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New Austin Rehab for Homeless Women Approved

Thursday, June 29, 1995
  • Social Services Boost:

    Austin's housing finance board authorized a new residential rehabilitation facility to support homeless women.
  • Targeted Recovery:

    This facility will specifically address drug and alcohol abuse among homeless women.
  • Community Partnership:

    The Austin Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program, Inc. will operate the facility at 4606 Connelly Street under a two-year lease with an option to purchase.

Full Transcript

• MINUTES OF THE AUSTIN HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING June 29, 1995 The meeting was called to order at Present: Absent: Agenda Item No. (1) Approve a Resolution authorizing a 24-month agreement with the Austin Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program, Inc. to lease, with an option to purchase, and operate a residential rehabilitation facility (Group Home Class I General) for homeless women located at 4606 Connelly Street. Motion The Board, on Board Member Member motion and Board second approved the Resolution on a 5-0-0 vote with Board Member absent. The meeting was adjourned at p.m. lv#1853