MARTA and HOPE Atlanta are coming together to help people who are experiencing homelessness and seeking shelter at MARTA stations.
Lyle Harris, senior director of customer and employee experience at MARTA, and Jeff Smythe, executive director for HOPE Atlanta, talked with “Closer Look” host Rose Scott on Monday about The MARTA HOPE Team initiative.
Under the new yearlong outreach pilot program, two HOPE Atlanta case managers will work with MARTA Police to help people experiencing homelessness. Individuals will be offered social services, homeless care options and permanent housing solutions according to their needs.
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