Public Outreach

Bankruptcy Judges and courts routinely engage in important public outreach efforts. Those efforts include financial literacy classes, pro bono assistance projects, Constitution and Citizenship Day events, naturalization ceremonies, bankruptcy law education for state court judges, and civics education programs.

2023

Health Alliance for Austin Musicians 

HAAM provides access to affordable healthcare for Greater Austin’s low-income, working musicians, with a focus on prevention and wellness. Many Austin musicians are self-employed and have no access to health insurance or basic healthcare. They often work multiple jobs and struggle to pay for basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter, with nothing left for healthcare.

That’s where HAAM comes in. By resolving challenges such as long-neglected dental work to hearing loss, heart problems, and depression, HAAM and our healthcare partners improve and save musicians’ lives, enhancing Austin’s economy and quality of life. Austin is the “Live Music Capital of the World,” and we aim to keep it that way.

HAAM has helped 6,700 musicians across seven counties access over $144 million in healthcare services since we began in 2005. Services include routine dental work, doctor visits and prescriptions, psychiatric counseling sessions, eye exams, out-patient procedures, specialist referrals, hearing screenings, basic needs assistance, and more.