Community Development

An Update from the Department of Community Development’s Homeless Division 

Due to Fulton County facility closures related to the COVID-19 health emergency, Fulton County Department of Community Development’s Homeless Division and Fulton County’s Homeless Assessment Centers have modified their operating hours and the service delivery models. 

The Fulton County Homeless staff is working remotely until further notice. Citizens can contact staff via email or telephone. 
• Dawn Butler, Division Manager:  Dawn.Butler@fultoncountyga.gov and (404-808-4150).
• Ann Isaac, Program Manager:  Ann.Isaac@fultoncountyga.gov and (404-747-9239).
• Julissa Headspeth, Administrator Coordinator:  Julissa.Headspeth@fultoncountyga.gov and (404-735-2358).

I. GA Fulton County Continuum of Care Homeless Assessment Centers.

The Assessment Center’s staff is working remotely. Appointments will be scheduled on an as needed basis.  

North Fulton Homeless Assessment Center (North Fulton Community Charities, 11270, Elkins Rd., Roswell, GA 30076).
Service Update

• Staff is working remotely and citizens who require services should call 770-640-0399.
• The food pantry services have been moved to a drive-thru option.
• Food pantry orders have been placed online.
• Existing NFCC Clients should complete the Food Pantry Order Form.
• New families to NFCC should use the Get Help Form for all services including food.
• Emergency financial assistance for housing or utilities has been moved online ONLY.
• Clients should also complete an Appointment Request Form for any emergency financial assistance.

South Fulton Assessment Center (137 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30303)
Service Update

• Staff is working remotely. Citizens who require services should call the South Fulton Assessment Center’s Coordinated Intake line at 404-612-0720 or 404-612-0137   for an initial telephone assessment. In-person meetings will be scheduled on an as needed basis. 

Hope Atlanta (Coordinated Intake Homeless Outreach Activities)
Hope Atlanta is currently open and providing homeless outreach in North and South Fulton. Citizens who require services should contact Hope Atlanta at 404-817-7070 or email info@hopeatlanta.org.     
The Fulton County Homeless Team is committed to helping our most vulnerable citizens with assistance continuing throughout this crisis. 

If you need immediate assistance and are not able to reach a representative, please call the United Way at 211. 

The Fulton County Department of Community Development strengthens people, families, and communities through partnerships with various community organizations and outreach programs. Our partners include organizations that are non-profit, private sector, government, volunteer, and citizen advocates.