ASAN – starting on Monday, Austin changes operators in its homeless shelters in the city center, and Arch and 8th Street Women’s Shelter.
The city allowed its contract with the urban tumica – which was previously running these facilities – after they said that some employees were flourishing data.
“Although we have discovered and correct the problem, this is the type of thing that we cannot simply fly a party as well,” said David Gray, Austin’s homeless strategy official.
Endaavors, a group that runs a shelter standing in the city and NorthBridge, will already expand in the city center.
“Endayavors runs our shelter in Marling Square and Northbridge shelter and have great results in each of these shelters. The endeavors also have a recruitment model to meet the need,” Gray said.
Austin’s contract with urban tumica ended on September 30. The Austin City Council will vote an emergency contract with the endeavors next week – which will continue until September 30, 2026.
“In 2026, HSO will issue a competitive request for shelter to start on October 1, 2026,” said a previous note from Gray.
What do people reside in shelters?
When we stopped by shelters on Monday, people residing at them knew about the transition. Some had fears, others – like Ricardo – were optimistic.
He told us: “I hope to see how things go with new people.”
Mike Ox, who was also on the mobility field, was more anxious about the transition.
“The thing about this one [the ARCH now]Do they have great food and can handle people who come from the street. ”