For 11 years, Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center has been a cornerstone of Austin’s homelessness response, providing vital services during emergencies while advocating for meaningful, systemic change. From staying open during COVID-19 and Winter Storm Uri to pioneering an integrated care model, Sunrise has helped more than 6,000 households move home and remains a trusted resource for thousands annually.

Through continued investment in signature programs like Sunrise Wayfinder, Sunrise Hotline, and Family Specialist services, Sunrise addresses the unique barriers individuals and families face on their path to stability. As we look ahead, we invite our community to invest in a future where every person has access to the support and resources they need to find a safe, stable place to call home because at Sunrise, Home Starts Here.

We invite you to join a community of changemakers investing in the future of homelessness response in Central Texas. The Sunrise Family Giving Circle is a dedicated community of supporters whose multi-year commitments provide the sustained investment needed to strengthen our programs, expand our impact, and help more people find a safe, stable place to call home.

Since the Family Giving Circle launched in 2025, our founding members have already helped more than 1,000 people find housing and access life-changing services. Their commitment demonstrates what is possible when a community comes together with a shared vision for lasting change.

Your three-year commitment is more than a gift, it is a legacy of impact. Together, we can create a giving plan that aligns with your philanthropic vision while providing Sunrise with the stability to continue serving our neighbors today and work toward a future where homelessness is no longer a reality for our community.

Honor how far we’ve come while boldly stepping into the future. As a member of the Sunrise Family Giving Circle, you’ll receive exclusive updates, special recognition, and opportunities to witness your impact firsthand.

Join us and become part of a family of changemakers who believe that home starts here.

Join the Sunrise Family Giving Circle completing this pledge form.

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Make your annual Sunrise Family Giving Circle payment at the link below or email development@sunriseaustin.org to schedule a check or wire payment.

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PURPOSE

Through collective generosity, the Sunrise Family Giving Circle furthers Sunrise’s mission by building a compassionate community of supporters dedicated to providing low-barrier access to wraparound services.

VISION

Create a foundation of sustainability that ensures individuals and families experiencing homelessness can access innovative, whole-person solutions to address the whole-person trauma of being unsheltered.

IMPACT

Your legacy of giving over the next three years will build pathways to wellness and housing for our most vulnerable community members.

FOUNDING MEMBERS

In honor of Sunrise’s 10th anniversary, 15+ founding members set the standard for generosity by pledging more than $600,000 in the first year to inspire others to follow. Their leadership and impact will be honored across all Giving Circle materials, events, and digital platforms, leaving a legacy of innovation and compassion.

RECOGNITION

Special recognition on our Family Giving Circle Wall (coming soon)
Acknowledgement as Sunrise Family Giving Circle Member on our website
Highlight as Sunrise Family Giving Circle in agency annual report
Prominent recognition at all Sunrise events (special name badge, event collateral, etc.)
Invitation to Sunrise Family Giving Circle events
Monthly updates from Executive Director
Special Sunrise Family Giving Circle member gift

Current Members

Thank you for being a member of the Sunrise Family Giving Circle! Our members are creating a foundation of sustainability that ensures individuals and families experiencing homelessness can access innovative, whole-person solutions to address the whole-person trauma of being unsheltered.

To make a pledge payment or to update your annual gift please email the Community Engagement Team at development@sunriseaustin.org for assistance.