Austin Street Center in Dallas provides a beacon of hope for adults experiencing homelessness by offering safe shelter and addressing their most basic needs. Operating as a low-barrier shelter since 1983, they welcome men ages 45 and older, and women ages 18 and older. Beyond emergency housing, Austin Street Center is dedicated to empowering individuals to regain their independence and secure permanent housing through a comprehensive and collaborative approach. Their services extend beyond providing a bed and a meal to include vital support such as medical and mental health care, substance use recovery assistance, employment services, benefits navigation, and housing-focused case management. By offering these wraparound services in one location at their Center for Community Engagement, Austin Street Center strives to break the cycle of homelessness and help their clients find their way home.