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Current Issues Class: Understanding, Funding and Fighting the New Face of Homelessness in Georgia

Homelessness has a direct impact on local government and communities across Georgia. The face of homelessness is now different than many would perceive, with families, veterans, and the working poor comprising an ever-increas¬ing percentage of those affected. In this class, an introduc¬tion to the real causes of homelessness is presented, with discussion of how homelessness financially impacts local communities. Roles, responsibilities and supportive efforts required of elected officials to face this issue along with strategies for engaging with non-profit/ faith based orga¬nizations, and opportunities for federal funding are exam¬ined. Case studies of municipalities utilizing Department of Community Affairs funding and possible municipal service structures are evaluated.