News & Updates

On the Run

The Run Club took over the streets of Austin on Sunday, February 19, at the Paramount 5k!Settlement Home girls, staff and Junior League of Austin members laced up for the exciting run, which was a part of the Livestrong Austin Marathon. As part of a grant program, Junior  READ MORE »

Get Social

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Jingle Bell Run

The Settlement Home Run Club, along with volunteers from the Junior League of Austin, ran in the Jingle Bell Run 5K on Sunday. Despite the chilly temperatures and rainy weather, the runners hit their stride as they cruised through the 5K.Members of the Junior League of Austin meet weekly at The Settlement Home for run workouts and fun bonding through exercise. The Settlement Home  READ MORE »

eBay Grant Funds Program

Settlement Club, an organization committed to supporting and fund raising for The Settlement Home for Children, announced today that it has been awarded a $7,000 grant from eBay Foundations’ employee-volunteer led GIVE Team. Funds will be used to support The Settlement Home Super Stars Club, which provides a motivational outlet and  READ MORE »

Get Fit with Us

Get fit and give back to The Settlement Home!  Join us for free bootcamps starting this Saturday!EMPOWERED FITNESS LLC presents FREE boot camps!Give back by making a monetary donation or bringing a  READ MORE »

In the News

Tune in alert! Our Foster and Adoption program was featured on YNN news.Click here to watch the story on YNN!We have launched a new Foster and Adoption campaign to find Foster and Adoptive parents for teenagers and sibling groups. Campaign billboards will be  READ MORE »

Jingle Bell Rock

Del Castillo, the award-winning hit Latin rock band from Austin, gave a special intimate performance at The Settlement Home for Children on December 11.Children, volunteers, staff and supporters enjoyed the festive music and interaction with the band. The band played a  READ MORE »

Thank You to our Sponsors

Thank you to these 2011 Settlement Home Garage Sale Sponsors! Your support and generosity are truly appreciated! 3MAustin American-StatesmanSara and Dick RathgeberKaren and Paul LeekeEmersonReagan Outdoor  READ MORE »

The Great Garage Sale Wrap!

The 36th Annual Settlement Home Charity Garage Sale is now history! And boy, was it a huge success!Thousands of shoppers came out to the Palmer Events Center from Thursday, Nov. 3 to Sunday, Nov. 6. Thousands of items went to new homes all across the city, state, country and globe! Yes, we had shoppers from as far as San Francisco and London! And thousands of dollars were raised for The  READ MORE »

The Garage Sale is Here!

This is the BIG week! The 36th Annual Charity Garage Sale is here!The event starts with the Preview Party on Thursday night. There's plenty of shopping to be had on Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Admission is $5 on Friday and FREE on the weekend. Free garage parking is available. Friday through Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., is our famous Box  READ MORE »

The Event of the Year!

The Charity Garage Sale Preview Party is THE event of the year. Are you going? Tickets are on sale now. Click here to purchase a ticket.The Preview Party is Thursday, November 3 at Palmer Events Center from 7:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. A ticket gets you entry to the sale, dinner and tons of fun! Shop for unique items,  READ MORE »

Remembering Angel

It is with a saddened heart that we share the news of the passing of our dear Angel, our office manager. A memorial service will be held for her this Sat., Oct. 15 at 11 a.m. at Highland Park Baptist Church, 5206 Balcones Dr., Austin.In 25 years with The Settlement Home, Angel has touched the lives of the Club members, staff and most importantly, our children. Her joyful spirit and  READ MORE »

Volunteers Needed!

Calling all volunteers! We need your help making this year's Charity Garage Sale a success!We need groups and individuals to lend a hand and help us move merchandise to Palmer Events Center (PEC), as well as set up for the Garage Sale.Below is a list of volunteer dates and times.Location: The Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs  READ MORE »

Shop 'til You Drop

The place to be on Thursday, Nov. 3 is our Charity Garage Sale Preview Party! Purchase your ticket by clicking here!The Preview Party is a social, fun evening full of shopping From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Preview Party attendees will have the first chance to buy items, mingle and enjoy dinner. Tickets are $75 each and include dinner from  READ MORE »

Gearing Up for the Sale

It's almost October, which means our Charity Garage Sale is just around the corner! Purchase your Preview Party tickets for November 3 here!2011 Garage Sale Dates:Nov. 3- Preview Party7 p.m. - 10 p.m.Nov. 4 - $5 Admission10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Nov. 5 - FREE Admission!10 a.m. - 5  READ MORE »

Running Strong

The Run Club pounded the pavement at the CASA Superhero 5K Run on September 25. There were fast feet and big smiles all around!Run Club girls, staff and volunteers from the Junior League of Austin took part in the run. The Junior League of Austin selected The Settlement Home for a grant for the Run Club, which provides funds and volunteer support for the group.THE CASA 5K was  READ MORE »

Give a Gift

Supporting those in need is easier than you think. By simply becoming a Giving for Living sponsor, you are helping those most in need receive important, basic living items, such as clothing, baby clothes and items, shoes and much more. For just $25, you can make a difference!At the Annual Garage Sale, The Settlement Home for Children helps the Central Texas non-profit  READ MORE »

Open House

The new Williamson Family Campus officially opened it's doors on September 18. More than 300 people turned out for the dedication and Open House of the new campus, which will house the current Foster Family and Adoption Programs along with the new Independent Living Program.The Independent Living Program includes twelve efficiency apartments where young ladies will live as they learn  READ MORE »

Back to School

It's back to school time for the children at The Settlement Home! The back to school transition ran smoothly thanks to the help of the Austin community. Members of the National Charity League donated spirals, notebooks, backpacks and other back to school necessitates. The Northwest Sertoma Club of Austin made a special shopping trip to Office Depot to purchase school supplies for our children.  READ MORE »

Donation Drive Brings in the Goods

The first Donation Drive Day was held in Lakeway on August 6. The Lakeway community was out in full force, volunteering and donating items for the Garage Sale. Members of the Lakeway Women in Network (L.W.I.N.) organized and volunteered at the donation drive, which was hosted by Papa Murphy's in Lakeway.Furniture, clothing, toys, collectibles and much more were donated. Volunteers  READ MORE »

Foster Love. Foster a Child.

If you've ever thought of opening your heart and your home to a foster child, now is the time! Join us for a Foster Family Recruitment Event on Thursday, September 1, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at For the City Center.In Texas, each year, over 10,000 boys and girls of all ages enter foster care after being removed from their parents for abuse or neglect. We need foster parents  READ MORE »