Loading chat...

GA SR524

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/22/2022

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Au

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate recognizes and commends Home First Gwinnett for its work combating homelessness in Gwinnett County through programs including diversion, emergency shelter, rental assistance, and utility assistance
  • Home First Gwinnett opened the Norcross Assessment Center in July 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and has provided cots, beds, hotel vouchers, or rental assistance to over 80,000 individuals since opening
  • The organization opened Gwinnett County's only Winter Warming Station in December 2020, providing hot meals, showers, cots, and care for 30 freezing nights
  • Home First Gwinnett offers a "mailroom" service providing a physical address for unsheltered individuals to obtain official documents such as birth certificates, and provides services in English, Spanish, and Korean
  • The Secretary of the Senate is directed to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Home First Gwinnett

Legislative Description

Home First Gwinnett; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

2/22/2022

Full Bill Text

No bill text available