ATLANTA — Every year the state surveys the unhoused population and the resources to help. On the night of the count in Atlanta, the city reported 33% of its emergency shelter beds were not being used. That statistic might lead one to believe there are more beds than need, but 11Alive’s investigative team found out […]
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Atlanta woman details struggles of going through housing voucher system, while homeless
By Michael Doudna, WSB-TV July 16, 2024 at 11:42 pm EDT ATLANTA — No one ever expects to be homeless, but for those who end up there, finding a place to call home can be a challenge. “Some people are just fighting to get out of this, but one thing one learned is that once you’re […]
Homelessness has a face. And it might not be what you think.
The facts Atlanta is home to over a quarter of the state’s homeless population of nearly 10,000 Of the vulnerable men, women, and children we serve every day: 81% have experienced physical or sexual abuse 58% report symptoms of trauma 57% have a chronic medical condition 55% spend their free time alone 46% are under/ […]