DeKalb County launches motel-to-homes program for families

DeKalb County has set up a new program that is trying to give people living in motels a permanent home.

County Commissioner Robert Patrick has teamed up with St. Vincent de Paul Georgia for the Motel-to-Home Program.

The initiative is designed to help families living in extended stay motels by paying the necessary costs of moving.

The program will also pair the families with a caseworker who can provide information and resources to secure financial self-sufficiency.

To learn more about the program, visit the organization's website.

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