WELCOME TO SAINT LOUISE HOUSE
…empowering women with children to overcome homelessness
WHAT’S NEW
WHAT’S NEW AT SAINT LOUISE HOUSE
Many who arrive at Saint Louise House have little more than the clothes they are wearing. Yet each walks through the door of a fully furnished apartment. One mother remembers, “It really made me feel like my child and I had a home. There was even food in the refrigerator and a home-cooked meal with brownies for the first night. When I think about it now, it still brings tears to my eyes.” If you have gently used furniture you’d like to give a new home, please consider donating it for a Saint Louise House apartment.
Saint Louise House serves the “invisible homeless” – women and children. In an effort to keep children off the streets, mothers tend to move from one unstable living situation to another, doubled-up or couch-surfing with family or friends when there is no room for them in shelters. Over 2,300 students in the Austin Independent School District were identified as homeless last year, and over 80 percent of homeless families are led by women. Learn more about the families we serve: saintlouisehouse.org/supportive-housing/
Aren't these ghosts cute? One of our creative families made them. It is safe to say we are excited for Halloween!
We are officially one month away from THE event of the fall! The Sips and Salsa Soirée will take place on Saturday, November 10th, and there is still time to sponsor a table or purchase tickets. If you are unable to attend, consider donating to help us reach our fundraising goals. More information here: www.saintlouisehouse.org/sipsandsalsa
We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with the Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless for another year. A city ordinance allows churches in the City of Austin to pool their drainage fees to serve the homeless through the Religious Coalition. Check to see if your church is a coalition member: www.rcahaustin.com. If they're not, contact info@rcahaustin.com to learn how to become one!