LifeWorks Opens Doors to Help Homeless Youth During Freeze

Nonprofit resource center provides warm meals, shelter options, and guidance for young people in need.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 3:11am

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LifeWorks Youth Resource Center in Austin, Texas opened its doors to help homeless youth find a safe and warm place to stay during a forecast of widespread freezing temperatures. The nonprofit organization, which focuses on solving youth homelessness, provided warm meals, shelter assistance, and guidance to young people ages 16 to 26 and young parents.

Why it matters

Extreme cold weather can be especially dangerous for homeless youth, who often lack access to proper shelter, food, and other resources. LifeWorks' efforts to support this vulnerable population during the freeze highlight the importance of community-based organizations in addressing the complex issue of youth homelessness.

The details

LifeWorks opened its doors from 12 to 5 p.m. to assist homeless youth, providing warm meals, help with finding shelter options, assistance accessing the city's Cold Weather Shelter, and guidance during the stressful situation. The resource center is located at 835 N Pleasant Valley Road. If individuals don't qualify for LifeWorks' services, they can still register for Cold Weather Shelter through the City of Austin at One Texas Center.

  • LifeWorks opened from 12 to 5 p.m. on March 17, 2026 to assist homeless youth during the freeze.

The players

LifeWorks

A nonprofit organization that focuses on solving youth homelessness through housing, mental health, education and workforce services.

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What’s next

LifeWorks will continue to monitor weather conditions and extend its hours during future cold weather alerts to provide support to homeless youth in the Austin area.

The takeaway

LifeWorks' efforts to assist homeless youth during the freeze highlight the crucial role that community-based organizations play in addressing the complex issue of youth homelessness, especially during extreme weather events when access to proper shelter and resources is most critical.