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City of Austin opens new shelter for domestic violence survivors, unveils public-art installation
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The City of Austin held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 10, 2025, to open a new shelter for survivors of domestic violence and their families, city officials said.
The City of Austin held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 10, 2025, to open a new shelter for survivors of domestic violence and their families, city officials said. Safe Alliance will operate the facility, which was converted from a motel and includes on-site case management, counseling, pantries and community spaces, officials said.
Vanessa Fuentes, Austin mayor pro tem, opened the ceremony and called the opening “a powerful moment for our community,” saying the shelter will offer a "healthy and safe place to rest, heal and reclaim power for our future." Fuentes spoke alongside Councilmember Chito Vela and other city and community leaders at the dedication.
The shelter is a city-managed capital delivery project converted from a motel. Cara Browse, director of Capital Delivery Services, said construction and…
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