Upcoming Sunrise events
Fill the Sunrise Sleigh 2024
Help bring joy to kids in need! Sponsor a recently housed family for the holidays and donate items from their wishlist for Christmas.
View the families available here and then email events@sunriseaustin.org to select your family.
7th Annual Christmas Bonfire
Celebrate the joy of Christmas with our unhoused friends at our annual Christmas Bonfire on December 15th.
2024 Thanksgiving Day Feast
Serve a warm meal or enjoy a warm meal with our unhoused friends at our annual Thanksgiving Day Feast on November 28th.
Sunrise Celebration + Mark’s Birthday Bash
Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center's 3rd Annual Sunrise Celebration + Mark’s Birthday Bash is on Thursday, October 23rd at Drifters Social Coffee & Cocktail from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
Join our amazing volunteers, dedicated staff, and valued supporters as we celebrate recent milestones and unveil exciting plans to expand our services, helping even more clients find housing in the coming year.
Plus, our fearless leader, Mark, whose commitment and passion have inspired us all will be celebrating another turn around the sun.
Stop by and enjoy delicious refreshments, engaging conversations, and the joy of collaboration as together we empower people experiencing homelessness.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Questions about the event? Email the Community Engagement Team at events@sunriseaustin.org.
2024 Volunteer Appreciation
Please join us as we recognize & appreciate the volunteers who make Sunrise special with sips & snacks at the 2024 Volunteer Appreciation event.
Summer Movie Night
Join Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center, N.I.C.E Project, and Texas Harm Reduction Alliance for a special summer movie night sponsored by the delicious tea brand, CLEAN!
Enjoy an exclusive screening of Johnny Knoxville's new movie, Sweet Dreams. This inspiring film follows a group of men living in a sober home as they participate in a softball tournament to save their residence—an event you won't want to miss!
Event Details
Date: August 15th, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center, 4430 Menchaca Rd (Indoors with outdoor access)
CLEAN is generously providing free drinks and Lesser Evil Popcorn for all attendees.
Tickets are free, but we encourage you to RSVP to ensure we have enough refreshments and seating for everyone.
While the event is free, a suggested donation of $15+ to one of our participating organizations is greatly appreciated. Plus, when you donate you'll be entered to win a door prize!
Each organization will have an informational table with swag, QR codes and fundraising links at the event.
We look forward to seeing you there and enjoying a wonderful evening!
Participating Organizations
N.I.C.E Project https://cash.app/$NICEproject
Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center https://sunrisenavigationcenter.org/donate
Texas Harm Reduction Alliance https://tr.ee/Gyc43PBC2l
24’ SUNRISE SHINDIG
The 2024 Sunrise Shindig brings together our community’s fiercest advocates, volunteers, and supporters as Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center envisions a community where people experiencing homelessness have innovative, whole-person solutions to address the whole-person trauma of being unsheltered.
Sponsorship Opportunities
2023 Christmas Bonfire
Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center invites our unhoused neighbors to join us for a Christmas bonfire to remember!
On Sunday, December 17th from 5pm to 7pm, we will enjoy a community bonfire, free food, and drinks, plus gifts for all at 4430 Menchaca Rd.
Interested in donating items? Please email events@sunriseaustin.org for more information on how to get involved this holiday season.
Fill the Sunrise Sleigh 2023
Help bring joy to kids in need! Adopt a recently housed family for the holidays and donate items from their wishlist for Christmas.
Email events@sunriseaustin.org to select your family and learn more.
2023 Thanksgiving Day Feast
Save the date for our annual feast where you can cook, donate, serve our unhoused guests or share a warm meal with friends!
23’ Summer Shindig
The 2023 Summer Shindig presented by Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center brings together the fiercest advocates, volunteers, and supporters as we envision a community where people experiencing homelessness have innovative, whole-person solutions to address the whole-person trauma of being unsheltered.