Impact Story: Two Losses, One Diagnosis, and a Community That Helped
Nehemiah Gutierrez is a licensed mental health professional who has spent his career helping others through mental health crises. In recent years, he’s faced quite a few crises of his own. In 2020, his father passed away. The following year, his mother was diagnosed with cancer. Then, in 2025, he lost his mother and was […]
Building Access & Community: Highlights from Our (Not Quite Finished) Northeast Austin Ramp Build
When the CAPS community comes together, incredible things happen! Our recent wheelchair ramp project in Northeast Austin is proof of just that. Over several build days, the CAPS Fix It Friends teamed up with the Texas Ramp Project, St. David’s, YMSL, and a fantastic crew of community volunteers to construct a safe, accessible ramp for […]
Impact Story: How Alison Beck Found Community — and Kept Moving — After Her Parkinson’s Diagnosis
Alison Beck retired from UT in 2024 with plans to travel. A Parkinson’s diagnosis changed that — and an internet search led her to CAPS.
Behind the Scenes: How CAPS Showed Up for Elizabeth
Seminars and support groups are what CAPS is known for. This is the work most people never see — and what CAPS Cares funds made possible for one member.