Homelessness is a huge problem in the United States. To try and resolve the issue, some communities are turning to unconventional methods- and it seems to be working. What can Atlanta learn from these communities, and how can the city use this knowledge to help its most vulnerable? Since 2019, the number of people experiencing […]
Author Archives: Sukainah Abid-Kons
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Atlanta homeless shelters bracing for expected swell of evictions
With the federal eviction moratorium set to expire at the end of July, homeless shelters are frantically gearing up for a potential spike in demand for their services. Mellony Gaston, social services director at the Atlanta Children’s Shelter, said she worries the end of the eviction ban could have dire consequences. Many intown homeless shelters […]
