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3 days ago
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Atlanta sees rising number of homeless families despite other successes, report finds
The Brief The nonprofit group Partners for Home has released the results from their annual count of the city's homeless population this week. While some demographics saw decreasing numbers, the nonprofit was concerned about a rise in family homelessness. The group says Atlanta is at a "critical inflection point" in its effort to reduce its homeless population. ATLANTA - An Atlanta nonprofit says the city is at a "critical inflection point" for fighting homelessness in the area. The nonprofit group Partners for Home has released a new study showing that homelessness in the city is beginning to stabilize, but families remain vulnerable. By the numbers The nonprofit did its annual Point-in-Time Count on the night of Jan. 27, 2025, as well as additional surveying the week afterward. According to the group, the overall number of people experiencing homelessness in the city increased by 1% - which researchers said could show a "potential plateau." Veterans and youth homelessness saw decreases from 2024, with numbers declining by 6% and 3% respectively, the study found. The nonprofit also championed the city's focus on offering permanent supportive housing - a move it says helped drop chronic homelessness by 9%. The group also found dramatic decreases in homeless adults with serious mental illness, substance use, and HIV/AIDS. While the numbers for some groups dropped, the nonprofit also highlighted the concerning rising trend of family homelessness. Those numbers increased 14% from 2024. Unsheltered homelessness also increased by 2%. Dig deeper Among the homeless community, the group found that 80% identified as Black -a slight drop from the 86% recorded last year but much higher than the demographics of Atlanta's general population. Nearly 75% of those marked as homeless were men and boys - but the group noted that 62% of homeless individuals in families were women or girls. Around 11% of those surveyed were LGBTQ+, though officials say this percentage is likely lower than the actual number due to stigma. The largest age group was 55 to 64 years old. The nonprofit said that seniors are the fastest-growing unsheltered age group nationally. More than half of those surveyed first became homeless between the ages of 18 and 44. What you can do You can see the full survey results for the Partners for Home 20205 PIT Count here. The Source Information for this story came from a report by Partners for Home.
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3 days ago
- General
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New report breaks down the numbers on Atlanta's homeless population
A new report finds that homelessness in Atlanta is beginning to stabilize. Partners for Home, a nonprofit that works with the city to combat homelessness, gathered the data in January and February and produced the report. Family homelessness increased 14% and unsheltered homelessness increased by 2%, but chronic homelessness fell 9%. The latest data shows that 2,894 people are homeless in Atlanta, with 1,833 of those being sheltered and 1,061 being unsheltered. There were 736 people who met the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's definition of chronic homelessness. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Those who are considered to be chronically homeless have a disability, live in a place not meant for human habitation, a safe haven or emergency shelter, and have been homeless for 12 consecutive months or four or more occasions in the last three years, totaling 12 months. There was a 25% decrease in adults with serious mental illness over the previous year, a 30% decrease in substance use disorders, a 17% decrease in HIV/AIDS, and a 17% increase in the proportion of adults who are domestic violence survivors. The data is broken down into various demographic insights, including race, gender, age distribution, sexual orientation, and more. Out of the 2,894 people polled, 67% of them said they would use a shelter if available. Of those who wouldn't, 143 cited safety concerns and 102 cited cleanliness. You can view the full report here. TRENDING STORIES: Governor's office said it will start issuing special tax refund checks this week PHOTOS: 'Itsy-Bitsy, Teenie-Tiny' town is Georgia's third most visited Midtown Taco Mac abruptly closes, second location to do so in as many months [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
