8th Street Shelter

The 8th Street Shelter provides a safe place for adult women (18+) experiencing homelessness to stay while they work toward stability and housing. The program offers temporary shelter, basic needs services, and support to help individuals connect to resources and begin moving toward long-term housing.

Where & Who We Serve

Where We Serve: The shelter is located in downtown Austin, Texas and operates 24 hours a day.
Who We Serve: Women (18+) who have been experiencing homelessness for six months or longer, who need a safe place to stay and access to basic services and support. Individuals must have a referral from the Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center.

Services Offered

Services are designed to meet immediate needs and support stabilization, including:

Temporary Housing for Women Only
Three Hot Meals per Day
Showers
Laundry Machines
Case Management
Wellness Activities
Housing Assistance
Employment Assistance
Veteran Services
Daily Transportation Services

Services focus on helping individuals stabilize and connect to resources that support long-term housing and independence.

How to Enroll

Referral to the 8th Street Shelter is managed through a waitlist system overseen by Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations. Individuals who need shelter must call the Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center at 512-522-1097 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., CST Monday through Friday. Individuals cannot apply directly or walk in.

Learn More

Endeavors does not enroll clients directly for this program. All placements are coordinated through community referral partners and are subject to availability.

Contact Us

Hours:

The shelter operates 24/7. Office hours are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., CT Monday through Friday

Funded By

City of Austin

*the information presented does not officially represent the opinion or policy position of the City of Austin