Atlanta ‘Effectively Ends’ Veteran Homelessness In The City

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed said the city effectively ended homelessness among veterans in the city on Monday, November 6, 2017. There are currently about 100 known homeless veterans in the city of Atlanta, all of whom have been offered permanent housing.

Tasnim Shamma / WABE

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed announced Monday that the city has effectively ended homelessness among veterans in the city.

Reed received a letter of congratulations and confirmation from the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Department of Veterans Affairs on Oct. 27.

The letter stated the agencies felt confident the city could quickly support homeless veterans in the future as well.