Homeless Resource Fair

The Homeless Resource Fair, formerly known as the Stand Down, is a one day event that connects homeless individuals and families in our community with as many resources as possible. The event will be held on Saturday November 14, 2009 at the Pan American Recreation Center ( 2100 East 3 rd   Street , Austin , TX 78702 ).   It provides attendees with medical services, referrals to social service agencies, legal assistance, haircuts, food, sleeping bags, clothing, and more. The Homeless Resource Fair is important in connecting homeless individuals with a community that can restore their hope. Last year more than 700 attendees were served.     

Homeless Resource Fair Flyer

Get Involved!

Make a Donation

We are still working to secure donations for the Homeless Resource Fair, including a number of items that will be distributed to the attendees. If you can host a donation drive, make a financial contribution, and/or help us to spread  Under the "Annual Homeless Count the word, we would greatly appreciate it!

  The Homeless Resource Fair is in need of items listed below to distribute or use at the event.

1. Backpacks
2. Sleeping bags
3. Sweatshirts and sweatpants
4. 600 one day bus passes
5. New socks and underwear
6. Hygiene items and first aid items
7. Prescription and reading glasses
8. One large event tent (day of the event)
9. 2 port-o-potties (day of event)

You can also make a tax deductible contribution.   Monetary contributions will be used to secure goods for homeless individuals that will be distributed at the event. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated.    All donors will be listed on the website.

Please contact the Homeless Resource Fair Donations Coordinators for more information and/or to arrange for pick up/ drop off.  

1. Beth Hannon (512.305.4138/ bhannon@frontsteps.org )
2. Katherine Zamora (512.343.3644, )

Homeless Resource Fair Donations Flyer

Provide Direct Services

Homeless individuals can benefit from many services such as assistance with medical care, employment, legal aid, birth certificates, veterans’ benefits, educational services, housing procurement, etc.   Organizations are welcome to participate as service providers.   Please complete and submit the registration form by October 31, 2009.     

Registration Form

Volunteer Opportunites

In 2007, we had over 300 individuals generously contributed time, energy and expertise. Please consider the following volunteer areas:

1. Attendee Assistant
2. Clean-up
3. Donation Distribution
4. Notary
5. Runners
6. Sanitation/ Custodial
7. Set-up
8. Shower facilitation
9. Spanish Translator

We are utilizing an online service to get volunteers signed up to assist us on both Friday, November 13 th and Saturday, November 14 th . Please visit http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/92-62276442856 to view the various volunteer opportunities and sign up. Be sure to enter your phone number (click on “Your Info” on the left side of the screen), so we can follow-up with you about your volunteer assignment

Contacts

1. For general information on the Homeless Resource Fair, please contact Katie Falgoust (512.480.0772 ext 206, Katie.falgoust@austingoodwill.org).
2. To make a contribution, please contact Beth Hannon (512.305.4138/ bhannon@frontsteps.org ) or Katherine Zamora (512.343.3644, ).
3. For volunteer information, please contact Amber Fogarty at ( 512-305-4156, ).