Nicholas House Inc. and the Vulnerable Populations in Georgia

Vulnerable Populations in Georgia
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Vulnerable Populations in Georgia
Name of agency and why you selected this agency?
Nicholas House
I selected the agency because it supports Georgia's vulnerable population of homeless individuals. The nonprofit organization helps homeless families by maintaining an emergency facility and more apartments housing individuals before they afford private housing. The organization stands out because it helps people earn a living, maintain health, and keep housing (Nicholas House, 2019A). The entity understands that it must play an active role beyond feeding and accommodating families. Nicholas House Inc. maintains follow-up over prolonged periods of about two years to ensure graduates of the homeless program do not fall back into homelessness.
Brief history and mission of the agency
The agency was launched in 1982 and improved the homeless shelters scene by providing accommodations beyond a night (Nicholas House, 2019A). The long-term care center housed vulnerable families and offered assistance to enhance self-sufficiency. The organization was founded by the "members of the St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church congregation in Atlanta, GA," notes Nicholas House (2019A, n.p.). The congregation was antagonized by the public's inaction and started housing the vulnerable families within the church's Sunday school rooms. At inception, the agency provided overnight care for homeless families. Sooner, the agency realized that long-term solutions require more care than availed through the night housing program. The revelation inspired improvement and ultimate organizational growth towards the current scenario where 300 families and at least 600 parents and children use Nicholas House services every night (Nicholas House, 2019A). Extra services geared towards solution development are designed to address unique causes of homelessness within Georgia's population. Nicholas House adopts the mission of helping homeless families accomplish self-sufficiency (Nicholas House, 2019B). The mission builds on the provision of temporary housing and long-term support. Bennett (2021) reports that the organization demonstrates an interest in the root causes of homelessness to facilitate long-term improvement. Nicholas House looks beyond the immediate need for housing, feeding, and clothing for the vulnerable population of homeless Georgians.
The target population the agency serves
The homeless shelter serves the interests of a significant population demographic. Atlanta's 1,000 daily homeless family members need housing and related services (Nicholas House, 2019A). The target population is most important because the main stakeholders are children. About 800 of the homeless family members are children (Bennett, 2021). Notably, the problem is also reported around the State of Georgia. Statistics suggest that 37% of Georgia's population is homeless, and the significant contributors are Fulton County and DeKalb (Nicholas House, 2019A). Service providers do not identify a substantial part of the homeless population as they pursue a life in abandoned buildings, streets, cars, and extended-stay motels. At the national lev...