Proclamation Honoring Franco Bejarano:
>Whereas, Franco is a team leader for Intown Collaborative and is dedicated to meeting vulnerable clients experiencing chronic homelessness where they live and sleep to engage, enroll, and ultimately place them into supportive, permanent housing; and
>Whereas, Franco embodies love-in-action by honoring the dignity of everyone he meets and never giving up until and individual is housed, which has led him to find permanent housing for 100 (now 121) people experiencing homelessness since 2016, more than anyone else in the City of Atlanta; and
>Whereas, Franco inspires his colleagues, community, and the entire city to never give up on anyone. He is a shining example of love and hope to all.
Now, therefore, I, Jennifer Ide, a member of the Atlanta City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Atlanta, do hereby recognize this 22nd day of January 2021 as Franco Bejarano Day where we honor his hard work for those around him and learn from his example.
>Whereas, Franco is a team leader for Intown Collaborative and is dedicated to meeting vulnerable clients experiencing chronic homelessness where they live and sleep to engage, enroll, and ultimately place them into supportive, permanent housing; and
>Whereas, Franco embodies love-in-action by honoring the dignity of everyone he meets and never giving up until and individual is housed, which has led him to find permanent housing for 100 (now 121) people experiencing homelessness since 2016, more than anyone else in the City of Atlanta; and
>Whereas, Franco inspires his colleagues, community, and the entire city to never give up on anyone. He is a shining example of love and hope to all.
Now, therefore, I, Jennifer Ide, a member of the Atlanta City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Atlanta, do hereby recognize this 22nd day of January 2021 as Franco Bejarano Day where we honor his hard work for those around him and learn from his example.
City of Atlanta COVID-19 Homelessness Update:
- A full-scale testing plan has been developed by CDC, Mercy Care, and Fulton County Board of Health. Testing is taking place across the City. 16 shelter sites have been fully tested (that is over 1800 staff and residents) and several others are scheduled for the coming days. 2 unsheltered sites have held testing events which tested over 200 individuals and at least 5 more sites are scheduled for this week to test the unsheltered. All testing has resulted in identification of 28 COVID positive individuals
- The isolation hotel has been operational for two weeks, which serves people experiencing homelessness or the displaced who test positive for COVID-19
- City of Atlanta approved an additional $1.5M of emergency funding for the homeless, which is being matched by philanthropic donations. The City funds are being used to procure a hotel partner for non-congregate sheltering of up to 250 of the high-risk unsheltered. The matching philanthropic donations will support food, staffing, case management, and security. The non-congregate shelter will open this week and will prioritize high risk individuals experiencing homelessness
- The #ATLStrong fund received a $100k philanthropic donation and $50k of that donation was designated for homelessness
- City of Atlanta was awarded $9.7M in ESG, CDBG, and HOPWA federal entitlement grant funds, part of which will support homelessness related efforts such as emergency assistance, emergency lodging, and rapid rehousing
Resources for Homeslessness
1) City of Atlanta Continuum of Care - 404-694-2262
2) City of Atlanta Solicitor's Office - (404) 658-6618
3) The River - davidgillespie@vhchurch.org
4) Intown Collaborative Ministries - (404) 590-6956
5) City of Atlanta Public Defender's Office - (404) 658-6838
6) HOPE Atlanta - 404-817-7070
7) Our House - 404-522-6056
In subsequent conversations with various city offices, here are some additional resources:
Domestic violence hotline: 404-873-1766 Sex trafficking hotline: 1-844-842-3678 Mental health and detox crisis hotline (crisis team will come to client): 1-800-715-4225 Homeless Youth Hotline: 678-856-7825
Permanent housing help and temporary housing, men, women and families
Gateway 24/7
275 Pryor Street 30303
404-215-6645
Monday-Friday 9am-2pm walk-in for assessment and referral
Shelter for Men, Women and families
Salvation Army
400 Luckie Street
Call in the AM for a bed: 404-486-2700
Shelter for Men
Atlanta Mission, Shepherd’s Inn
165 Ivan Allen Blvd. NW (across from Aquarium and Ctr for Civil Rights)
Must line up by 3pm for a bed
Domestic Violence
Partnership against Domestic Violence
Call hotline: 404.873-1766
Shelter for Men
Atlanta City Baptist Rescue Mission
Arrive by 4pm for shelter
316 Peters St. 30313
404-577-3409
Women and children
Calvary Refuge
4265 Thurmond Road, Forest Park 30297 (404)361-5309
Must receive referral from Taskforce
Women and Families
Atlanta Day Shelter
655 Ethel Street 30318
Monday-Friday 8am-2pm
Must go in person for shelter bed
Couples
Salvation Army (see above) and
Zaban couples shelter (winter only)
1605 Peacthree st NE 30309
(404) 872-2915
Women and Children
City of Refuge
1300 Joseph E Boone Blvd 30314
Must call for a bed: 404-564-7743
Youth 18-21
Youth Hotline: 678-856-7825
Covenant House
Emergency beds available every night
1559 Johnson Road NW, 30318
404-489-0165
Veterans
For shelter and permanent housing:
Call 211 or go to
Fort McPherson, M-F 9-5pm; walk in
1701 Hardee Ave 30330
404-321-6111 ext. 7436
2) City of Atlanta Solicitor's Office - (404) 658-6618
3) The River - davidgillespie@vhchurch.org
4) Intown Collaborative Ministries - (404) 590-6956
5) City of Atlanta Public Defender's Office - (404) 658-6838
6) HOPE Atlanta - 404-817-7070
7) Our House - 404-522-6056
In subsequent conversations with various city offices, here are some additional resources:
Domestic violence hotline: 404-873-1766 Sex trafficking hotline: 1-844-842-3678 Mental health and detox crisis hotline (crisis team will come to client): 1-800-715-4225 Homeless Youth Hotline: 678-856-7825
Permanent housing help and temporary housing, men, women and families
Gateway 24/7
275 Pryor Street 30303
404-215-6645
Monday-Friday 9am-2pm walk-in for assessment and referral
Shelter for Men, Women and families
Salvation Army
400 Luckie Street
Call in the AM for a bed: 404-486-2700
Shelter for Men
Atlanta Mission, Shepherd’s Inn
165 Ivan Allen Blvd. NW (across from Aquarium and Ctr for Civil Rights)
Must line up by 3pm for a bed
Domestic Violence
Partnership against Domestic Violence
Call hotline: 404.873-1766
Shelter for Men
Atlanta City Baptist Rescue Mission
Arrive by 4pm for shelter
316 Peters St. 30313
404-577-3409
Women and children
Calvary Refuge
4265 Thurmond Road, Forest Park 30297 (404)361-5309
Must receive referral from Taskforce
Women and Families
Atlanta Day Shelter
655 Ethel Street 30318
Monday-Friday 8am-2pm
Must go in person for shelter bed
Couples
Salvation Army (see above) and
Zaban couples shelter (winter only)
1605 Peacthree st NE 30309
(404) 872-2915
Women and Children
City of Refuge
1300 Joseph E Boone Blvd 30314
Must call for a bed: 404-564-7743
Youth 18-21
Youth Hotline: 678-856-7825
Covenant House
Emergency beds available every night
1559 Johnson Road NW, 30318
404-489-0165
Veterans
For shelter and permanent housing:
Call 211 or go to
Fort McPherson, M-F 9-5pm; walk in
1701 Hardee Ave 30330
404-321-6111 ext. 7436