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Homelessness presents an opportunity for Huston Tillotson University to show concern for Austin’s homeless community. In doing so, Huston Tillotson can better its public image by taking efforts to aid homeless populations in the city. In our feasibility report, our proposed idea is for Huston Tillotson to organize basic skills/job training, drug awareness, counseling, clothing drives, food kitchens and information resources. The aim of these efforts would be to help the homeless leave that lifestyle. This could double as a chance to promote HTU, increasing awareness of the college and its educational offerings. The goal would ultimately be to increase attendance and improve the reputation of the college. This can be done merely through the propagation of Huston Tillotson decision to aid Austin’s homeless communities. This idea will act as a form of ethical marketing that can attract other local organizations with the same core goal. Huston Tillotson can work in tandem with these prospects to further strengthen and establish this idea This can also bring possible media exposure. This idea can also be officiated with a name and logo. Executing this properly can amplify awareness of the college, and possibly produce more attendants. This will be one of many factors involved in the University’s promotion, as this project is not sufficient to represent HTU alone. However, it will

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