New op-ed in OtherWords by @ips-dc.org from leaders with lived experience: Tony Carter, @vocal-tx.bsky.social Sandra Scott, Vocal Kentucky Marianne Dolan, @vocal-ny.bsky.social They reinforce the strong evidence behind supportive housing. otherwords.org/the-way-home...

The Way Home Exists — We’re Living Proof - OtherWords

Cities across the country are considering permanently affordable housing. That’s good — but we’ll keep more people off the streets if we also invest in supportive services.

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Sunday, June 28th at 8PM: Join us for a 12-hour vigil outside of the billionaire backed Cicero Institute We must expose the powerful billionaire influence behind local policies, politics, and elections that are driving the crises we face in our communities. RSVP: v-tx.org/628

12-Hour Vigil: Stand Against Billionaires Making Us Homeless, Hungry & Sick Join us on 6/28 at 8PM as we mark 2 years since the Supreme Court’s decision in Johnson v. Grants Pass ruling which gave cities the green light to ticket and arrest people for sleeping outside. RSVP: ​​https://v-tx.org/628

Austin is home to some of the richest and most powerful billionaires in the country - and they’re helping drive Trump's harmful agenda. This #MayDay2026, we’re fighting back by exposing the billionaires in our own backyard. Join us to demand #WorkersOverBillionaires ✊ RSVP: v-tx.org/51

Urgent Call to Action: Call our Texas Senators and demand they sign onto Senator Josh Hawley's bill to keep SNAP funded and stop 42 million people from going hungry! Call Senator John Cornyn: 202-224-2934 Call Senator Ted Cruz: 202-224-5922 Leave a message if no one answers!

VOCAL-TX leader Anna Duncan published a powerful op-ed in the Austin American-Statesman today calling out Trump’s attacks on the poor and supporting Prop Q. 💪 Read it and share: v-tx.org/AnnaOpEd

I know what it’s like to go hungry. Trump wants more to know, too | Opinion

A Texan who rebuilt her life with food aid and housing support explains how federal cuts threaten others like her.

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🚨 Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is a Big Betrayal. Millions will lose Medicaid, housing, and food assistance—so billionaires can get tax cuts. We’re making meaning & building power. July 30 | 7pm CT/ 8pm ET → RSVP: v-tx.org/730 #BigBetrayal #PeopleOverProfits

HB 3174 Texas’ Syringe Service Program bill has passed the house! This is a huge step in getting harm reduction services authorized in Texas. Check out our IG post for more information www.instagram.com/reel/DJm3ZPN... Stay tuned for next steps & thank you for supporting harm reduction in Texas!

There are lots of bad bills moving through the legislature right now and we need your help making sure they don't pass! Here are three bad bills we’re focused on: SB 241, SB 617, SB 2623 Scroll through for more information and follow us to get action alerts!

Action Alert! Support the legalization of harm reduction programs in Texas! HB 3174 is scheduled for a public hearing Monday April 14th at 10am and we need your help to keep it moving. Please share this post, submit electronic testimony and/or drop a card in support on Monday!

New Campaign Alert! For the past few months, we have worked with our members to identify the biggest challenges they face to accessing permanent housing. (continued in thread)