Austin Council Proclaims Chris Baker Day Celebrating Homelessness Advocacy

The Austin City Council meeting on August 28, 2025, celebrated the contributions of Chris Baker, founder of The Other Ones Foundation, by proclaiming the day as "Chris Baker Day." This recognition highlights Baker's significant efforts in addressing homelessness in Austin over the past eight years.

During the meeting, Council Member Ryan Alter praised Baker for his dedication to improving the lives of vulnerable individuals and for his leadership in combating unsheltered homelessness. Baker founded The Other Ones Foundation in 2017, which has since provided critical resources, shelter, and support to countless individuals in need. The foundation has fostered collaborations with local governments, businesses, and other nonprofits to create lasting solutions to homelessness.

Baker expressed gratitude for the community support that has been vital to the foundation's success. He emphasized that the fight against homelessness requires collective effort and highlighted the current supportive environment from the city’s leadership. Baker conveyed optimism about the future, stating that it is possible to make homelessness "rare, brief, and non-recurring" in Austin.

The proclamation and Baker's remarks underscore the city's commitment to addressing homelessness and the importance of community involvement in creating effective solutions.