Founded in Austin in 2000 by the Daughters of Charity and Saint Austin Catholic Church parishioners, Saint Louise House opened its doors to its first five families in October 2001. We’re celebrating our 20th anniversary throughout this year with a look at the how far we’ve come – thanks to you, our generous supporters – over the past 20 years.
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“Serve those who are poor with gentleness and love.” – St. Louise de Marillac
February 2, 2021 · Saint Louise House
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Be the Light
The Light You Share: How Care Illuminates the Path Forward
As the year begins to settle into its quieter moments, many of us find ourselves drawn to light. Candlelight on a dinner table. Holiday lights along familiar streets. The warm glow of home on a cold evening. Light comforts us. It connects us. It...
December 4, 2025
News & ArticlesGratitude in Action: How Stability Creates Space for Connection
As the season of gratitude begins, we are reminded that community is more than a feeling. It is something built through care, shared effort, and trust. At Saint Louise House, we see that truth every day. When mothers and children have a stable home,...
October 28, 2025
News & ArticlesEvery Family Deserves a Place to Call Home
Every day in Austin, children head to school carrying more than backpacks. They carry the uncertainty of where they will sleep that night. In the Austin Independent School District alone, more than 2,500 students from over 1,100 families are living...
October 9, 2025