July 2025 In response to the devastating Texas floods, House the Homeless Board President Will Hyatt and longtime advocate P.J. Liles have joined recovery efforts on the ground in Kerr County, one of the hardest-hit areas. Torrential rains caused the...

The House the Homeless (HtH) Plastic Pocket Resource Guides (18th Edition)
House the Homeless’ Plastic Pocket Resource Guides (18th Edition) remain available in limited supply. These durable, waterproof, fold-out guides were created by founder Richard R. Troxell to connect unhoused individuals with critical local resources—such as shelter,...

Special Plaque Dedication at 2023 HtH Memorial
Special Plaque Dedicationat 2023 HtH Memorial Richard R. Troxell and Cecilia B. Blanford were recognized as Founder and Co-Founder of House the Homeless, circa 1989, with a special plaque dedication. TREE OF REMEMBRANCE HOMELESSNESS It is the essence of...
Tentative Date: 2025 HtH Memorial Service
Tentative Date: January 1st, 2026 HtH HUGSS Event
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HUGSS Winter Survival Clothing, Party Planned 1-1-26
For decades, HtH has raised funds for HUGSS (hats, under-thermals, gloves, scarves and socks to gift to individual men, women, and youth experiencing homelessness in the greater Austin area. Details to come…
Texas Flood Relief
KERR COUNTY, TX – July 2025 In response to the devastating Texas floods, House the Homeless Board President Will Hyatt and longtime advocate P.J. Liles have joined recovery efforts on the ground in Kerr County, one of the hardest-hit areas. Torrential rains caused the...
2024 Year in Review
Please take a look and download House the Homeless's year in review for 2024. Click Here to Download PDF
Dedication/Blessing ceremony at the Basicilica
Watch the video from the Dedication/Blessing ceremony at the Basicilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. held on October 1, 2022. Click here to download PDF
The House the Homeless (HtH) Plastic Pocket Resource Guides (18th Edition)
House the Homeless’ Plastic Pocket Resource Guides (18th Edition) remain available in limited supply. These durable, waterproof, fold-out guides were created by founder Richard R. Troxell to connect unhoused individuals with critical local resources—such as shelter,...
Open Letter to Friends of the Home Coming
Special Plaque Dedication at 2023 HtH Memorial
Special Plaque Dedicationat 2023 HtH Memorial Richard R. Troxell and Cecilia B. Blanford were recognized as Founder and Co-Founder of House the Homeless, circa 1989, with a special plaque dedication. TREE OF REMEMBRANCE HOMELESSNESS It is the essence of...
2023 Year in Review
Please take a look and download House the Homeless's year in review for 2023. Click Here to Download PDF
2022 Year in Review
Please take a look and download House the Homeless's year in review for 2022. Click Here to Download PDF
2021 Year in Review
Year in Review 2021: to live somewhere in security, peace and dignity is a human right! Please download and take a look at House the Homeless's year in review for 2021. Click Here to Download PDF