AUSTIN, Texas — FindingHomeATX, a private and public coalition group, said it has raised 90% of its $515 million goal needed to house 3,000 people experiencing homelessness.
The coalition said its goal will add new affordable housing units and build a "more advanced homelessness response system."
Funding from partners will help the coalition achieve its housing goal, with 1,300 people housed in newly-developed units and 1,700 people placed in existing rental units across Austin, according to a release. FindingHomeATX said it has already contributed to the creation of 1,400 new units in 20 projects in the development process, with 625 people already housed.
"Our work is a community-led movement to transform the way Austin responds to and addresses people experiencing homelessness. We are taking a moment today to celebrate how Austin has, once again, risen to the challenge to serve our neighbors,” FindingHomeATX Chair Lynn Meredith said in a release.
Some of the funding provided will also support the creation of a respite center for those experiencing homelessness.
At a Nov. 2 gathering of community leaders, homeless service providers and donors, Austin Mayor Steve Adler announced the Realtor Incentive Program for local realtors who can earn up to $2,000 per signed lease to help end homelessness in Austin and Travis County, according to the release.
Additionally, a second Summit on Homelessness is being planned, with a tentative date set for summer 2023.
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