The Salvation Army Rathgeber Center for Families

The Salvation Army Rathgeber Center for Families is a 212 bed shelter and will be a safe-haven for families experiencing homelessness in our community. In 2019, The Salvation Army sheltered 2,246 men, women and children, and has provided more than 164,998 meals for individuals and families in Austin. The new shelter will increase the current budget by 4.7 million dollars a year to be fully operational. Funding is vital in order to fully staff and run all necessary programs at this brand-new shelter.

At 100% capacity, the Rathgeber Center for Families would provide:

77,380 bed nights
664 total persons served annually, includes 434 children
Over 200,000 meals will be served

Amenities:

100% housing focused client directed case management services
Full service rapid rehousing programs on-site to assist clients
Employment assistance and skills training
Out-sourced childcare
Child and family therapist
Computer learning center
Teachers and tutors
Private bathrooms in each room
Laundry facilities
Full-service kitchen and dining room
A children’s playground
40 Emergency Shelter rooms (120 beds) – Average stay is up to 90 days
23 Extended Stay rooms (92 beds) – Average stay up to 6 months

Funding is vital in order to fully staff and run all necessary programs at this brand-new shelter. The Salvation Army continues their fundraising initiative for FY2021. Current Rathgeber Center for Families Press Release.

There are several opportunities for people to get involved: donate online by clicking the donate button below, or mail a check to The Salvation Army at 4700 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723.

Room sponsorships are available! To learn more, contact Development Director, Stacy Ehrlich, at Stacy.Ehrlich@uss.salvationarmy.org.