Forum Post: Needs of homeless grow as resources shrink

The economy has devastated an already reeling community and Deel thinks it’s worse now in many ways than when he came 15 years ago. Many of his residents have a back story of drugs or mental illness. But new people are coming. “Many are first time homeless. Many are economy-related or bad-choice-in-men related.”

In 2010, the facility had revenue from grants and donations of about $4.1 million, including a $700,000 capital campaign. This year, Deel said it will be closer to $2.5 million.

The competition for dollars is fierce and, he said, “homelessness is not the flavor of the month right how. We built a very cool facility but sustaining it is more difficult. I’m surprised the energy in Atlanta has wavered a bit.” http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/needs-of-homeless-grow-as-resources-shrink/nSP4r/