Partners for HOME’s Post

Happy July Birthdays to our team members Denise Wilson Willis and Paisley Stewart!

Join us for a virtual training on Housing First Principles, facilitated by the DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) team, on Thursday, July 18, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. KEY TRAINING OBJECTIVES: Housing First Principles - Understand core concepts like immediate access to housing and individualized support services. Client-Centered Case Management - Learn strategies to tailor services to each individual's unique needs. Practical Application - Apply training knowledge and tools to real-world scenarios. https://lnkd.in/eFQybAAQ

The Atlanta Continuum of Care (CoC) is comprised of over 170 nonprofit, government, business, and community stakeholders dedicated to ending homelessness the City of Atlanta. The Atlanta CoC is an unincorporated association led by a Governing Council with committee and workgroup engagement for members in various areas. If you are not already a member, join by filling out this form: https://lnkd.in/erwvz3-P

We are thankful for the amazing change-agents like Ricky Crawford who put their creativity and compassion together to help our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

Funding Opportunity: HUD Grants for Permanent Supportive Housing The HUD CoC Program has allocated approximately $349,000 to the Atlanta CoC for permanent supportive housing (PSH) services for 40 households paired with a Georgia Housing Voucher Program (GHVP) voucher from DBHDD. The deadline has been extended to July 17, 2024, at noon ET. If you have any questions, please email grants@partnersforhome.org

Unraveling the Myths: Mental Health and Homelessness There are many questions and misunderstandings about the relationship between mental health and homelessness. Recently, Community Solutions, Inc. explored existing research and evidence on this topic. They asked experts in these fields to share their insights on common questions. Read on to see their perspectives and deepen your knowledge. https://lnkd.in/eeeAFQu2 #MentalHealth #Homelessness #CommunitySolutions #Research #ExpertInsights #Understanding

Atlanta Civic Circle shared earlier this week our perspective on today’s SCOTUS decision in the City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson. Our team at Partners for Home has been at the forefront of addressing homelessness in Atlanta. We cannot use this ruling as an excuse to shift the burden of this human problem onto law enforcement. Criminalization is not effective in reducing homelessness, rather it prolongs, and complicates the evidenced-based process of rehousing people and further traumatizes them. Fortunately, our community and Mayor are committed to creating a crisis response system that is resourced to develop housing solutions and to rehouse people who are homeless at the pace and scale we need to solve this critical issue. Homelessness is not a crime and we must continue to invest in housing solutions with the right complement of supportive services that end, rather than manage, a person’s homelessness. Discover how Partners for Home and our community are making strides toward ending homelessness. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/etxfTt_v #Homelessness #Atlanta #SCOTUS #CommunitySupport #PartnersForHome #CivicEngagement

Our efforts to support our neighbors experiencing homelessness continue. Partners For HOME has successfully housed 2,000 households in 2023, marking the highest annual rehousing rate to date. Since 2016, we have housed 12,500 neighbors, demonstrating significant progress in our efforts to reduce homelessness and provide stable housing solutions. However, the challenge persists as more individuals face homelessness. We are seeing new faces every day and many are struggling to make ends meet. As Mayor Andre Dickens says, Atlanta is a group project, and it's up to all of us, both in the City of Atlanta and the region, to support those experiencing homelessness. Together with Mayor Dickens and our dedicated Continuum of Care partners, we are committed to housing our neighbors and nurturing communities. Watch the video to see our collaborative efforts in action. 📸 Witness the power of unity and compassion in making a difference! #CommunitySupport #PartnersForHome #EndHomelessness #TogetherWeCan #HomeForEveryone #AtlantaStrong

LIFT 2.0 is a homeless response plan to house 1,500 households by December 31, 2024. With investments from private, City and State departments, the initiative launched in the summer of 2022 and is currently underway in the City of Atlanta. To stay abreast of the progress, community stakeholders can participate in monthly virtual meetings held the first Wednesday of each month from 9:30-0 a.m. Sign up for Wednesday's meeting (July 3) at https://rebrand.ly/554tq78

Partners for HOME, representing the Atlanta Continuum of Care, will hold a new member virtual orientation on July 2 from 9:30-11 a.m. for staff from newly joined organizations. The session will cover CoC and HUD program guidelines, along with initiatives to combat homelessness in Atlanta. Register at https://rebrand.ly/gh7cz7c