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Housing Services for HT Victims - Wellspring Living

Award Information

Award #
15POVC-23-GG-04056-HT
Funding Category
Competitive Discretionary
Areas Served
Geographical Areas Served
  • Atlanta
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
GA
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Location
Congressional District
Status
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
Total funding (to date)
$600,000

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2023, $600,000)

Wellspring Living, Inc. will enhance existing transitional housing programs, expand housing vouchers, and strengthen post-program support to facilitate the transition to permanent housing for sex and labor trafficking survivors in Atlanta, Georgia. Wellspring Living will offer 1) two shelters for transitional housing for adult women, 2) housing vouchers for adult male, female, or transgender victims who need long term support, 3) support services, and 4) robust post program housing support services to empower participants as they transition to permanent housing.  By hiring a dedicated Housing Navigator, the agency will be able to expand partnerships, collaborate intentionally with housing stakeholders, and overcome barriers to enhance housing access for survivors. By leveraging existing Continuum of Care memberships and broadening collaborative partnerships, Wellspring Living aims to extend their impact and effectively meet victims' varied and complex needs.

Date Created: September 25, 2023