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Leadership DeKalb alumni present "housing-first" community service project urging targeted, multi-source funding
Summary
Leadership DeKalb presented its class project on affordable housing and 'Housing First' approaches, highlighting case studies (including Glynn County) and urging local pilot projects, private fundraising and wraparound services for DeKalb County.
Leadership DeKalb presented the results of its community-service focus groups on June 26, urging county leaders to consider housing-first strategies and multiple funding streams to address homelessness and affordable-housing shortages.
Sharra Sanders, executive director of Leadership DeKalb, described organizational changes and growth, then introduced a class focus group that researched affordable-housing models and presented recommendations. "Strong, informed, connected leaders make DeKalb stronger," Sanders said, noting the nonprofit's request for continued county support as it expands programming and alumni engagement.
Representatives from the class…
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