A Heartfelt Thank You & Video Spotlight

For its second year, Trinity Center served the downtown community as a Cooling Center—a refuge and place of rest for our unhoused neighbors during the hottest months and most dangerous hours of the day. For three months, our incredible staff and volunteers showed up with compassion, endurance, and love, creating a space where people could find safety, hydration, showers, meals, human connection, and more. What began as a response to extreme heat has become something far more meaningful—a reminder that dignity, rest, and care are essential, not optional.

As we close this year’s Cooling Center initiative, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to every staff member, volunteer group, and supporter who made it possible. Together, we served thousands of visits and met critical needs that go far beyond physical relief. We reminded our neighbors—and ourselves—that community means showing up when it matters most. Thank you for being part of this work and for helping Trinity Center remain a place of hope, welcome, and belonging in the heart of downtown Austin.

We are excited to share the video below, which highlights the amazing work we accomplished this summer. Thank You.

If this project moved you, you already understand how vital it is to give our unhoused neighbors hope, connection, and a place where they feel truly loved. The hottest days may be winding down, but we’re still here—serving our neighbors in every way we can—and we still need your support to keep that love and care going.

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