The Big Picture
HOME (Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers) is running HOMEcoming, a monthlong fundraising campaign across Austin during November that partners with 20 venues to raise money and visibility for aging local musicians. The campaign asks patrons to visit participating venues, buy special cocktails or otherwise support the venues while those venues donate proceeds or sponsor HOME, with the stated goal of supporting HOME's housing, advocacy and healthcare partnerships for musicians.
What Changed
HOMEcoming returns for a second year with broader venue participation and a clearer template: after Saxon Pub owner Joe Ables pledged last year to donate $1 per ticket sold for a month, HOME used that model to recruit other clubs. This year’s effort formalizes different venue approaches — for example, Donn's Depot is offering a signature cocktail for the month while the Moody Center is taking a straight sponsorship route — and scales the initiative to 20 partner locations compared with last year’s slate. HOME says the first HOMEcoming raised about $75,000 and delivered valuable exposure for both the nonprofit and the venues.
What's Next
HOMEcoming runs through the entire month of November; patrons are encouraged to check HOME's lineup of participating venues to curate visits. The report does not list the full venue lineup, specific event dates, prices for signature items, or direct ticket links, so check HOME's campaign materials or each venue for details before you go.