City HallSaturday, November 7
Jackson closes its first homeless encampment and moves four people into housing
The Daily Jackson team
If you've been waiting on news about street homelessness, here's some: Jackson has closed its first homeless encampment through Homeward JXN, helping four people move into housing. Mayor John Horhn announced the milestone Thursday at the Downtown Jackson Partners' annual meeting.
4people moved from the streets into housing
That's the result of Jackson's first encampment closure through Homeward JXN, announced Thursday.
Horhn also said the city launched a new Homeward JXN website, a central place to learn about the initiative, its goals and its progress.
“Jackson is rising, and together, we are building a brighter future for our entire city.”
- Budget: $10 million, multi-year
- Overall goal: 1,400 people out of homelessness and into housing
- Also aims to resolve encampments and restore public spaces
- Third goal: coordinate intensive care for people with complex needs