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Homelessness in Savannah-Chatham by the numbers

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The number of chronically homeless individuals identified in Chatham County during the 2020 point-in-time count.
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The number of chronically homeless individuals identified in Chatham County during the 2020 point-in-time count.
Homeless
The number of chronically homeless individuals identified in Chatham County during the 2020 point-in-time count.
Homeless
The number of chronically homeless individuals identified in Chatham County during the 2020 point-in-time count.
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What We Do

Chatham County has the 2nd highest rate of homelessness in Georgia. Our 2018 count identified 1,009 homeless individuals. This count does not include more than 800 students enrolled in the Savannah Chatham Public School System who are experiencing homelessness.

 

Through our programs and services we Annually in Chatham County, CSAH and its Continuum of Care (CoC) partners assist over 4,000 individuals, youth, and families through our programs and services.

CSAH Programs and Services

Supportive Housing Program

Supportive Housing Program

City 54

CSAH subcontracts with the City of Savannah to serve 54 households where the primary resident has an identified special need. Using the Housing First model and a Harm Reduction emphasis, CSAH provides case management, referrals to supportive services, and rental assistance to residents living in units across the City of Savannah.

Housing Development

Housing Development

Tiny House Community

CSAH has completed Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Tiny House Project. Phase 1 of the community is currently home to 23 veterans and includes a clubhouse and tiny medical clinic. Phase 2 provided an additional 24 permanent homes and support services for veterans experiencing homelessness.  This community is named The Cove at Dundee and is located at 75 Dundee Street in Savannah, GA.

Street Outreach

Street Outreach

PATH Outreach

CSAH staff go into the community where individuals experiencing homelessness live and congregate to offer assistance, supplies, and referrals. Outreach occurs in homeless camps, under bridges, in abandoned buildings and on the street.

Case Management

Case Management

Crisis Care

CSAH staff provide intensive case work with individuals to address a variety of issues that lead to homelessness. Case managers provide resources and counseling to help individuals with medical concerns, chemical health assessments, mental health assessments, life planning, and food, clothing, and shelter options.

Resource & Referral

Resource & Referral

Community Resources

In coordination with various nonprofit and government partners, CSAH staff coordinate access to community resources and referrals for service

Job Support

Job Support

Annual Resource Fair

CSAH coordinates a large one-day resource fair for individuals experiencing homelessness each year. All homeless community service providers and congregations, businesses, government entities, and others interested in offering free goods and support services attend the fair.

Homeless Continuum of Care

Homeless Continuum of Care

Lead Agency – Chatham-Savannah Continuum of Care

CSAH staff provide intensive case work with individuals to address a variety of issues that lead to homelessness. Case managers provide resources and counseling to help individuals with medical concerns, chemical health assessments, mental health assessments, life planning, and food, clothing, and shelter options.

HMIS

HMIS

Lead Agency – Homeless Management Information System

CSAH maintains county-wide data for homeless services from all agencies participating in the HMIS system funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Homeless Service Provider Coordination

Homeless Service Provider Coordination

Collaborative Partner with Homeless Serving Agencies

CSAH works to strengthen the collaboration among service providers and build their organizational capacity to provide quality programs and ensure strong and healthy nonprofit organizations.

Our Ongoing Campaigns