Austin Atheists Helping the Homeless

Foundation Communities is now leasing apartments in our newest affordable community, Norman Commons. You can read more about this beautiful and supportive community located in East Austin on this flyer. Call (512) 610-0814, or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment today! Or get on the interested list at foundcom.org/norman-commons. Spread the word!

We had Halloween treats and lots of toiletries and food for this October distribution. It was still very hot outside so Kool-Aid remained this month, but November 2nd's giveaway may bring out the hot chocolate for the first time this year depending on what the weather does. As always, this event is fueled by us volunteers and your support means the world. Please visit AustinAHH.org/donate to make a contribution to these ongoing efforts to aid our community!!

Under the Internal Revenue Code, all section 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations are absolutely prohibited from directly or indirectly participating in any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for elective public office. Public statements of position (verbal or written) made on behalf of the organization in favor of or in opposition to any candidate for public office clearly violate the prohibition against political campaign activity. Violating this prohibition may result in denial or revocation of tax-exempt status and the imposition of certain excise taxes.

So why, then, do you hear some preachers telling people to vote for Trump?

Because their lackeys in Congress have made it next to impossible to hold them accountable.

"Congress has imposed special limitations, found in section 7611 of the Internal Revenue Code, on how and when the IRS may conduct civil tax inquiries and examinations of churches. The IRS may begin a church tax inquiry only if an appropriate high-level Treasury official reasonably believes, on the basis of facts and circumstances recorded in writing, that an organization claiming to be a church or convention or association of churches may not qualify for exemption."

So written documentation sent in by you or me is not enough. Video and audiotape of a church endorsing a candidate, even telling people that no Christian would vote for or against a certain candidate, are not enough. Only written documentation/complaint from a "high-level" Treasury official can initiate an *investigation*.

In other words, this is a license for Christian churches to circumvent the law that every other non-profit organization has to follow, while leaving a way for presidential appointees to persecute any non-favored religions who do what Christian churches are de facto allowed to do.

This is a direct violation of the First Amendment.

Our Mother's Day themed distribution went off without a hitch. We changed back to a pre-covid style where we handled all sorting and packaging onsite. Even with such a changeup, our lovely volunteers mastered the craft in short order.

The flowers were so appreciated by our friends and neighbors, and is just one the ways that we serve more than just food and clothing. A wonderful thank you to I Support the Girls - Austin for all the hygiene supplies and volunteer hands!! As always, if you'd like to contribute, please visit www.AustinAHH.org/donate at any time. Every little bit makes a difference!! 💜💜💜💜

See you on the 1st Sunday in June!

The distribution day prep begins in 10-ish minutes. 💜❤️💜❤️

We are RETURNING to a no prepack distribution with a Mother's Day flair!! An earlier start for sorting, more tables. Let's go!!

Just a few pics from the last couple of distributions!! Your donations make all the difference 💜💜💜 Much love the amazing volunteers and contributors (especially those that are both 💚) and to I Support the Girls - Austin !! Keep a lookout for some updates happening very soon 😁😁

Foundation Communities has a new complex going live in the summer. Join their interest list ASAP if this housing meets your needs to have the best chance of getting a spot.

Parker Lane Apartments set to open in South Austin this summer Foundation Communities said its goal is to bring more affordable housing for families to the city.