The Next Chapter: Expanding HOME

Help us step up to serve those who defined our town.

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UPDATE 12/3/24: The Tomblin Family Foundation has just announced a $25,000 match - help us make the most of this generous gift by making your Giving Tuesday donation today! Between this gift and donations received since our expansion announcement, we are 75% to our goal of $100,000 through the end of the year to help us expand our programs and support the musicians who helped make Austin’s music scene legendary.

For 12 years, HOME has been guided by a dedicated team of music legends. Now, as living costs rise and impact our aging musician community, HOME is poised for a transformative shift. We aim to hire our first Executive Director and expand our grant capacity by early 2025.
This pivotal leadership will amplify our ability to support the musicians who have shaped Austin’s "Live Music Capital of the World." Your support will help us provide these artists with the dignity and security they deserve.

It is impossible not to recognize the critical need for housing security among our aging musician population and the increased cost of living in Austin that makes staying in their homes a challenge. HOME’s unique mission and programs fill a critical niche for this underserved community in Austin - there are hundreds of aging musicians in need across our City that need support.

Now HOME is getting a remodel.

Armed with new insight and energy, phenomenal partners, and a passion for this work, the HOME Board is dedicated to hiring the first Executive Director by early 2025 to enhance our ability to support more aging musicians starting early next year. With this new capacity, HOME will be regularly be increasing the number of musicians the organization can serve.

We believe that these artists, who have contributed immensely to our community and the city's reputation as the "Live Music Capital of the World," deserve support as they face the challenges of aging, reduced opportunities, or health issues.

With your support, we can continue to expand our assistance to Austin’s elder music community and ensure that these long-time contributors, who have brought substantial revenue to Austin while often earning modest wages, can enjoy their later years with dignity and housing security.

Onward.

HOME wouldn’t be here without the generous support of those who cherish Austin music and wish to ease the challenges faced by our legends. From untangling miles of instrument cords (literally) during multi-day fundraising garage sales to joining our annual virtual holiday party featuring musicians from across the country, we appreciate every effort. Together, we look forward to expanding our impact and continuing this important work with your support.

How to Help.

Want to channel your love for Austin music and those legends who defined our town? Consider a donation toward easing the challenges these legends face by making a donation in any amount. HOME has launched an ambitious $100,000 fundraising campaign to raise a ‘runway’ for the next 3 years of expansion - allowing us to build out staff and fundraising capacity for their expanded programs.