Open Doors

Earlier this month, a new Center for Diversion & Services opened in downtown Atlanta, offering a much-needed alternative to incarceration for people struggling with mental health, substance abuse, and homelessness. Instead of jail, individuals will receive support like peer counseling, case management, and sobering rooms, helping them break the cycle of incarceration. We’re excited to see such efforts that address homelessness and criminal justice reform in our community. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTH-GaGc #Homelessness #MentalHealth #DiversionPrograms #AffordableHousing #CriminalJusticeReform #CommunitySupport #Atlanta #OpenDoorsAtlanta

We’re proud to announce that Jennifer Yearwood has been selected to represent Open Doors on a Leadership Initiative Committee with Built for Zero, Partners for Home, The VA, Hope Atlanta, and Salvation Army to help Atlanta reach functional zero for single homeless veterans by December 2025! With 272 single homeless veterans in Atlanta, the goal is to reduce that number to 18 by the end of 2025. We’re excited to work with these partners to create real change. Let’s get to zero. #EndVeteranHomelessness #OpenDoorsAtlanta #Veterans #FunctionalZero #Atlanta #HomelessnessPrevention #SupportOurVeterans

We’re thrilled to see Emory University’s AI experts partnering with the City of Atlanta to create an online portal aimed at helping lower-income residents easily find subsidized housing options! Why is this important? More than 20,000 renters are currently stuck on Atlanta’s Housing Choice voucher waitlist Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e35_kW9H #AffordableHousing #OpenDoorsAtlanta #HousingForAll #Atlanta #AI #CommunitySupport #EndHomelessness #EmoryUniversity Emory University City of Atlanta

We’re very grateful for our community of property partners! Angela with Glen Hollow shares, “I’ve been working with Open Doors for 7 months - it’s been a great experience! I love it because if we have any issues they are always a phone call away.” Thank you for sharing your experience Angela! We enjoy supporting all of our partners, doing our part to ensure all those in need find stable long-term housing. #OpenDoors #OpenDoorsAtlanta #Atlanta #Housing #EndHomelessness

What is permanent housing? It’s a stable housing option that is not time-limited and provides long-term security for residents, often coupled with supportive services for those with chronic homelessness or disabilities. #AffordableHousing #OpenDoorsAtlanta #HousingForAll #Atlanta #AI #CommunitySupport #EndHomelessness #EmoryUniversity

This Veterans Day, we extend our gratitude to the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. At Open Doors, we are honored to work with and in service of veterans, helping to remove housing barriers and provide stable homes for those who have given so much. Today and everyday, we recognize your service and are committed to supporting veterans in our community. #OpenDoors #VeteransDay #endhomelessness

A new approach to addressing homelessness is happening in East Atlanta Village! Intown Cares social worker Michael Nolan was hired to resolve neighborhood conflicts and help homeless community members find secure housing. This initiative prioritizes solution-oriented conversation, and in just one year has helped 13 individuals secure housing and facilitated over 180 healthcare visits, proving that compassionate solutions yield positive outcomes for everyone. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ek4nHXa7 #OpenDoorsATL #EndHomelessness #CommunitySupport #SocialWork #EastAtlantaVillage

We’re so grateful for our extensive community of property partners! Ashford Brooks Property Manager Sayed Nadeen shares, “The referrals you send to us, they’re amazing!” Our work to ensure all those in need find secure and stable housing would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our partners. #OpenDoors #OpenDoorsAtlanta #PropertyPartners

Georgia State University Law student Liz Harding founded Southern Legal Center for Youth (SCLY), the first legal aid organization providing free legal support for young people experiencing homelessness. They also recently received a $35,000 grant from the Georgia Bar Foundation to launch a Youth Homelessness Program, which is already helping young people navigate issues from housing to identity theft. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eRbzm3QC #YouthHomelessness #OpenDoors #SouthernLegalCenterForYouth Southern Legal Center for Youth

November is National Homelessness Youth Awareness Month (NHYAM)! This month, first recognized in 2007, aims to build awareness around the causes and solutions of youth homelessness. Unsure how you can take action this month? Check out this calendar with action you can take each day: https://lnkd.in/e9d4j-3c #OpenDoors #OpenDoorsAtlanta #NHYAM #NationalHomelessnessYouthAwarenessMonth