WHO WE ARE
We are CSAH
Chatham Savannah Authority for the Homeless is a 501 (c ) (3) non-profit organization established in 1989 by the Georgia Legislature. CSAH’s mission is to lead the development of sustainable community practices to end homelessness in the Chatham Savannah Community.
Founded in 1989 by the Georgia Legislature, CSAH acts as a coordinating and leadership body for homeless services in Chatham County. CSAH works in partnership with nonprofit service providers, government officials, business leaders, and the faith community to reduce and eliminate homelessness.
Annually in Chatham County, CSAH and its Continuum of Care (CoC) partners assist over 6500 individuals, youth, and families. CSAH works with community leaders to educate the public about why homelessness occurs and advocates for needed change with elected officials, local government and business leaders, the nonprofit sector, state, and national leaders.
>Our Mission
Leading the development of sustainable community practices to reduce homelessness.
>Our Vision
We envision a community where a person’s circumstance does not determine their access to square footage. We believe in safe quality housing for all.
>Our Values
We value Compassion, Integrity, and Courage in all that we do at CSAH.
CSAH works to accomplish our mission in
3 strategic and continual ways
COLLABORATIVE APPLICANT
For the Chatham Savannah Interagency Council on Homelessness/ Continuum of Care
COLLABORATIVE APPLICANT
CSAH is the Collaborative Applicant for the Chatham Savannah Interagency Council on Homelessness/ Continuum of Care. Our organization collaborates with service providers, business owners, the City of Savannah, Chatham County, healthcare providers, and other key community stakeholders as we work towards ensuring the experience of homelessness in our community is rare, brief, and nonrecurring. Learn more about our role as the Collaborative Applicant.
STREET OUTREACH
For people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the Chatham Savannah community
STREET OUTREACH
Our Street Outreach Teams work directly with people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the Chatham Savannah community, connecting them with vital services such as emergency shelter, transportation, healthcare, showers, and meals. Learn more about our Street Outreach program.
HOUSING
For people experiencing homelessness or housing instability in Chatham Savannah
HOUSING
CSAH is actively developing housing for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability in Chatham Savannah. CSAH currently owns, operates, and manages The Cove at Dundee, a 46-unit tiny home community for veterans exiting homelessness. We are currently developing Dundee Cottages, a 40-unit cottage community for families with children and individuals exiting homelessness. Our organization also provides case management to residents of the Cove at Dundee, Project R.I.S.E, City 54, EOA Austin House, and Union Mission Dutchtown. Learn more about our housing programs.