Homelessness
Problems
- Currently we have over 3,500 unhoused individuals in Davidson County (this includes 458 families—1,665 people)
- The average time on the streets for an unhoused individual in Metro Nashville is nearly four years
- Over 300 are between the ages of 18–24
Solutions
- Increase funding for mental health/substance abuse services to support Metro Nashville’s homeless housing efforts
- Additional shelter resources
- Implement workforce development programs
Experience
- Community involvement through various efforts such as volunteering at supply drives to support the needs of our unhoused population
Commitment
- Fighting for mental health and substance abuse services for our unhoused population
- Exploring ways to allow our unhoused population to reenter the workforce
- Collaborating with Metro Nashville and state authorities to address this issue like the crisis that it is
- Advocating for the passage of the transit referendum to address the lack of transportation some unhoused individuals face
