people were counted experiencing homelessness in Austin/Travis County on a single night in January 2025 — up 36% from 2,374 in 2023.
A one-night count is a snapshot and is widely understood to undercount the true number.ECHO / KUT
The Need
Families throughout Texas face housing instability.
Housing instability reaches well beyond the street corner. It shows up in classrooms, in cars, and in crowded apartments shared by more than one family. Our geographic focus is all of Texas. The regional figures below are examples of housing instability in Texas communities, not statewide totals or limits on the Foundation's focus.
What the data shows
The need is real throughout Texas.
Round Rock ISD students experienced homelessness during the 2024-25 school year, including children in shelters, hotels or motels, and households doubled up with other families.
KXANRound Rock ISD also identified more than 1,000 students experiencing homelessness by the end of the 2022-23 school year — the need is not a one-year spike.
KXANSources
- ECHO, 2025 Point in Time Count, Austin/Travis County
- KUT, “Roughly 3,200 people experience homelessness in Austin on any given night”
- KXAN, “1,000+ students in Round Rock ISD considered homeless, numbers keep rising”
- KXAN, “Round Rock ISD: More than 1,000 students experiencing homelessness”
Data reviewed October 2026. We update these figures as new counts are published.
Why it matters
A bed is only the first step.
When a household loses housing, the effects spread. Children change schools, parents lose work, and the way back takes more than a place to sleep. Lasting stability usually requires housing, emotional healing, practical skills, income, and a supportive community working together.
Our Primary Focus
Transitional Housing for Single Mothers and Their Children
Our current work is fundraising, partnership development, and planning for future transitional housing. No property has been acquired, no housing is operating, and resident applications are not open.
Explore Planned HousingFuture Programs / Planned Development
Supporting long-term stability.
These proposed supporting services are future phases, not operating programs or open enrollment opportunities.
Life Skills & Family Stability
Practical training in budgeting, parenting, and daily-living skills that build a stronger, more stable household.
Counseling & Wellness
Trauma-informed emotional and mental health support, including planned equine-assisted wellness services.
Workforce Development
Job readiness, skills training, and employment connections that move families toward financial independence.
Entrepreneurship Support
Guidance and resources for mothers building their own small businesses and income streams.
Faith-Based Outreach
Prayer, discipleship, and community events — including revival gatherings — open to the whole community.
Where we are
Beginning to solve the problem.
Now — Laying the foundation
Recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity; governance policies established; program, budget, and facility plans developed; this website and secure online giving launched.
Next — Beginning to serve
Raising support for land acquisition, site evaluation, professional planning, and approvals for future transitional housing. Supporting services remain future phases.
Later — Becoming a lasting solution
Building the Restoration Ranch campus in phases, so housing, healing, and opportunity are together in one place.
What we will measure
Our goals, reported openly.
85%program participation
70%employment or education placement
80%housing stability at program exit
90%life-skills curriculum completion
10+mother-owned businesses launched
These are our targets, not results. We will publish outcomes as programs begin.
Leadership and transparency
Founder, Executive Director & First Trustee: Trisha Hayes. The IRS recognizes Abba & Imma Foundation as a 501(c)(3) public charity, effective February 7, 2026. Our legal name, EIN (41-4637201), and mailing address appear here and in the footer of every page.
Abba & Imma Foundation2401 Fountain View Dr Ste 464-1263, Houston, TX 77057