ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS
We’re a safe place for youth and families to go to, a place to make friends, learn basic skills, and get support.
The Austin17House was established with the goal of providing a place for Austin's friends to go to hang out and be safe. Over the years, our programs and workshops have adapted to meet the needs of the youth and families we serve, but also to support our communities at large.
We provide after-school activities to help youth develop positive life and career skills. Our goal is to always have an atmosphere of fun and self-acceptance while creating friendships and building a strong community.
Drop In.
Open 4 Days a Week!
Our after-school activities provide youth a safe place to go to hang out, access to a full gymnasium, tutoring services, creative arts, and hands-on life skills activities like cooking, woodworking, and more.
Make Friends.
We're a safe place to find support or a friend when you are in need.
Need new friends? Come hang out.
Have social anxiety? Come hang out.
Want to meet new people? Come hang out.
Get a Free Meal.
Dinner at our House.
Tuesday Night | 5:00 PM
Wednesday Night | 7:30 PM
Thursday Night | *closed* 5:00 PM
Friday Night | 7:30 PM
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I GET THERE?
When youth arrive at the center, they are greeted by a Front Desk Staff member who will ensure they are signed in and have their permission filled out and allergies accounted for.
DOORS OPEN
OPEN GYM AND DROP OFF
During open gym & drop off, youth are invited to hang out in the gym for recreational activities, grab a snack in our kitchen, or take advantage of our various game tables and seating areas with friends.
CIRCLE UP & AGREEMENTS
Youth Apprentices lead our nights strong, going over the agreements for how we function and treat one another while we are in the space.
ACTIVITY
*see below*
DINNER
Cooking and eating meals together is one of the most important times at the center. Our youth, staff, and mentors work together to plan, prepare, and provide a meal for everyone to enjoy. See dinner times below to join.
CHORES
*Our House is Your House*
Everyone chips in and helps clean up the space after dinner.
ACTIVITY & PICK UP
Youth head back to their program of choice or hang out in the gymnasium while they await to be picked up for the night.
Youth coming together for "Circle Up" in our gymnasium while Youth Apprentices share the agreements for the space.
Snack Shack!
Where youth can grab a snack while hanging out with friends and waiting for programs to begin.
Tuesday
Homework Help
Recreational Activities
Cooking & Culinary Arts
Exercise & Fitness
Youth Apprenticeship Meetings
*Seasonal Beekeeping & Gardening*
Wednesday
& Friday
Creative Arts & Life Skills Workshops
Music | Playing & Writing
Theatre | Acting
Art | Crafts
Sewing | Fashion
Cooking & Culinary
Woodworking | Metalworking
Automotive
Science | Technology | STEM
Recreational Activities
Austin17House, Inc. is a certified 501(c) (3) non-profit organization,
**Your contribution is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.**
Through community support and fundraising efforts, we have been able to provide a safe place for youth and families to enjoy life, provide meals, and provide educational workshops surrounding suicide prevention, mental health, and substance prevention for free!