Renewing Our City
Jesus loves Austin and desires its renewal! The bible teaches that Jesus is about his glory and the renewal of all creation that was torn and broken through rebellion. As people of Christ, we participate with Jesus in renewing people and communities through declaring and demonstrating the gospel of Jesus.
We would love to have you join us in renewal. Check out some of the opportunities below and follow the links to learn more about anything that connects with your heart.
Austin Disaster Relief Network
The Austin Disaster Relief Network is comprised of church, ministry, and business leaders within the Christian community in the Greater Austin area whose vision is to serve Christ by establishing a network to meet the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of those affected by disaster. Soma Austin is proud to partner with ADRN in meeting these needs and serving those affected by disaster.
Learn more about our partnership with the Austin Disaster Relief Network.
Austin Parks Foundation
Soma Austin volunteers with the Austin Parks Foundation in renewing our city parks. We have been able to participate in working on several parks in East Austin, the Barton Creek Greenbelt and Lower Shoal Creek through the It's My Park Day initiative and other Austin Parks Foundation efforts.
Learn more about our partnership with the Austin Parks Foundation.
Communities in Schools of Central Texas
“Helping kids stay in school and prepare for life”
Through campus-based programs and special projects, Communities In Schools creates a network of volunteers, social services, businesses, and community resources that work together to break down barriers and help students succeed. We love Communities in Schools and their efforts to keep kids in school and prepare for life.
Learn more about these programs and our partnership with Communities in Schools.
Let's Get to Work Initiative
Let’s Get To Work is a colloborative effort in Austin to develop a scalable program to move homeless men in Austin from transitional housing to permanent housing through case management, job training, community-based partnerships, living wages and aid with initial housing costs.
Learn more about the Let's Get to Work Initiative.
Homeless Kits
Soma Austin is committed to serving and bringing renewal to the homeless community in Austin. The third Sunday of each month we distribute “Homeless Kits” to those in attendance so that you can distribute them during the month as you come across people experiencing homeless and who need some help.
Learn more about the kits here.
The Rework Project
Rework Project is a city-wide community response that is about work itself and rethinking work for those experiencing homelessness. It is a relationally driven response. We can't always give money and jobs to everyone, but we can offer healthy relationships with dignity and respect. It is informed by the belief that everyone has some talent, but not everyone has opportunity. We want to be distributers of opportunity.
Learn more about the Rework Project here.
Want to be a Soma Austin Renewal Partner?
If your interested in having us partner with you in your efforts to bring renewal to Austin, please email Jacob Vanhorn.