Open Doors

Last month, Covenant House Georgia hosted their annual Sleep Out event, a powerful initiative to raise awareness and support for young people experiencing homelessness. Participants give up their beds and sleep outside for one night to raise funds for vital services that support young people experiencing homelessness. We applaud all those who participated! Together, we can work toward a future where youth homelessness is rare, brief, and nonrecurring. 🙌 Watch the full story: https://lnkd.in/ei_DMAEj #SleepOut #EndYouthHomelessness #CovenantHouseGeorgia #MakeADifference #CommunityImpact #OpenDoors

An important way to track the progress and challenges of our homelessness community is the Point-in-Time (PIT) count - a federally mandated census conducted every January. On January 27, 2025 join Partners for Home their annual PIT count! How can YOU help? - Be a Team Lead: No experience required—training will be provided. - Join the Planning Committee - If your agency provides services or transportation for individuals experiencing homelessness, sign up to help at day site locations or with volunteer transport during the night count. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ghJyZkh5 #PITCount2025 #Volunteer #EndHomelessness #CommunityImpact #PartnersForHome #Atlanta

Winter Warming Update for December 11 and 12, courtesy of Partners for HOME! https://lnkd.in/ev9gEY6e

We want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to three of our founding board members, to whom we are wishing farewell as they complete their final term with us! Dave Loeffel, Marc Lefar, and Sara Haas have all served on the Open Doors board for 6 years and were a part of the founding committee before we officially became a nonprofit organization. Their leadership has had a lasting impact on our work and the people we serve. #ThankYou #OpenDoors #Leadership #Community #Gratitude #EndHomelessness

The Policing Alternatives and Diversion (PAD) Initiative in Atlanta, is helping individuals like Lilly Gaskin connect to services and housing instead of facing criminalization for homelessness. Since its launch in 2021, PAD has helped over 2,000 people find stable housing, proving that this diversion approach is cost-effective and offers a sustainable path out of homelessness. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCzf_arK #Homelessness #DiversionPrograms #HousingFirst #OpenDoorsAtlanta #EndingHomelessness #CompassionOverCriminalization

Our community of property partners is united in our mission to ensure all those in need find permanent housing! Property Manager Betty at Sedgefield Apartments shares, "Open Doors has been an amazing organization to work with!” Thank you for sharing your experience Betty! We’re excited about a continued future of matching those in need with stable, affordable, permanent, housing. #OpenDoors #OpenDoorsAtlanta #Atlanta #Housing #EndHomelessness

Did you know that what we typically perceive homelessness to be is only 15% of what homelessness really is? The remaining 75% is considered working poor. Working poor individuals are those who work or look for work for at least 27 weeks in a year but still have incomes below the poverty line. Some working poor people are unable to afford rent and end up homeless, sleeping in their vehicles. It’s important to understand the realities of what homelessness can look like, in order to best serve communities in need. #OpenDoors #WorkingPoor #Homelessness #Atlanta

As Veteran’s month comes to a close, we’re excited to celebrate a recent milestone in the fight against Veteran homelessness. The Atlanta VA Health Care System announced that they have helped 803 Veterans secure permanent housing this year — exceeding their target by 196.1%! This success places Atlanta among the top 7 communities nationwide for reducing Veteran homelessness, with only 2.1% of housed Veterans returning to homelessness. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2iGUnD4 #VeteranHomelessness #CommunityImpact #OpenDoorsAtlanta #EndingHomelessness

As Veteran’s month comes to a close, we’re excited to celebrate a recent milestone in the fight against Veteran homelessness. The Atlanta VA Health Care System announced that they have helped 803 Veterans secure permanent housing this year — exceeding their target by 196.1%! This success places Atlanta among the top 7 communities nationwide for reducing Veteran homelessness, with only 2.1% of housed Veterans returning to homelessness. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2iGUnD4 #VeteranHomelessness #CommunityImpact #OpenDoorsAtlanta #EndingHomelessness

The weather forecast for November 29 and 30 and December 1, meets the criteria for Warming Center activation. Here are open warming centers and shelters in Atlanta shared by Partners for HOME: Warming Centers: Central Park Rec Center (400 Merritts Ave NE) Old Adamsville Rec Center (3404 Delmar Ln) Open from 8 p.m. until 10 a.m. (Fri-Sat) Open from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. (Sun-Mon) Transportation provided from Gateway Center at 8 p.m. Other Shelters: Atlanta Mission: My Sister’s House Atlanta Mission: Shepherd’s Inn Gateway Center Warming Center  Salvation Army & Covenant House Georgia For more information, please reach out directly to the centers. #WarmingCenters #OpenDoorsAtlanta #PartnersForHOME