Community Impact The Cost of Homelessness In 2012, Shaun Donovan, the secretary of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) stated that, “...between shelters and emergency rooms and jails, it costs about $40,000 a year for a homeless person to be on the streets." A 2017 study by the RAND Corporation specifically evaluated a similar program to CaringWorks in Los Angeles County, California. The results were startling. Across all services examined by researchers, the costs for public services consumed in the year after receipt of long-term housing declined by nearly 60%. In the year prior to housing, participants received public services that cost an average of $38,146. That toal fell to $15,358 in the year after housing was received. Even after taking into account the costs of permanent supportive housing, savings to the county was about 20%. So let’s look at our options: Self-sufficiency $0 annually The bonus of CaringWorks’ solution to end homelessness is not just a cost savings but ultimately the addition of contributing members of the community. CaringWorks’ residents work, pay taxes, rent apartments, purchase groceries, volunteer, and join faith-based organizations. They learn to be good neighbors and good friends. Many try to help and inspire others who are still working their way out of homelessness. Halle Berry Jim Carrey Dr. Phil Suze Orman Daniel Craig Ella Fitzgerald Jewel Jennifer Lopez Steve Harvey Hilary Swank Drew Carey Football player Michael Oher from The Blind Side All of the people above found someone who believed in them and gave them a chance to grow. 404.371.1230 INFO@CARINGWORKSINC.ORG 2785 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY, SUITE #205 DECATUR, GEORGIA 30033 ABOUT OUR IMPACT PROGRAMS GET HELP DONATE © 2021 CaringWorks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Site Managed by Idea Associates, Inc.

Short-term Housing CaringWorks Hope House Located in downtown Atlanta across from City Hall, CaringWorks Hope House is a 70-bed residential facility that provides quality housing and structured support to adult men who have experienced homelessness and are in recovery from substance addiction. Services are targeted to address the needs of individuals with co-occurring disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), deaf or hard of hearing, HIV/AIDS, and mental illness. The goal of Hope House is stability and self-sufficiency. Some beds are reserved for emergency housing, however, the majority are dedicated to men who are rebuilding their lives through CaringWorks' residential treatment and transitional housing programs. They can stay at Hope House for up to two years. Hope House offers an array of resources including: A clean and safe structured environment Computer access Individual counseling/therapy Integrated health and wellness services Job preparation and search Medication management Nursing assessments Nutritional education Nutritional education Three meals daily 404.371.1230 INFO@CARINGWORKSINC.ORG 2785 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY, SUITE #205 DECATUR, GEORGIA 30033 ABOUT OUR IMPACT PROGRAMS GET HELP DONATE © 2021 CaringWorks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Site Managed by Idea Associates, Inc.