homeless | Austin Short Film https://www.austinshortfilm.com sut and About in Austin TX Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:50:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.8 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/austin-short-films-65x65.png homeless | Austin Short Film https://www.austinshortfilm.com 32 32 163542106 Austin Homeless Problem – Part 2: The Camping Ban Vote 2021 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/politics/austin-homeless-problem-part-2-the-camping-ban-vote-2021/ Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:50:36 +0000 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/blog/austin-homeless-problem-part-2-the-camping-ban-vote-2021/ The Austin homeless problem became more visible when Mayor Adler and the Austin City Council removed restrictions on public camping in 2019. Almost immediately, homeless encampments began to pop up under freeway overpasses and in public spaces. The visibility of these encampments has impacted property values, the operation of businesses and public safety. Save Austin […]

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The Austin homeless problem became more visible when Mayor Adler and the Austin City Council removed restrictions on public camping in 2019. Almost immediately, homeless encampments began to pop up under freeway overpasses and in public spaces.

The visibility of these encampments has impacted property values, the operation of businesses and public safety. Save Austin Now is a non-profit advocacy group who has been successful in getting the reinstatement of the camping ban on the May 1st ballot.

0:00 Viewer comments provide insight into the complexities of this issue.
0:30 Different ordinance in the different areas of the Austin metro.
1:40 The solution should be bigger than politics.
2:54 The Austin City Council removed the ban and plans to house the homeless in hotels.
3:54 Save Austin Now has been successful getting the reinstatement of the camping ban on the ballot.
4:36 Why doesn’t the City Council allocate funds to plan for the growing homeless population?
5:30 Instead of buying hotels in areas where residents oppose it, why not spend that money in areas like the homeless camp in southeast Austin?

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References for this video:
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/politics/inside-politics/texas-politics/austin-needs-a-third-choice-for-growing-homeless-problem-mayor-steve-adler-says/287-02410783-0884-4f56-99e6-44f3b4cdc603
https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/homeless/candlewood-suites-williamson-county-austin-homeless-hotel/269-69e434b4-16a5-4543-93bc-ba88661067d1
https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2021/03/01/bill-would-rename-35-stretch-mock-austin-mayor-over-homelessness/6874329002/
https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2021/03/16/mayor-adler-expect-a-close-vote-austin-homeless-camping-measure/4717843001/
https://www.texastribune.org/2020/02/27/greg-abbotts-camp-austins-homeless-will-be-run-nonprofit/

https://www.saveaustinnowpac.com/

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Austin Homeless Man on Abusive Relationships, Lost Identification and Homeless Shelters https://www.austinshortfilm.com/social/austin-homeless-man-on-abusive-relationships-lost-identification-and-homeless-shelters/ Mon, 06 Apr 2020 16:24:32 +0000 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/blog/austin-homeless-man-on-abusive-relationships-lost-identification-and-homeless-shelters/ Antony’s mother has cancer. He was helping to take care of her in San Antonio but his mother’s boyfriend is abusive. Anthony could not take it anymore. He says homeless on the streets of Austin, Texas is better than another day of an abusive relationship. The first night Anthony stayed in a homeless shelter, someone […]

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Antony’s mother has cancer. He was helping to take care of her in San Antonio but his mother’s boyfriend is abusive. Anthony could not take it anymore. He says homeless on the streets of Austin, Texas is better than another day of an abusive relationship.

The first night Anthony stayed in a homeless shelter, someone stole all of his vital documents including his birth certificate and ID. He is in the process of getting a new birth certificate but it takes time. Without identification, Anthony cannot find work. Lost ID is a major challenge for many homeless people.

Anthony says because it’s a homeless shelter that you have to be grateful but it’s really hard to get inside. Because of a lack of beds, Anthony informed me that homeless shelters in Austin run off a lottery system. Although shelter operators probably have the best intentions, a lottery for a place to sleep at night adds even more stress to homeless people who suffer from the trauma of homelessness all day long. The solution is more shelters, more housing, and more support services but the public and political will have to make that happen!

Your voice can help end homelessness. If we do not fix the affordable housing crisis, homelessness will continue to get worse. Click here [https://invisiblepeople.tv/getinvolved] to tweet, email, call, or Facebook your federal and state legislators to tell them ending homelessness and creating more affordable housing is a priority to you.

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About Invisible People

There is a direct correlation between what the general public perceives about homelessness and how it affects policy change. Most people blame homelessness on the person experiencing it instead of the increasing shortage of affordable housing, lack of employment, a living wage or the countless reasons that put a person at risk. This lack of understanding creates a dangerous cycle of misperception that leads to the inability to effectively address the root causes of homelessness.

We imagine a world where everyone has a place to call home. Each day, we work to fight homelessness by giving it a face while educating individuals about the systemic issues that contribute to its existence. Through storytelling, education, news, and activism, we are changing the narrative on homelessness.

This isn’t just talk. Each year, our groundbreaking educational content reaches more than a billion people across the globe. Our real and unfiltered stories of homelessness shatter stereotypes, demand attention and deliver a call-to-action that is being answered by governments, major brands, nonprofit organizations, and everyday citizens just like you.

However, there is more work to be done on the road ahead. Homelessness is undoubtedly one of our biggest societal issues today and will only continue to grow if we don’t take action now.

Invisible People is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about homelessness through innovative storytelling, news, and advocacy. Since our launch in 2008, Invisible People has become a pioneer and trusted resource for inspiring action and raising awareness in support of advocacy, policy change and thoughtful dialogue around poverty in North America and the United Kingdom.

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Austin business leaves downtown farmers market due to homeless crisis concerns https://www.austinshortfilm.com/media/austin-business-leaves-downtown-farmers-market-due-to-homeless-crisis-concerns/ Tue, 18 Feb 2020 23:08:52 +0000 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/blog/austin-business-leaves-downtown-farmers-market-due-to-homeless-crisis-concerns/ Austin’s homeless crisis has lead one family-owned Texas business to pull from the downtown farmers market. http://bit.ly/2wbZKrB #downtownaustin #AustinTx #homeless Latest news from Destiny Chance: http://bit.ly/3aVHaDN Subscribe to KTBC FOX 7 Austin for the latest news from around Central Texas. More info on Austin business leaves downtown farmers market due to homeless crisis concerns

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#downtownaustin #AustinTx #homeless

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Austin Homeless Man Shares Powerful Prophecy and on Criminalizing Homelessness https://www.austinshortfilm.com/social/austin-homeless-man-shares-powerful-prophecy-and-on-criminalizing-homelessness/ Sat, 25 Jan 2020 12:31:33 +0000 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/blog/austin-homeless-man-shares-powerful-prophecy-and-on-criminalizing-homelessness/ Cheech relocated to Austin to try and jumpstart his career as a chef. Because he was homeless with mental and physical disabilities, he wasn’t able to maintain employment. Cheech has homeless in Austin, Texas now for four years. I honestly could sit and listen to Cheech all day long. He is brilliant and very knowledgeable […]

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Cheech relocated to Austin to try and jumpstart his career as a chef. Because he was homeless with mental and physical disabilities, he wasn’t able to maintain employment. Cheech has homeless in Austin, Texas now for four years.

I honestly could sit and listen to Cheech all day long. He is brilliant and very knowledgeable about homelessness and the social services system. Because of his disability, Cheech is getting Social Security; however, that is not enough to pay for rent. When I asked him about qualifying for housing, he responded that a lot of people are getting housing, but there are still a lot of people that have been homeless for years not getting housed.

During my stay in Austin, I met one man who was outside for 34 years and several others homeless for 20 years and 10 years. In many cities, homeless services are doing better than they ever have but because of the affordable housing crisis, more people are entering into homelessness than they are able to get out of homelessness.

Cheech shared something that is so profound that it blew me away. He went on to forecast how a rich man, a cop, and a minimum wage worker would be treated by other homeless people when they ended up on the streets. Cheech’s prophesy I believe is spot on. What do you think? Let us know in the comments.

Cheech is very knowledgable on homelessness in Austin. He shares about attending city council meetings and the growing criminalization of homelessness.

Your voice can help end homelessness. If we do not fix the affordable housing crisis, homelessness will continue to get worse. Click here [https://invisiblepeople.tv/getinvolved] to tweet, email, call, or Facebook your federal and state legislators to tell them ending homelessness and creating more affordable housing is a priority to you.

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Invisible People’s Social Media:

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Mark Horvath’s Twitter:

About Invisible People

There is a direct correlation between what the general public perceives about homelessness and how it affects policy change. Most people blame homelessness on the person experiencing it instead of the increasing shortage of affordable housing, lack of employment, a living wage or the countless reasons that put a person at risk. This lack of understanding creates a dangerous cycle of misperception that leads to the inability to effectively address the root causes of homelessness.

We imagine a world where everyone has a place to call home. Each day, we work to fight homelessness by giving it a face while educating individuals about the systemic issues that contribute to its existence. Through storytelling, education, news, and activism, we are changing the narrative on homelessness.

This isn’t just talk. Each year, our groundbreaking educational content reaches more than a billion people across the globe. Our real and unfiltered stories of homelessness shatter stereotypes, demand attention and deliver a call-to-action that is being answered by governments, major brands, nonprofit organizations, and everyday citizens just like you.

However, there is more work to be done on the road ahead. Homelessness is undoubtedly one of our biggest societal issues today and will only continue to grow if we don’t take action now.

Invisible People is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about homelessness through innovative storytelling, news, and advocacy. Since our launch in 2008, Invisible People has become a pioneer and trusted resource for inspiring action and raising awareness in support of advocacy, policy change and thoughtful dialogue around poverty in North America and the United Kingdom.

#homeless #homelessman #austin

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Homeless Man Outside for 34 Years in Austin, Texas https://www.austinshortfilm.com/social/homeless-man-outside-for-34-years-in-austin-texas/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 14:54:39 +0000 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/blog/homeless-man-outside-for-34-years-in-austin-texas/ When most people think of homelessness, they envision a homeless person covered in dirty flying a cardboard sign begging for money. The image of a chronic homeless person has been reinforced for decades by media and even nonprofit fundraising materials. The real truth is most homeless people do not look like the stereotypical homeless person. […]

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When most people think of homelessness, they envision a homeless person covered in dirty flying a cardboard sign begging for money. The image of a chronic homeless person has been reinforced for decades by media and even nonprofit fundraising materials. The real truth is most homeless people do not look like the stereotypical homeless person.

When I was an outreach case manager in Los Angeles, I would say probably 85% of our clients you’d never know they were without a home unless they told you.

When Michael told me he has been homeless in Austin, Texas, for 34 years, I was shocked. As I said, most homeless people do not look homeless; however, the longer a person lives on the streets, the worse their physical and mental condition gets. Homelessness is horrible. Fighting to survive every day takes its toll.

Michael says his homelessness was a result of a bad marriage. He continued, “after a broken heart, I hit the streets.” Michael has been addicted to everything, and he has quit everything. I have to say living on the streets for 34 years and not having a severe addiction problem is a miracle. I have tremendous respect for Michael.

Your voice can help end homelessness. If we do not fix the affordable housing crisis, homelessness will continue to get worse. Click here https://invisiblepeople.tv/getinvolved to tweet, email, call, or Facebook your federal and state legislators to tell them ending homelessness and creating more affordable housing is a priority to you.

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Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/c/invisiblepeople?sub_confirmation=1

Invisible People’s website:

Support Invisible People:

On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/invisiblepeople

Invisible People’s Social Media:

https://www.youtube.com/invisiblepeople

https://www.instagram.com/invisiblepeople
https://www.facebook.com/invisiblepeopletv

Mark Horvath’s Twitter:

About Invisible People

There is a direct correlation between what the general public perceives about homelessness and how it affects policy change. Most people blame homelessness on the person experiencing it instead of the increasing shortage of affordable housing, lack of employment, a living wage or the countless reasons that put a person at risk. This lack of understanding creates a dangerous cycle of misperception that leads to the inability to effectively address the root causes of homelessness.

We imagine a world where everyone has a place to call home. Each day, we work to fight homelessness by giving it a face while educating individuals about the systemic issues that contribute to its existence. Through storytelling, education, news, and activism, we are changing the narrative on homelessness.

This isn’t just talk. Each year, our groundbreaking educational content reaches more than a billion people across the globe. Our real and unfiltered stories of homelessness shatter stereotypes, demand attention and deliver a call-to-action that is being answered by governments, major brands, nonprofit organizations, and everyday citizens just like you.

However, there is more work to be done on the road ahead. Homelessness is undoubtedly one of our biggest societal issues today and will only continue to grow if we don’t take action now.

Invisible People is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about homelessness through innovative storytelling, news, and advocacy. Since our launch in 2008, Invisible People has become a pioneer and trusted resource for inspiring action and raising awareness in support of advocacy, policy change and thoughtful dialogue around poverty in North America and the United Kingdom.

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Advocate for Austin homeless residents: It’s political theater https://www.austinshortfilm.com/politics/advocate-for-austin-homeless-residents-its-political-theater/ Sun, 10 Nov 2019 07:28:24 +0000 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/blog/advocate-for-austin-homeless-residents-its-political-theater/ Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s push to demolish encampments of homeless residents in the city of Austin has sparked a political debate in the state. CNN’s Ed Lavandera reports. #CNN #News More info on Advocate for Austin homeless residents: It’s political theater

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s push to demolish encampments of homeless residents in the city of Austin has sparked a political debate in the state. CNN’s Ed Lavandera reports. #CNN #News

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Secretary Ben Carson weighs in on the homeless crisis in Austin, Texas https://www.austinshortfilm.com/media/secretary-ben-carson-weighs-in-on-the-homeless-crisis-in-austin-texas/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 09:47:27 +0000 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/blog/secretary-ben-carson-weighs-in-on-the-homeless-crisis-in-austin-texas/ Dr. Ben Carson says housing policies need to be based on evidence. #FoxNews FOX News operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Radio, FOX News Headlines 24/7, FOXNews.com and the direct-to-consumer streaming service, FOX Nation. FOX News also produces FOX News Sunday on FOX Broadcasting Company and FOX News Edge. […]

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Dr. Ben Carson says housing policies need to be based on evidence. #FoxNews

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Inside Texas Politics: Should homeless people be moved from under Austin’s freeways? https://www.austinshortfilm.com/politics/inside-texas-politics-should-homeless-people-be-moved-from-under-austins-freeways/ Mon, 04 Nov 2019 12:01:58 +0000 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/blog/inside-texas-politics-should-homeless-people-be-moved-from-under-austins-freeways/ Here to share their views, we have Wade Emmert, the former chairman of the Dallas County Republican Party and Domingo Garcia, the national president of LULAC. More info on Inside Texas Politics: Should homeless people be moved from under Austin’s freeways?

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Here to share their views, we have Wade Emmert, the former chairman of the Dallas County Republican Party and Domingo Garcia, the national president of LULAC.

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TxDOT to clean Austin homeless camps on Monday https://www.austinshortfilm.com/media/txdot-to-clean-austin-homeless-camps-on-monday/ Sat, 02 Nov 2019 12:37:59 +0000 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/blog/txdot-to-clean-austin-homeless-camps-on-monday/ KXAN’s political reporter Phil Prazan broke the news and reports Abbott has convinced major business groups to play a larger role. More info on TxDOT to clean Austin homeless camps on Monday

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KXAN’s political reporter Phil Prazan broke the news and reports Abbott has convinced major business groups to play a larger role.

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Friends intervene to help homeless man in Austin, TX https://www.austinshortfilm.com/media/friends-intervene-to-help-homeless-man-in-austin-tx/ Sat, 26 Oct 2019 19:20:39 +0000 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/blog/friends-intervene-to-help-homeless-man-in-austin-tx/ After a series of misfortunes, Coy Featherston, 66, was homeless on the streets of Texas. But good luck — and good friends — intervened. After a number of his high school classmates spotted his name in the school paper, they joined together to help get Featherston’s life back on track. Steve Hartman reports. ” Subscribe […]

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After a series of misfortunes, Coy Featherston, 66, was homeless on the streets of Texas. But good luck — and good friends — intervened. After a number of his high school classmates spotted his name in the school paper, they joined together to help get Featherston’s life back on track. Steve Hartman reports.

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