Untangling Homelessness in Midtown
Editor's Note: These stories are part of an ongoing series to provide readers with context for one of the City's most challenging issues. Midtown Alliance adds new stories over time that spotlight people, partnerships and progress to address homelessness.
Updated: 01/04/24
Midtown Atlanta is known as one of the city’s most thriving areas, but if you’ve spent any time in the district, you’ve likely come across someone experiencing homelessness. Homelessness ranked among the top five most pressing issues facing Midtown in our most recent Midtown Community Survey (fall 2022). It's natural to ask, “why doesn't somebody do something to change this?"
In Atlanta, the work to combat homelessness is spread across many different groups, including the faith community, business leaders, nonprofits, public safety and the City of Atlanta. We spoke with several experts on the ground working to solve this citywide issue to find out what they're doing, how it's going and what's next.
Click the images below to read their stories from the front lines.
Outreach During the Pandemic
Fresh Expertise on the Ground
Lilian's Quick Wins
The Rainmaker
Faith Community Opens Doors
The Alarm Clock
Five Things We Learned
Local Helpers Lend a Hand
Turning the Model Inside-Out
Kristian's Playbook
Inside the Numbers
How Clarence Found His Way