ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – As the snow came falling down in metro Atlanta, many were left wondering where they could go for shelter.
Frontline Response International on Gresham Road is an option.
“We actually started bringing people in early,” said Terry Tucker, CEO of Frontline Response. “Today we felt like we had most people, then the actual snow started to come and we started to see more people come in.”
The nonprofit is open year-round, and converts to a warming center when the dangerous cold hits. But Tuesday night was not an ordinary night. Another snowstorm came through.
“Even during traditional warming center times, we probably would see about 120-150 people, but when it gets down to this level of temperature, everybody wants to come in,” said Tucker.
Tucker said they are happy to take people in. On Tuesday, numbers were inching closer to 300 for both their facilities combined.
Dontavious Little came during the first winter storm nearly two weeks ago.
“It was cold, it was overwhelming. I’m truly grateful because they didn’t have to provide beds but they did. They didn’t have to provide food – they did,” said Little, a volunteer who was formerly unhoused.
Now he is doing all he can to get those unhoused people out of the elements.
“We’re sticking all together and making things happen,” said Little.
Due to the roads being so hazardous, Tucker said Frontline had to temporarily halt pickups, but they want all to know their doors are open for whoever needs it.
“Someone may not realize how the temperature is affecting the inside of their body,” Tucker said. “If you don’t really encourage them to come out, they may end up succumbing to the temperature and not even be aware they’re in danger.”
If you know of someone who is seeking shelter, contact Frontline Response:
Men’s Support Line: (678) 412-8395
Women’s Support Line: (404) 946-3729
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