First United Methodist provides homeless women a chance to recharge on Friday mornings

Roberta Huff relaxes while waiting for her turn to shower during 'At the Well' on Friday, March 22, 2024. The event is held every Friday morning by volunteers at First United Methodist Church in downtown Austin to provide women experiencing homelessness with a chance to clean up, recharge and rest in a safe space. Women can get a hot meal, shower, do laundry, use computers, charge devices, among other services.

Roberta Huff sips coffee with her breakfast during 'At the Well,' on Friday, March 22, 2024. The event is held every Friday morning by volunteers at First United Methodist Church in downtown Austin to provide women experiencing homelessness with a chance to clean up, recharge and rest in a safe space. "It's nice to have a place you can relax and feel safe," said Huff, who has been homeless since 2021. "They treat us so decent, like we have dignity."

A sign welcomes women to 'At the Well' on Friday, March 22, 2024. The event is held every Friday morning by volunteers at First United Methodist Church in downtown Austin to provide women experiencing homelessness with a chance to clean up, recharge and rest in a safe space.

Zeta Forsyth sips coffee with her breakfast while chatting with a friend during 'At the Well,' on Friday, February 23, 2024. The event is held every Friday morning by volunteers at First United Methodist Church in downtown Austin to provide women experiencing homelessness with a chance to clean up, recharge and rest in a safe space. Many women say its also a chance to check in on each other and make sure their community is doing okay.

Zeta Forsyth gets her hair cut by stylist Jennifer Cruz after getting a shower and breakfast during 'At the Well' on Friday, March 22, 2024. The event is held every Friday morning by volunteers at First United Methodist Church in downtown Austin to provide women experiencing homelessness with a chance to clean up, recharge and rest in a safe space.

Sheila Sergent organizes her belongings after breakfast during 'At the Well,' on Friday, February 23, 2024. The event is held every Friday morning by volunteers at First United Methodist Church in downtown Austin to provide women experiencing homelessness with a chance to clean up, recharge and rest in a safe space.

Hot coffee is served during 'At the Well' on Friday, March 22, 2024. The event is held every Friday morning by volunteers at First United Methodist Church in downtown Austin to provide women experiencing homelessness with a chance to clean-up, recharge and rest in a safe space.

Roberta Huff gets breakfast during 'At the Well' on Friday, March 22, 2024. The event is held every Friday morning by volunteers at First United Methodist Church in downtown Austin to provide women experiencing homelessness with a chance to clean up, recharge and rest in a safe space. "It's nice to have a place you can relax and feel safe," said Huff, who has been homeless since 2021. "They treat us so decent, like we have dignity."

Clean towels are stacked in anticipation of showers during 'At the Well,' on Friday, March 22, 2024. The event is held every Friday morning by volunteers at First United Methodist Church in downtown Austin to provide women experiencing homelessness with a chance to clean up, recharge and rest in a safe space.