Family Eldercare In The News

Critical Issues 2026

Impact of potential funding cuts on Family Eldercare

Summer Fan Drive 2026

UT study confirms desperate need for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive

KXAN News, February 10, 2026

Season For Caring – Charles Wicks

Donors surprise Austin senior with gifts, including much-needed mobility scooter

Austin American Statesman – By Nicole Villalpando, December 29, 2025

Dentists donate free care to Statesman program’s families, restoring smiles

Austin American Statesman – By Nicole Villalpando, December 24, 2025

From living in car to stable housing: Austin man, 66, still needs a power scooter

Austin American Statesman – By Cedric Golden, December 12, 2025

Escape Into a Cause Podcast – Stephanie Dyer 

Escape Into Family Eldercare with Stephanie Dyer and CEO Dr. Aaron Alarcon
Dr. Aaron Alarcon was featured on “Escape Into a Cause” podcast discussing the issues facing many low-income older adults in Central Texas and how Family Eldercare is stepping in to make a critical difference!

Escape Into a Cause – by Stephanie Dyer, December 11, 2025

Summer Fan Drive 2025

Support The 35th Annual Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive
KXAN – by Rosie Newberry, August 1, 2025

BLOG: Donate to the 2025 Summer Fan Drive
KXAN – by Andrew Schnitker, August 1, 2025

2025 Summer Fan Drive: How to participate this July
KXAN –  by Jaclyn Ramkissoon, June 9, 2025

Iris Gardens 

Family Eldercare breaks ground on Austin’s first LGBTQ-affirming senior community
KXAN – by Cora Neas, June 19, 2025

Construction begins on first LGBTQ+ affirming housing for older adults
CBS Austin – by Will LeHardy, June 19, 2025

Austin breaks ground on new affordable housing for LGBTQ+ seniors
KVUE – June 18, 2025 

Pecan Gardens 

A Place to Call Home – Pecan Gardens Opens Community for Seniors Exiting Homelessness in Austin
City of Austin – October 17, 2024