Advocacy
House the Homeless strongly opposes the recent Supreme Court ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson, which permits cities to criminalize public sleeping for unhoused individuals, even when no alternative shelter is available. This decision undermines constitutional protections and fails to address the root causes of homelessness. We stand in solidarity with those advocating for humane and effective solutions and urge communities to focus on providing support and resources rather than punitive measures.
(Thank you all for everything you do to help Austin’s unhoused community!)
Universal Living Wage – Ulw (NATIONAL LOCALITY WAGE – NLW)
Open Letters
Petitions
Speaking Out on the Economic Recovery
House the Homeless president, Richard R. Troxell, lays out a jobs plan to put millions of Americans back to work; jumpstart the construction industry building housing for the newly-employed; stimulate the economy through a surge in consumer spending; delay, reduce,...
Helping the Homeless while Spending Money Wisely
Housing Now Legislative Campaign
"Housing is a basic human right. Homelessness is not inevitable. We can do better. Designed to reenergize local, state, and national advocacy, Housing NOW! 2020 provides a platform for advocates to come together to demand a significant increase in federal funding...
Open Letter to Gov. Abbott — October 2019
Response to Mayor Adler’s United Efforts to House the Homeless
Response to Mayor Adler’s United Efforts to House the Homeless AAS, “United Effort Needed to House Austin’s Homeless,” ‘this goal can only be reached if the city works aggressively with non-profits and private developers to make more low-income housing available...
