Salvation Army Hosting Free Services Event for Atlanta's Homeless

Currently, there are more than 2,164 individuals and families that make up metro Atlanta’s unsheltered homeless.

The Salvation Army Metro Atlanta Command, in partnership with other Atlanta homeless service providers, is hosting Project Homeless Connect, a one-day resource event April 10 where homeless individuals and families will have free access to a variety of services from medical and dental to veterans services to haircuts. The event will be held from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at The Salvation Army Temple Corps at 2090 North Druid Hills Road, Atlanta.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our community agencies to work together to improve people’s lives," said Maj. Todd Hawks, area commander for the Metro Atlanta Salvation Army. “Solving homelessness begins with making the basic needs and services accessible."

It is anticipated that between 500 and 1,000 people will be served. In addition to homeless service providers, the event also includes food and beverages, distribution of clothing and blankets and activities for children.

Pick-up locations as listed below begin at 9:30 a.m. The last pick-up is at 11 a.m. Returns begin at 1 p.m.

• Gateway Center, 275 Pryor St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
• Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless, 477 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
• Salvation Army Red Shield Shelter, 400 Luckie St., Atlanta, GA 30313
• My Sister’s House, 921 Howell Mill Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
• Atlanta Union Mission, 165 Ivan Allen Boulevard NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
• Jefferson Place, 1135 Jefferson St. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30318

This article was provided by The Salvation Army and edited for publication.