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GA HR1801

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/11/2014

Primary Sponsor

Dee Dawkins-Haigler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution commending Marcie Howington and Phoenix Pass, a nonprofit providing transitional housing for single mothers with children experiencing displacement
  • Participants live rent-free in furnished apartments for up to two years while required to save at least 30% of their income, participate in classes, and attend weekly coaching sessions
  • After graduation, participants remain in a two-year After Care program; to date, Phoenix Pass has served 19 mothers and 40 children
  • Phoenix Pass is constructing new apartments to address a waiting list of 80 women and also opens its classes to community members in programs with the Housing Authority, Family Promise of NewRock, Open Doors, and other organizations
  • The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to Marcie Howington and Phoenix Pass

Legislative Description

Howington, Marcie; Phoenix Pass; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/11/2014

Full Bill Text

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