The United Way of Greater Atlanta partnered with the city to raise private money to help pay for 550 homes for the city's homeless.
"Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on Wednesday announced that the city had reached its goal of raising $50 million to provide 550 homes for the city’s homeless population," reports Stephen Deere.
"About $25 million came from private donations that range from a few thousand dollars to $15 million," according to Deere. "The other half is from the Homeless Opportunity Bond sale that began under former Mayor Kasim Reed."
Atlanta employs a "rapid rehousing" approach to homelessness. "The idea is to quickly provide a temporary home, which allows them to focus on rebuilding instead of where they will sleep," according to Deere.
FULL STORY: Homes for the homeless: Atlanta reaches goal of raising $50 million
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