United States Interagency Council on Homelessness

Homeless Shelters in Northeast Georgia Prepare for Colder Temperatures

When temperatures drop below 35 degrees, the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department allows the Bigger Vision of Athens homeless shelter to take in an extra 10 people—more than the 34 people who are experiencing homelessness who usually stay every night.  Bigger Vision Executive Director Andrew Wilkin said about half of the…