Sunrise Community Church

Who Can Visit?

Sunrise Community Church's Homeless Navigation Center is open to anyone who is experiencing homelessness or in need of support. Everyone is welcome here, no matter your background, race, ethnicity, income, or identity. The church is known for its non-judgmental approach and truly inclusive community.

Good to Know

The Navigation Center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It's closed on weekends. People often start lining up around 8:00 AM, and the line moves quickly thanks to dedicated volunteers. The church is easy to reach by public transit via bus routes #3, #105, #315, and #484 (overnight). It's located one block south of the Westgate Transit Center.

On Thursdays, there's extra help available, including a doctor on site, staff to help you sign up for SNAP (Lone Star Card), and assistance getting your MAP (Medical Access Program) card, which can bring prescription copays down to $0.

You can also use the church as a mailing address if you need a place to receive mail.

Food & Essentials

The Navigation Center serves hot coffee and meals Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Bread is also available to take home. Reviewers describe tables kept full of good food throughout the day.

In addition to food, the following items are available:

• Free clothing and shoes
• Free socks
• Hygiene products and personal care items
• Work shoes and outerwear have also been mentioned by visitors

How to Pick Up

Just show up during open hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM). No appointment is needed to receive food. For other services like ID help, SNAP sign-up, or housing assessments, it helps to arrive early so you can be seen.

Additional Support

Sunrise offers a wide range of support services through its Homeless Navigation Center. Volunteers and staff can help you with:

• Housing assessments and getting on the waiting list for housing
• Getting a Texas ID or driver's license replacement
• Getting a Social Security card replacement
• Signing up for SNAP (food stamps / Lone Star Card)
• Applying for MAP health coverage
• Connecting with medical, dental, and mental health services
• Getting bus passes (free bus passes have been available)
• Using the church as a mailing address
• Charging your phone or devices
• Help obtaining stimulus checks
• Connecting with bill assistance

Showers are available from a trailer on site on Wednesdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

There's also free WiFi available at the church.

Ways to Give

You can support Sunrise Community Church's work through a one-time donation or by setting up a regular giving schedule. Gifts are tax deductible and can be directed toward specific programs if you'd like. To give or to learn more about what the church does, you can reach them at sunrise@sunriseaustin.org or call (512) 444-4673.

How to Join the Team?

Volunteers are the heart of what makes Sunrise work. If you'd like to get involved, reach out to the church directly at sunrise@sunriseaustin.org or call (512) 444-4673. The church lists open positions on its website and welcomes people who want to serve the community alongside them.