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January GASW Meeting

​Addressing the Homelessness Crisis in Austin: Myths, Realities, and How to Help
Friday, January 16th from
12:00-1:30pm
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Brookdale Gaines Ranch
4409 Gaines Ranch Loop
Austin, TX 78735


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January Meeting & CEU Info
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Addressing the Homelessness Crisis in Austin: Myths, Realities, and How to Help

Mark Hilbelink, MDiv
Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center
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Mark is the founder and Executive Director of Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center, the largest-scale response to homelessness in Central Texas, rehousing nearly 2,000 people a year. He is also the Lead Pastor of Sunrise Community Church. Mark attended Dordt University & Calvin Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Catie, have two children. Called by Texas Monthly the “Mark Zuckerberg of Homelessness, he is known for innovative and creative solutions to housing insecurity, leveraging technology and data-driven models to solve homelessness at scale. Mark has helped lead several large, national research projects on homelessness in conjunction with the University of Texas and sits on the board of The Charlie Center. Known for blunt honesty and hard work, Mark has a history of leading nonprofits, churches, and community partnerships to drive transformative change and disrupt the status quo.
Note: This meeting is intended for social workers only and is not open to all professions. Please only RSVP if you are a Licensed Social Worker, or are currently a social work student.
Please see our FAQ page for more information HERE

    Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 (Late RSVP's will NOT be accepted)

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