AUSTIN, Texas — With temperatures expected to climb into the 90s this week, an Austin nonprofit worked to ensure that people experiencing homelessness have a safe place to stay cool and enjoy a little fun.
Urban Alchemy Oasis, located in Downtown Austin, hosts monthly events designed to provide relief from the heat and connect unhoused residents with essential resources.
On Tuesday, the organization, along with local outreach groups and businesses, distributed 500 meals and offered free cellphones, access to health insurance providers, medical care and showers to those in need…