ATLANTIC CITY — Solving homelessness in the resort may not happen overnight, but raising awareness and reaching out to those in need are important steps toward addressing the issue.
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Atlantic City Assistant Director of Health and Human Services Mona Tally talks about the resort's free community wellness event Saturday in recognition of World Homeless Day.
Atlantic City Assistant Director of Health and Human Services Mona Tally talks about the resort's free community wellness event Saturday in recognition of World Homeless Day.
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Victoria Mack, of Catholic Charities of South Jersey, sits at the organization's table during a free community wellness event Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue in Atlantic City.
Mona Tally, assistant director of Human Services for the City of Atlantic City, during a free community wellness event Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue.
Scenes from Atlantic City's free community wellness event Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue in recognition of World Homeless Day.
Evelyn Barnett, left, and Aja Percy, right, pose for a photo at the I Am Woman table during a free community wellness event Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue in Atlantic City.
Scenes from Atlantic City's free community wellness event Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue in recognition of World Homeless Day.
Atlantic City officials and members of the city's community engagement team offer used clothes and other resources Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue.
Scenes from Atlantic City's free community wellness event Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue in recognition of World Homeless Day.
Scenes from Atlantic City's free community wellness event Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue in recognition of World Homeless Day.
Scenes from Atlantic City's free community wellness event Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue in recognition of World Homeless Day.
Scenes from Atlantic City's free community wellness event Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue in recognition of World Homeless Day.
Scenes from Atlantic City's free community wellness event Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue in recognition of World Homeless Day.
Scenes from Atlantic City's free community wellness event Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue in recognition of World Homeless Day.
Scenes from Atlantic City's free community wellness event Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue in recognition of World Homeless Day.
Jarrod Barnes, director of Human Services for the City of Atlantic City, helped run a free community wellness event Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue.
Atlantic City Director of Community Relations and Social Services Dr. Kenneth Mitchem helped organize Atlantic City's free community wellness event Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue in recognition of World Homeless Day.
Scenes from Atlantic City's free community wellness event Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue in recognition of World Homeless Day.
Joseph Holman, 64, originally of Newark.
Two representatives of JW Pathways Transitional Living pose for a photo at their organization's table during free community wellness event Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue in Atlantic City.
"This is very appreciated," said Joe Wise, who is experiencing homelessness in Atlantic City, while holding his dog Jimmy during a free community wellness event Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue.
Jimmy Mcnamara sits behind an Atlantic County government information table during a community outreach event in Atlantic City.
Kathy Robinson, left, and Haven Liegl, right, of Andy's Glow Foundation pose for a photo during a community outreach event in Atlantic City.
Scenes from Atlantic City's free community wellness event Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue in recognition of World Homeless Day.
Scenes from Atlantic City's free community wellness event Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue in recognition of World Homeless Day.
Shane Cogossi, center right, poses alongside fellow members of New Beginning during a community outreach event in Atlantic City.
Scenes from Atlantic City's free community wellness event Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue in recognition of World Homeless Day.
Nathanial Russell, who is experiencing homelessness in Atlantic City, speaks about the importance of local organizations coming together to provide support and resources to individuals in need during a community outreach event in Atlantic City.
Scenes from Atlantic City's free community wellness event Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue in recognition of World Homeless Day.
Scenes from Atlantic City's free community wellness event Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue in recognition of World Homeless Day.
Susan Long, left, of Angels in Motion, poses for a photo at the organization's table during a free community wellness event Saturday at City Center Park on South Carolina Avenue in Atlantic City.
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