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Fulton seeks non-profit to help run homelessness program

Perhaps a dozen unhomed people camp out nightly along MLK Drive downtown. (Photo by Bill Torpy)

Credit: Bill Torpy

Credit: Bill Torpy

Perhaps a dozen unhomed people camp out nightly along MLK Drive downtown. (Photo by Bill Torpy)
By Ben Brasch
June 8, 2021

Fulton County government is looking for a non-profit agency to help those experiencing homelessness throughout the county.

The agency will be tasked with many to-dos, including managing the county’s Homeless Assessment Centers in North Fulton and southern Fulton, according to the 15-page application. The group selected will work with the county, cities, other non-profits and affordable housing providers to get people homed.

This excludes the city of Atlanta, which has its own efforts.

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According to data from January 2018, there were 314 people experiencing homelessness per 100 residents in Fulton.

Interested groups have until 11:59 p.m. on June 15 to apply and can do so at, https://fultoncountyga.gov/inside-fulton-county/fulton-county-departments/community-development/homeless-services.

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