DeKalb County CEO highlights efforts to support families amid economic uncertainty

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson DeKalb County Board of Commissioners DeKalb County Neighborhood Maturation Department and the DeKalb County School District communicated initiatives to sponsorship families during demanding economic times Courtesy of DeKalb County Regime DeKalb County personnel revealed a number of initiatives on Nov that seek to aid families in the midst of the economic hardship the governing body shutdown caused to citizens DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson DeKalb County Board of Commissioners DeKalb County Group Progress Department and the DeKalb County School District hosted a press conference to highlight the work being done to assist local families with food housing and transportation in DeKalb County Across the nation and right here in DeKalb County families are feeling the effects of a challenging financial sector Cochran-Johnson mentioned during the press conference As costs rise and uncertainty continues we are responding with compassion coordination and action Cochran-Johnson highlighted several newest initiatives Distributing more than food boxes during a food drive on Nov Launching the Mobile Region in partnership with Retaaza to bring fresh Georgia-grown produce to residents Ted Terry District county commissioner was recognized for his leadership on this initiative Introducing the DeKalb County Assistance Stock Guide in print and online for programs offering food housing healthcare and financial help Supporting the DeKalb Housing Authority project on HUD housing vouchers Partnering with MARTA to distribute hundreds of turkeys on Nov at Kensington station Partnering with the First African Baptist Church and New Life Church to distribute food boxes The DeKalb County Asset Guide which was created to connect residents with information ranging from utilities assistance to senior care can be accessed here Allen Mitchell DeKalb s neighborhood expansion department director also stated the launch of the HOME-American Rescue operation to address instability for those residents who are unhoused or at jeopardy of homelessness including survivors of domestic violence dating violence sexual assault stalking or human trafficking For more information call - Together we are building a stronger more stable and more compassionate DeKalb County where every resident has access to housing and the guidance they need to thrive Mitchell stated in a report The post DeKalb County CEO highlights efforts to advocacy families amid economic uncertainty appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta