James and Laura Ritchie officially launched the nonprofit Lighter Loads ATX on March 16 with a visionary block party in North Austin. The duo started the nonprofit to provide services to the homeless who live in North Austin. They raised funds to purchase a shower trailer with laundry services. The trailer will travel to areas of need along Wells Branch Parkway, Parmer Lane, Howard Lane and MoPac. www.lighterloadsatx.org