Mayor, City Council to Honor Jennifer Gale; House the Homeless Seeks Donations for Thermal Underwear Drive

Mayor Wynn made a symbolic donation of $100 and a crystal bowl this morning to House the Homeless, a local nonprofit advocacy group that assists Austin's transient population. The City Council is also expected to officially honor Gale during today's session.

“Jennifer most nights slept outdoors,” said Wynn. “Jennifer we believe is the 136th person who has died sleeping on the streets (of Austin) over the last 12 months.”

Meanwhile, an anonymous supporter has created a posthumous "jennifergale" twitter account in honor of Austin's most vocal, intriguing, and beloved political candidate. The most recent entry read, "I am Jennifer Gale and I will always be the conscience of Austin if you remember me."

Those wishing to honor Gale's memory may do so by donating to the House the Homeless Thermal Underwear Drive; $10 provides a full set of thermals; $25 provides thermals, a pair of socks, some gloves, and a winter hat. With another cold front headed our way this weekend, the timing couldn't be better to help out. The fundraiser has seen an impressive outpouring of support following the announcement of Gale's passing yesterday; thus far they've raised $1,500 out of their target goal of $18,000.

[Donate to House the Homeless' Thermal Underwear Drive]