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Atlanta Rising: Homelessness Growth Slows to 1%
5 Jan
Summary
- Atlanta's homelessness increased by only 1% amid a $212 million initiative.
- Partners for Home housed over 300 individuals with a 96% retention rate.
- A portion of funds targets rapid housing for 400 before the World Cup.
Atlanta's homelessness has experienced a modest 1% rise, with ongoing efforts bolstered by the $212 million Atlanta Rising initiative. This significant investment is dedicated to comprehensive solutions aimed at reducing the number of over 2,800 unhoused individuals in the city.
Partners for Home, a key organization, has been instrumental, having housed more than 300 individuals. Their 'housing first' approach means no preconditions are required for entry. This strategy has yielded a high retention rate of 96% for those housed.
The Atlanta Rising initiative earmarks $7 million for the rapid housing of 400 individuals in downtown Atlanta before the upcoming World Cup. A point-in-time count on January 26 will assess the initiative's impact, with Partners for Home continuing its vital work beyond the event.
