Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced a one-time investment of $50 million to local governments and nonprofits to increase housing stability and address street-level homelessness in the state.
As Atlanta prepares to host the World Cup in a couple of months, Kemp is rolling out what he’s calling the Homelessness Response Grant. Kemp made the announcement during the annual Georgia Chamber of Commerce Eggs and Issues event, where he sets out his priorities at the start of the legislative session.
“The Homelessness Response Grant isn’t a handout program with limited impact and no mechanism for improving someone’s conditions. It is carefully designed to help those experiencing homelessness move to greater stability and economic mobility. Resources will go to emergency shelter, transitional housing, street outreach, engagement teams and wraparound services like mental health care, drug rehab and other needs,” Kemp said.
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