Atlanta plans to rehouse 400 individuals forward of World Cup

ATLANTA –
A non-profit is partnering with the Metropolis of Atlanta to work on its aggressive plan to deal with homeless individuals forward of the FIFA World Cup.

What we all know:

Metropolis leaders name it “Downtown Rising.” The aim is to make use of $212 million to rehouse 400 individuals by the top of the yr.

On Friday, the mayor broke floor on a 100-unit reasonably priced improvement in Mechanicsville. It’s the fourth such challenge, after the town shut down a number of encampments over the previous few months.

The non-profit working on to get individuals everlasting housing by subsequent yr known as Companions for Dwelling.

Its CEO, Cathryn Vassell, mentioned her technique is to get individuals housed first.

What they’re saying:

“Our sole aim and focus is round getting individuals assessed, document-ready, after which moved into everlasting housing,” mentioned Vassell.

Companions for Dwelling mentioned the Downtown Rising marketing campaign possible gained’t be performed in time for the World Cup.

Homeless individuals round Pryor Road fear the town will surrender after the vacationers go away.

“They’re placing a Band-Support on it. And as soon as the World Cup is gone, I can not predict what’s going to occur, however I kinda suspect it’s going to go in the identical mode,” mentioned one homeless man FOX 5 spoke with Monday. 

“We’re out right here by means of tornadoes, by means of hail, by means of wind,” support Keashaon Sullivan, who’s been homeless for about three months.