Housing Development, Tiny House Community

CSAH has completed Phase 1 of the Tiny House Project and began Phase 2 in December 2019. Phase 1 of the community is currently home to 23 veterans and includes a clubhouse and tiny medical clinic. Phase 2 will provide 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.

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.

Street 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

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

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

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.

Lead Agency – Chatham -Savannah Continuum of Care

CSAH provides overall leadership and support for the Homeless Continuum of Care (CoC) in Chatham County, Georgia. The CoC is led by a community board. Nonprofit agencies providing supportive services to homeless individuals and families are members of the CoC. Services includes emergency shelter, supportive housing, food, clothing, health care, and case management. CSAH also writes and secures the annual U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding request for the Chatham County CoC. To learn more about the CoC, please visit the Chatham County CoC website.

Lead Agency – Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)

CSAH maintains county-wide data for homeless services from all agencies participating in the HMIS system funded by HUD.

Collaborative Partner with Homeless Serving Agencies

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