The Next Chapter At A Chattanooga Hub To Fight Homelessness

By Ray Bassett

Published July 23, 2024 at 9:53 PM EDT

Here in Southeast Tennessee, the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition applies for Federal funds for agencies in this area that are working to end homelessness.

Mackenzie Kelly - who led the Coalition on an interim basis since last summer - was recently named its new executive director.

Last month, I spoke with her - and Zach Hurst, the Coalition’s board chair.

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