08/02/2025
Member Spotlight: A Message from Kevin
"Hello there, my name is Kevin, I am a member of the Austin Clubhouse, and have attending consistently for over a year now. I found the Clubhouse after meeting another member that lives down the street from us. I was led here by that man during my lowest time following the loss of my vehicle and experiencing homelessness.
During the past year, I have made friends, and put in motion an action plan of goals to get my life back on track. At Austin Clubhouse, people will tell you, I do a little bit of everything that needs to be done, no matter what kind of tasks, like admin work, cooking, cleaning, or helping with budgeting and tours; I'm wrapped up in some of everything.
But recently, the highlight of my whole time here has been the opportunity to attend a 3 1/2 day trip to join members and staff from Austin Clubhouse and other Clubhouses at the Clubhouse Texas Summit in San Antonio, Texas. There, we outlined ideas, and reviewed best practices for Clubhouses, and I was able to meet a lot of people, and learned a lot; I will never forget that experience. If I had any advice for newer Clubhouse members that may feel they don't have any direction, or purpose within the Clubhouse, I would say, take it from me, I walked through the doors of Austin Clubhouse, not knowing anyone or if I would like it there, but fast forward over 1 year, and I have never missed a day since then. Attending this place has truly changed my life. Just take a chance.
