Volunteers Needed for Atlanta's Homeless Registry
The goal is to create a by-name registry of the city's homeless, enabling organizers to prioritize those most vulnerable and at risk of dying on the street so their needs can be met.
The City of Atlanta is seeking hundreds of volunteers to participate in the Atlanta Homeless Registry – a large-scale effort to survey people sleeping in unsheltered locations and emergency shelters. The goal of the Atlanta Homeless Registry is to create a by-name registry of the city's homeless, enabling organizers to prioritize those most vulnerable and those at risk of dying on the street so that they can be connected with housing and services that meet their needs. Primary volunteer opportunities include: All volunteers will be provided with training and will be deployed on teams led by qualified outreach workers. In addition to conducting surveys in emergency shelters and outdoor locations, volunteers area needed to assist with data …
Michael
2:31 pm on Friday, January 4, 2013
I went out on the street in Midtown Christmas morning. I saw people sleeping in doorways and walking up and down the street at 7am. I don't know why so many homeless people end up downtown. I do know that my home State would not allow anyone to stay on the streets during the winter; period. However, Massachusetts is a lot colder this time of year. #Steve, I believe it is true that many don't want… more ›