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David Richardson
A homeless man camping out near US 290 and FM 1826 started a devastating fire in Oak Hill in 2011. Twelve homes were destroyed. But who among us has not left a pot on the stove and forgotten about it?
We have neighbors living among us, camping in our open spaces. That is a fact. It is the lack of shelter for them that creates the risk to our communities. In some cases, families under stress might just need some help transitioning to self-sufficiency.
Over many years we have seen our homeless population increase. Encampments grew under our highway overpasses. More people were asking for money or food at our intersections.
In a sea of affluence, the needs of our vulnerable neighbors are often ignored or disrespected. In 2021 Austin voters approved Proposition B making it illegal to camp out under public roadways - notably - without providing any place for them to live. This is not a solution.
A fundamental question is whether homelessness is a neighborhood community issue that should be addressed at the local neighborhood level or a societal issue where taxes and government provide a solution. Maybe it's not either/or but both. Given the political resistance to spending taxes to address the need for low-income housing, government alone will never provide adequate housing.
Nonprofits offer alternative solutions that are more flexible in their approach and more capable of serving target populations with greater effectiveness.
Sheltering our homeless offers a person not only dignity, but a place to start or resume a life they once had. Moreover, providing shelter to our homeless population will make our communities safer.
There are numerous efforts in Austin to provide food, shelter, and security. There are many reasons people lose their home; family emergencies aging out of foster care, sudden loss of family support, and others are chronic. They all require different solutions and nonprofit organizations offer specialized and targeted resources.
This is why I support Community First! Village and all efforts to provide shelter to those without a home. Community First Village serve but one group of people who for mental, social or physical disability cannot find or hold a job. There are many more that are without a home through no fault of their own.
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Looking for a painting contractor who won't leave you hanging? Look no further than Masters of Flat Latex! Our team of painting pros knows how to lay it on thick, and we always finish with a smooth and even coat. We're the masters of the trade, the Picassos of paint, the Rembrandts of roller strokes. So if you want your walls to look like a masterpiece, give us a call and let us put our skills to the test. We promise not to leave any brush strokes unturned!
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