Atlanta Moved Over 400 People From the Streets Into Housing
Through a coordinated, public-private campaign, Atlanta is driving measurable reductions in unsheltered homelessness across the city.
RESULTS AT A GLANCE
HOW ATLANTA IS DOING IT
Atlanta is taking a phased, citywide approach to reducing unsheltered homelessness. Led by Partners for Home and a coalition of more than 170 organizations, the effort pairs permanent housing with coordinated outreach, wraparound services, and real-time data to move people from the streets into stability
The campaign set a clear goal: reduce unsheltered homelessness in downtown Atlanta by housing 400 people. That goal has been surpassed.
Twenty-four dedicated outreach workers engage people daily, building trust and connecting them to housing and support. New permanent supportive housing sites, including rapid-build developments on city-owned land, provide homes designed for people who are chronically homeless and managing complex health conditions.
With the downtown milestone achieved, the model is expanding across the city. The next phase will increase supportive housing capacity, strengthen rapid rehousing, deepen healthcare partnerships, and expand prevention programs.
Nearly 500 new permanent supportive housing units are coming online through rapid development and restoration projects. With $162 million raised toward the goal, the infrastructure is growing to match the ambition.
Downtown Rising proves that when a city aligns around solutions that pair permanent supportive housing with outreach and wraparound services, people can move from the street into lasting stability. We’re demonstrating a model that can scale across Atlanta.
