The day we met him, Rev. Amado Castillo was spending a hot Saturday mixing mortar for a small cinderblock wall. He stopped his work to show off the enthusiastic red and white interior of his church and to proudly describe his congregation. Since 1993, Pastor Tony L. Johnson has been taking in men and women who struggle with drugs, alcohol, and prostitution. He helps them get off the street. So far, his East Austin shelter has housed over 750 people.
Donations are welcome.
True Hope Church of God in Christ 1198 Airport, 926-1901. Ulit Avenue Missionary Baptist Church 1804 Ulit, 476-2287. United Missionary Baptist Church 3503 E. 17th, 926-1333. The church's mission statement is full of ideas for programs that unfortunately lack funding and equipment. Unity Hill Baptist Church 3001 E. 16th, 474-4436.