The Task Force has served for twenty-six years as the central coordinating agency through which the needs of homeless men, women and children are recorded, resources assessed, and gaps between needs and services for homeless people are documented for advocacy. We are striving to achieve our mission through direct emergency services, technical assistance and planning, and legislative policy advocacy. In 2006, between 48,000 and 68,000 persons experienced homelessness in the metro Atlanta area. The Task Force for the Homeless serves a minimum of 800-1000 individuals every day, that is between 23 and 35 percent of all homeless people in the metro area. Some of the greatest challenges for homeless individuals include finding shelter and resources; meeting the reqirements to receive shelter and services; creating enough stability to find employment and permanent housing; knowing application procedures and having access to mainstream resources and, in the majority of cases, trying to discover what resources exist. For many, that challenge is voiced with the question, “What do I do now?” The Task Force uses a comprehensive approach to assist homeless individuals. The initial point of contact is often through the 24-Hour Homeless Assistance Hotline or Street Outreach. Once needs are assessed through the completion of Intake, each person is referred to appropriate shelter and resources as they are available. The next point of contact may be through the Task Force Transportation Program to access shelter. When emergency shelter space is full to capacity, Outreach or Hotline Staff offer refuge in our Overflow Program. During the night, homeless people receive sanctuary; during the day they are able to begin looking for employment, housing, identification and general assistance through our Day Service Center. Our Transitional Housing Program has become an important step for many individuals seeking to transition back into the community in a stable environment with support services. Direct experiences with thousands of homeless men, women and children, provide the Task Force with documentation about the causes and conditions of homelessness and the gaps in housing and services. With that information we are able to advocate on the local, state, and national level for changes in public policy and legislation to prevent and end homelessness. We stand for affordable housing, livable-wage employment, healthcare, and civil rights for all.