Changemaker Series
You’re Invited!
Earlier this summer, LifeWorks was selected as one of three nonprofits to participate in the American Institute of Graphic Arts’ (AIGA) Changemaker Series.
The series has united teams of creative professionals with nonprofits and social change organizations to use design thinking, sustainable frameworks and creative tools to help advance their mission. This is the first time the AIGA Changemaker Series has come to Austin, and we are proud to be part of the inaugural group of three nonprofits (LifeWorks, Foundation for the Homeless and Texas Appleseed) selected to participate in such a unique opportunity.
On Tuesday, September 25, we will celebrate the culmination of our research with a special showcase! Please join us in celebrating our work and for the opportunity to learn more about advocacy through design for people experiencing homelessness in Austin.
Tickets are $10, include complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres, and can be purchased here. The event will be held at WeWork at 801 Barton Springs Road, from 5:30-8 p.m. Paid parking is available directly across the street in the Palmer Events Center garage. Proceeds from this event will be used to fund Austin’s next Changemaker Series. To learn more about the series and AIGA, click here.
October 1 Launch of New Housing Services
Lexi, Housing Program
On October 1, LifeWorks will launch three new programs that form the foundation of our community’s movement to End Youth Homelessness by 2020.
The launch is the culmination of two years of advocacy, community planning, fundraising and leadership both locally (from staff, our dedicated community partners and City leadership) as well as nationally.
The launch of Homelessness Diversion, The PORT (Permanency Through Outreach and Rapid Transitions) and the Rapid Rehousing collaboration with our partners ECHO, SAFE, and Caritas of Austin individually embody service innovation for youth exiting homelessness. Their real power will lie in how they work as part of Austin’s larger community-based service systems. We are working alongside the Department of Family and Protective Services and Austin Independent School District to develop diversionary strategies and pathways out of homelessness that are owned by our entire community, not just LifeWorks. This will continue to ensure that our entire community is rallying around solving the issue of homelessness in Austin.
#HYSU
The Austin Youth Collective (AYC) is working tirelessly with the City of Austin to bring about the end of youth homelessness in Austin by 2020.
A benefit show for #HaveYouSeenUs is scheduled for October 4 at The Buzz Mill.#HaveYouSeenUs is an initiative by the members of the AYC to bring about awareness to the issues of youth homelessness that impact our city every day.
Join us to learn more about the work the AYC is doing to end youth homelessness and for a chance to interact with the members of AYC.
Thursday, October 4 – Benefit Concert at The Buzz Mill, from 6-10 p.m. No entry fee, but donations (all proceeds will go toward the Austin Youth Collective) are encouraged. Merchandise will be available for purchase.
Saturday, October 6 – Wear a white t-shirt and meet members of the AYC and LifeWorks staff at the corner of S. Lamar and Barton Springs Roads at 1 p.m., for a friendly demonstration to bring awareness to the issues of youth homelessness.