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Decatur to hold homelessness meeting on March 16

The Indigo Girls perform as the headliners during a two-day outdoor concert in Decatur in October 2021. The event, Amplify Decatur, generated a record-high gift of $50K for a nonprofit that helps the homeless. Photo: Kelly Thompson

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Credit: Kelly Thompson

The Indigo Girls perform as the headliners during a two-day outdoor concert in Decatur in October 2021. The event, Amplify Decatur, generated a record-high gift of $50K for a nonprofit that helps the homeless. Photo: Kelly Thompson
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
March 9, 2022

Decatur city officials will host an online town hall on homelessness from 6-7:30 p.m. March 16.

Participants will have the opportunity to:

  • engage with experts with lived experience with homelessness and homeless outreach
  • learn about misconceptions surrounding homelessness
  • receive updates on the city’s current initiatives and
  • provide direct feedback to city representatives.

Register in advance for this meeting at bit.ly/3JYcFhs.

After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For those who cannot tune in for the conversation, send questions and feedback before the meeting to bit.ly/3JXa9rv.

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