Some World Cup host cities look to house, not arrest, homeless people
The World Cup is offering the 16 host cities a chance to take action against one of the biggest problems they face — homelessness.
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The World Cup is offering the 16 host cities a chance to take action against one of the biggest problems they face — homelessness.
Advocates for the unhoused are working to ensure they aren't pushed off the streets or out of town as the FIFA Men's World Cup comes to Atlanta.
For nearly a year, a metro Atlanta man has dedicated every single day to helping the homeless in Bartow County
Residents living in two homeless encampments in Gainesville say they were told to leave by Monday night or face possible arrest.
An Atlanta organization that works to place the city's unhoused community into homes says they've seen a worrying increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness.
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A proposed ordinance in Stone Mountain could change how long people can stay on public property and is raising questions about how it could impact people who are unhoused.
Partners for HOME wanted to house 400 people living on the streets of Downtown Atlanta as the city gets ready to host the World Cup. They're already surpassed that number.
After the city of Atlanta closed a homeless encampment near Grady Hospital in early March, Atlanta's deputy chief housing officer shared new insight into the city's efforts to address homelessness.
On Friday, the City of Atlanta began removing a homeless encampment near Grady Memorial Hospital. The City posted signs that said the closure would take place from March 6 through March 7.
Some people living in the northwest Atlanta area say they support helping those in need, but that they are worried about what a facility that could serve hundreds of people a night could mean for their neighborhood.
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The family of Cornelius Taylor, who died after a bulldozer crushed his tent, has filed a second lawsuit against the nonprofits involved in clearing the encampment.
The Fulton County Department of Community Development is calling for more volunteers to help count people experiencing homelessness later this month.
A Georgia State University study reveals that more than 2,004 households — including at least 1,635 children — are currently residing in hotels across DeKalb County, as housing costs exceed wages and availability.
At 49, after a painful divorce, losing her job of 15 years, and surviving domestic violence, Etoyi Ford found herself without a home and without hope.
Gregory Ellis had no job and nowhere to stay until Clifton Sanctuary Ministries came into his life. Now he volunteers at the place that he credits for getting him off the street.
Lost-n-Found Youth thrift store and nonprofit helps LGBTQ young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 who don't have a home.
Hope Thru Soap started after its founder learned that one of the biggest needs for those experiencing homelessness was access to a hot shower.
A group of formerly incarcerated Atlantans are working to support people who are unhoused in any way they can.
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Welcome to the World Cup, Lamine Yamal.
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