On the Front Lineswith Metro Relief One neighbor. One journey home. A reflection from the field.
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A reflection from Austin We are in this together“It is the one night of the year when the invisible threads connecting our work become visible.”
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To the outside world, a gala looks like a beautiful evening of celebration, fine dining, and attire. But to me, it represents something much deeper. It is the one night of the year when the invisible threads connecting our work become visible. When I look out at the room during the Gala, I do not just see a crowd. I see the living, breathing engine of our mission. I see the faces of people who believe, as I do, that change is possible. In our line of work, we spend every day facing tough challenges and fighting uphill battles. Serving our unhoused neighbors is vital work, but it can be exhausting. The Gala is the moment we all get to pause, look at one another, and say, “We are in this together.” To me, the Gala means validation for our team, hope for the people we serve, and a profound sense of gratitude for you. Every ticket purchased, every conversation shared, and every dollar raised that night directly translates into people getting off the streets in the coming year. It reminds me that we are never doing this work alone. Thank you for being the backbone of this organization. I look forward to sharing this special night with you, celebrating how far we have come, and looking ahead to the future we are building together.
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From awareness to action · November 15–21 Hunger and Homelessness Awareness WeekAcross the country, Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week brings communities together to learn, serve, give, advocate, and listen. The national effort began at Villanova University in 1975 and now reaches more than 700 participating locations. It reminds us that homelessness is not an abstract issue. It is experienced by people with names, histories, gifts, families, and hopes. At Metro Relief, awareness begins with seeing a neighbor rather than a label. The path into homelessness is different for every person, and the path home is rarely simple. That is why our Mobile Case Managers keep showing up—building trust, helping replace identification, connecting people with treatment and housing resources, and walking beside them for as long as the journey takes. This November 15–21, choose one meaningful next step. Learn more. Listen to someone with lived experience. Volunteer, give, or invite another person into the work. Awareness matters most when it changes how we see our neighbors—and moves us to act with dignity, compassion, and persistence. Learn more about Awareness Week → |
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Unmasking hope Join us at the Masquerade Gala
Saturday, December 5 · 5:00–9:30 PM · McKinney Cotton Mill 
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You can participate from anywhere Three raffle prizes. One shared purpose.You do not have to attend the Gala to buy raffle tickets or bid in the silent auction. Register for free online access and join the fun from wherever you are.
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Getting and assigning tickets is quick and easy1. Choose a bundle: 1 ticket for $25, 5 for $100, 11 for $200, or 30 for $500. 2. Complete the secure online purchase. 3. Open the Metro Relief email with your ticket numbers and private link, then assign each ticket to the prize you want to win. Online raffle sales and prize selections close at noon Central on December 4. Any online tickets not assigned by then will be randomly assigned by Metro Relief.
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