Category Archives: Open Letter

What Our Community Should Demand to Know about the Homeless Authority (CSAH) [being in disarray] & Homelessness in Savannah

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

Our Community Should Demand to Know: What we’re doing to house our chronic homeless Why Housing First isn’t a model any of our existing CoC (CSAH) members are supporting What type of Housing First project we would support as a … Continue reading →

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Had to share this story from a Vet! WOW- read & support any organization who makes a difference for Vets experiencing homelessness!

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

Here’s a Facebook post from one of our friends, Holly Minor. It was written by a new Facebook friends, Justa Vet! We feel compelled to add this comment here before you read this expose. We saw it in a newsletter … Continue reading →

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Is this a valid pilot project for the Housing Fund in Savannah? We think YES & want to engage now on this!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Background information & coverage is voluminous in the media in San Jose & reported here & on our other Facebook posts regarding this breakthrough approach to proving the value of Housing First models to end chronic homelessness! We believe this … Continue reading →

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More collaboration needed Mrs Mayor: Seized shirts, sheets will help Savannah’s needy | savannahnow.com

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

Thanks Mayor Edna Jackson for recognizing the opportunity for collaboration in the community to address homelessness & bringing dignity to the homeless or recently housed! We have a huge example of an opportunity for even more significant collaboration that seems … Continue reading →

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Connect with the issues here: Sophie Johnson: Homeless Kids

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

Sophie Johnson: Homeless Kids. Some more reality for homeless kids, in print but if you read this I guarantee you will be closer to getting it if you’re having trouble understanding what homeless kids go through! Follow the comment threads … Continue reading →

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Follow-ups in Savannah on: ‘60 Minutes’ story on homeless children in Florida spurs $1 million in donations | Poynter.

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

‘60 Minutes’ story on homeless children in Florida spurs $1 million in donations | Poynter.. Check this out! CBSNews on @60Minutes will re-air & update the story based on activities since the Nov 27, 2011 airing of that update from … Continue reading →

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Follow-up & More on Supporting “Housing First” Models to End Chronic Homelessness in Savannah, GA: Question for All Political Campaigns in Savannah, GA, 2011 Elections

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

We offer this follow-up specifically at Thanksgiving time because we all must take time to think about what we are thankful for! Our homes, families, the feast we are going to have tomorrow are all very valid things to be … Continue reading →

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Does Savannah need a Task Force?: Columbus Local News: Region & News: Dialogue regarding homeless must involve businesses

Posted on November 17, 2010 by

Dialogue regarding homeless must involve businesses * Task force members also say churches can play a key role in addressing the situation here. This is what we talked about at the DNA meeting (well the business part didn’t get as … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to the Citizens of Savannah, GA regarding Homelessness in Savannah

Posted on November 11, 2010 by

The following was sent to the President of the Downtown Neighborhood Association last night (11/10/10). It follows up our attendance at their quarterly meeting on 11/9/10 where the topic was “Homelessness, taking a 360 degree look” (paraphrased). In attendance were … Continue reading →

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