Links
For More Information About Homelessness:
Homeless Task Force
The mission of the Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless is to advocate for and to represent the dignity and rights of people who are homeless in our society toward the goal of preventing homelessness and seeking appropriate and affordable housing and services for all.
National Coalition for the Homeless
National Coalition for the Homeless is a national advocacy network of homeless persons, activists, service providers, and others committed to ending homelessness.
National Coalition for the Homeless FACT SHEETS
The National Coalition for the Homeless publishes fact sheets on various aspects of homelessness. Each sheet summarizes facts and issues and contains a list of recommended reading for further research.
National Alliance to End Homelessess
National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to mobilize the nonprofit, public and private sectors of society in an alliance to end homelessness.
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
US Department of Housing and Urban Development website includes housing assistance information, general resources related homelessness, and tips on helping the homeless.
Georgia Coalition to End Homelessness
Georgia Coalition to End Homelessness (GCEH) is a statewide network committed to fostering strategic initiatives that build a collaborative response to the needs of homeless persons in Georgia.
Bigger Visions of Athens
Bigger Visions of Athens runs a Winter Homeless Shelter from mid-October to mid-April, providing overnight housing to 15 people and free food (all based on donations and volunteer work, as available) to its residents and anyone else who stops by. Volunteers are always in need as are donations of warm clothing and food.
Information on how to Help:
Hands On Northeast Georgia is a program of Community Connection of Northeast Georgia that helps individuals, families and corporate and community groups find flexible volunteer opportunities at various organizations in Athens-Clarke and Oconee Counties. Connect to Volunteer!
Northeast Georgia Community Connection - 211
Northeast Georgia Community Connection is a collaborative effort to grant equal access to resources in the community. A free service, simply dial 211 to speak with a representative and get the answers you need regarding resources. The 211 database can also be accessed online (it is constantly being updated) here.