For 10 years, Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center has been a cornerstone in Austin’s homelessness response, providing vital services during emergencies and advocating for systemic change. From staying open during COVID-19 and Winter Storm Uri to pioneering an integrated care model, Sunrise has helped over 4,275 households move home and is as a trusted resource for thousands annually.

Recent expansions, like the Sunrise Wayfinder rehousing program and Family Specialist services, address unique barriers faced by families and drive meaningful systems change. As Sunrise marks its 10th anniversary, this milestone celebrates progress while calling on the community to create a future where every individual has access to stability through Sunrise where “Home Starts Here”.

We invite you to stand with us at a pivotal moment in our journey. The Sunrise Family Giving Circle is a dedicated community of supporters committed to fueling our mission and amplifying our impact. Your multi-year commitment strengthens the foundation of our work and helps shape the next decade of transformation.

At Sunrise, we believe in the power of family. Together, we can build a giving plan that aligns with your philanthropic vision and preferences over the next three years. Your support ensures that our community members find stability, regain dignity, and move closer to a future where homelessness in Central Texas is rare, brief, and nonrecurring.

This is more than a donation—it’s a legacy.

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 by downloading and emailing your completed pledge form to development@sunriseaustin.org.

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

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

  • Acknowledgement as Sunrise Family Giving Circle Member on our website

  • Highlight as Sunrise Family Giving Circle in agency annual report

  • Prominent recognition at all LifeWorks 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.