Austin Davis
@Austin_Davis17
Followers
895
Following
1K
Media
405
Statuses
1K
23 // Author of LOTUS & THE APOCALYPSE and COMPULSIVE SWIM, available now from @outcastpress. Homeless outreach organizer. Founder @hugsaz
Phoenix, AZ
Joined February 2017
“Compulsive Swim” will be available everywhere on February 1st, 2023. After the book is out, I’m hitting the road again to tour! Hope to see you at one of these AZ shows 💙💙 https://t.co/hq77HI6G7n
https://t.co/ilIkY5qcVp
@OutcastPress @OutcastPress1 @slicesofanxiety
0
4
6
Tempe denies AZ Hugs permit to feed homeless population. Why? 'Repeated defiance'
azcentral.com
AZ HUGS has long hosted picnics for the homeless at city parks. Now the group can't do that for at least a year after Tempe denied an event permit.
0
3
7
This @Austin_Davis17 poetry/art book is about living on the streets, levitating over water before drowning in it, and what makes such a tumultuous life worth it. https://t.co/UUrdrlJIis
@OutcastPress #artbook #Poetryforever
0
2
6
If this sticker doesn’t make it to the walls of every bridge, bus station,college campus, hole-in-the-wall pizza joint & motel kegger party, I’ll be disappointed. @Austin_Davis17’s rock and roll on attitude deserves as much. Message me or @OutcastPress to claim one w/ 📖purchase
0
3
7
Making art cool enough to be in the CD of ur fav old alt band. @Austin_Davis17 is a rock star of poetry, his words strumming in minds like indie folk lyrics. He now has 2 books w/ @OutcastPress & a third in discussion https://t.co/bvE4P78qnQ
0
2
5
This awesome cover by @slicesofanxiety always reminds me of what could have been a #Nirvana album cover. @Austin_Davis17 definitely gives off empathetic punk rock energy & so does his @OutcastPress #poetry
https://t.co/bvE4P78qnQ
#chapbook #artbook #booklovers #illustration
0
3
18
Reminder of how cool @Austin_Davis17 is & how his latest book deserves all the stars. ✨ https://t.co/tRuvt0f4aA
@OutcastPress
0
2
4
Welp. Back to 110+ degree days here in Phoenix, AZ. 🌡️ 🥵 We're proud of @ASU English alum @Austin_Davis17 who runs an outreach for unhoused people and is working to find them shelter from the scorching heat. Read more @nytimes: https://t.co/DfqFJmLXy7
#ASUHumanities
nytimes.com
A continuous stretch of days reaching or exceeding 110 degrees has filled emergency rooms. On Monday, the city hit 108 degrees, breaking the run, but setting a new, brutal record.
0
1
2
Join us at Open Mic Night in the library to share your poetry and written or spoken word in a casual, non-judgmental environment as you connect with fellow artists like local author, @Austin_Davis17. Reserve your spot here: https://t.co/x54EiOmaGb
0
1
2
ICYMI: I spoke with @HugsAz's @Austin_Davis17 on difficulties unhoused people face when trying to access cooling centers in the Valley. For @KTAR923:
EARLIER THIS WEEK: @Austin_Davis17 with @HugsAz shares what he has seen running a Tempe cooling center. He also says that some people face barriers when trying to use cooling centers, like people with mobility issues or with animals. For @KTAR923: https://t.co/MQY1NhSmyP
0
2
3
EARLIER THIS WEEK: @Austin_Davis17 with @HugsAz shares what he has seen running a Tempe cooling center. He also says that some people face barriers when trying to use cooling centers, like people with mobility issues or with animals. For @KTAR923: https://t.co/MQY1NhSmyP
0
2
3
An incredible effort by Austin Davis and AZ Hugs for the Homeless! After receiving a generous donation, the foundation has been working to fix up a trailer that will serve as a temporary solution for families in need of shelter. https://t.co/e9FJMzWnu6
abc15.com
A local organization is pushing forward on a new project hoping to help families that are experiencing homelessness.
0
1
3
Our friend Jen just reached out in need of shelter for her & her 2 kiddos. I’ll be working with Jen tomorrow on making a pathway to shelter, but tonight we want to make sure she & the kids stay safe. If you’d like to donate to our motel fund, info below! Hugs ❤️ Venmo: azhugs
3
1
3
My friends and I used to kick it at the parks for hours. Miss that shit. Nowadays it feels like everyone is just looking for somewhere that might be safe for a bit. @KTAR923
https://t.co/P2X5xyMyJK
Austin adds, "There's no place where someone can experience homelessness and simply exist. Homelessness is not illegal...But in a lot of ways, it low-key is." Here, you can see donations needs for @HugsAz if you'd like to donate: https://t.co/EngKGyz8b4
0
0
1
New programs in the City of Phoenix and other Valley-area cities have put overnight security at public parks. @Austin_Davis17 with @HugsAz says this can put people experiencing homelessness at a higher risk of death. For @KTAR923: https://t.co/QWySur3xR3
1
3
4
Photographer Eric Elmore hopped in the van with me on Wednesday & took pics throughout our travels. This 1st photo feels heavy. Someone in our street fam was hit by a train a few weeks back & died. A friend on the streets gave me this stuffed animal to give to the woman’s child
0
0
0
This week, we had the chance to celebrate the hard work of @CityofPhoenixAZ volunteers at the Impact Volunteer Awards. I was particularly proud to recognize Austin Davis and Eddie Chavez Calderon who provide lifesaving heat relief through their mobile cooling van.
1
2
4