Plan to end homelessness presented in city council - WTVM.com-Columbus, GA News Weather & Sports

Plan to end homelessness presented in city council

Posted: Updated:
Christie Bevis with Home for Good Christie Bevis with Home for Good
  • NEWS

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:11 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:11:48 GMT
    After much debate and a unanimously vote from the board edgewood elementary and Marshall middle schools will close their doors for the final time next Friday. But what happens after next week?    "There
    After much debate and a unanimously vote from the board edgewood elementary and Marshall middle schools will close their doors for the final time next Friday. But what happens after next week?    "There
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:30 AM EDT2013-05-22 09:30:05 GMT
    As millions of Americans focus their attention on the devastation in Oklahoma, many will feel compelled to reach out and help. But sometimes, in massive recovery efforts, people's good intentions can turn
    As millions of Americans focus their attention on the devastation in Oklahoma, many will feel compelled to reach out and help.

    But sometimes, in massive recovery efforts, people's good intentions can turn into a burden for workers in the trenches.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:06 AM EDT2013-05-22 08:06:02 GMT
    The devastating effects of the tornado in Oklahoma yesterday serve as a somber reminder that disaster can strike anywhere, anytime. That's why it's crucial to stay up-to-date on the latest breaking news
    The devastating effects of the tornado in Oklahoma yesterday serve as a somber reminder that disaster can strike anywhere, anytime.

    That's why it's crucial to stay up-to-date on the latest breaking news and weather alerts.
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) -

There could soon be more housing for families and individuals facing homelessness in Columbus.

Christie Bevis with Home for Good, the alliance to end homelessness, presented an update on the ten-year plan to end homelessness in city council Tuesday.

Bevis said a proposal is in the works to partner with the Columbus Housing Authority for about 150 housing units for those facing homelessness.

"What research really is showing, housing first creates stability that people need and having a secure environment then they can work on what other issues they might have," Bevis said.

Bevis said those homes could be done in a variety of ways. Some homes could stand alone while others may be already integrated into a current housing authority community.

She said they hope to have everything worked out in the next five to seven years.

Copyright 2012 WTVM. All rights reserved.