A new program with the Chattanooga Housing Authority is helping the homeless find shelter faster, but it’s creating a new problem.

Called the “Special Admissions Program,” it allows agencies like the Salvation Army and Chattanooga Rescue Mission to pre-screen folks for housing.

Those who make the cut usually have housing within a month.

The fast-track is good news, but makes furnishing the place a problem.

Theresa Biggs, Chattanooga Housing Authority and Chattanooga Apartment Assn. explains, “You know, if we could just meet one need a day, if we could just touch one person a day, and just be a blessing to somebody. I think that is huge.”

The C.A.A. says those in the program still need everything, ranging from furniture to cookware.

For more information on how you can help, call Theresa Biggs at (423) 752-4805, or contact Pete with Extra Space Storage. His number is (423) 870-4049.

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