Event to shine a spotlight on organizations focused on homelessness

The city on Tuesday will host an event intended to showcase the work of the Homeless Services Organizational Capacity Building Initiative and honor the work of organizations serving the city’s unhoused population. The initiative has given grants to 21 nonprofit groups, with an emphasis on expanding service to those experiencing homelessness, improving equity in service and supporting minority-led organizations that provide service to the community. Tuesday’s event is the culmination of a 10-week program facilitated by Blue Sky Partners and city staff and, according to a news release from the city, “provides an opportunity for the organizations to forge new connections, share their success, and celebrate with the broader community.” The event is free and open to the public. More information and RSVP can be found here. “This event will provide an opportunity for our partner organizations who have supported people experiencing homelessness to be honored for their services,” said Homeless Strategy Division Policy & Engagement Unit Manager Gary Pollack in a statement. “Many of the organizations represented at this event have not been previously funded by the city of Austin, and through this initiative and community event we’re excited to bring a spotlight to their important work.”