The
design of the Keep Austin Housed AmeriCorps project is to partner with social
service agencies that serve the homeless population in Austin and to augment
their case management programs by providing these agencies with AmeriCorps
members to enhance their level of service delivery. AmeriCorps members assess
for client needs, develop action plans to meet goals, and provide support to
work with clients toward achieving their goals. Our project's AmeriCorps
members engage clients in a process that empowers them to obtain and/or
maintain permanent affordable housing and improve personal stability through
the development of effective life skills. In addition, members educate the
community-at-large on issues related to homelessness and access the support of
community volunteers and in-kind donations, and financial contributions.