Cooling Center Check-In: Here’s What’s Happened!

Trinity Center has successfully completed almost two months of its Summer Cooling Center, now in its second consecutive year serving the unhoused population in downtown Austin.

The Cooling Center Project officially reopened on June 30th and currently operates Monday through Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., through the end of September. 

Alongside air-conditioned rest, we are offering showers, clean clothing, housing assessments, meals, summer hygiene supplies, bus passes, ID assistance, services from partner organizations such as Community Care, and designated spaces for relaxation—whether for naps, playing basketball, or watching movies. 

Since June 30th, the Center has recorded more than 3,000 visits and provided over 2,000 meals, more than 500 showers with clean outfits, 700+ hygiene kits, and other essential services.

The continued success of this project depends on ongoing community support. WE NEED YOU TODAY! We’re counting on our community of supporters more than ever this year so here are the many meaningful ways to get involved:

1. Donate men’s clothing:

You can purchase underwear through our Amazon Wishlist, donate shorts, pants, and shoes, or buy them on your own (please note, we only accept new underwear), and drop them off at our location. 

Drop off info: 

🔹 At Trinity Center: Monday to Thursday, from 9 AM to 6 PM. Fridays only until 1 PM.

🔹 At St. David's Church front desk: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, or Sunday, 9 AM to 12 PM.

Buy Men's Underwear

Buy Men's Underwear

2. Sponsor a meal: We want to ensure a daily afternoon meal that is nutritious and balanced. Whether a home-cooked dish, store-bought meals, or simple ingredients we can put together here, any type of contribution is deeply appreciated. There are many options to sponsor a meal.

   
   

Meal Sign-up

SIGN UP HERE!

3. Volunteer your time:

   
   

Sign Up Here!

Meal Sign-Up

4. Provide cooling supplies:

   
   

   Everything we need is on our Amazon Wishlist—or you can shop for the items yourself and drop them off.

   
   

Amazon Wishlist

Amazon Wishlist

Want to get creative? Gather your friends and family to put together Cooling Care Kits for our neighbors. It’s a fun, meaningful way to get your community involved (kids too!) and spread some love in the hottest time of the year. 🫶

5. A financial gift: Contribute funds for Cooling Center operations!

Donate here!

Donate here!

6. And most importantly: spread the word! Share this with your friends, family, coworkers—anyone who might be moved to help.

THANK YOU!