By: Colton Kovach
"Tent City" located underneath the Harry Truman Parkway bridge in Savannah, GA. Dozens upon dozens of tents shelter the homeless in this location.
A dumpster located just outside of "Tent City." Trash is to be expected due to the high volume of homeless living under the bridge, so the city of Savannah provided them a dumpster.
A shopping cart turned over on the side of the road near "Tent City." Shopping carts are often used by homeless people as a way to carry their belongings.
The Old Savannah City Mission located on Bull Street in Savannah, GA. The Old Savannah City Mission is a locally funded 501(c)(3) operating as a homeless shelter.
A man enters the Old Savannah City Mission building. The Old Savannah City Mission is associated with the church and hosts gospel events.
A man holding a cardboard box prepares to enter into the building. The Old Savannah City Mission provides the homeless with boxes to grab various items and food with inside.
The Compassion Christian Church Mobile Shower Unit and Old Savannah City Mission transport bus. The shower unit provides the homeless with access to mobile showers so they can clean themselves.
A close up of the Old Savannah City Mission Bus and Mobile Shower Unit. The Old Savannah City Mission calls itself the "Gospel Rescue Mission" and cooperates with Compassion Christian Church.
A homeless man resting on the sidewalk. The area surrounding the Old Savannah City Mission is where many homeless people live due to close proximity.
The Cove at Dundee located on 75 Dundee Street in Savannah, GA. The Cove built two years ago is a Tiny House Project which created an affordable housing community housing local homeless veterans.
About a third of all the tiny homes in the The Cove at Dundee. The Tiny House Project was built by a large group of adult volunteers.
The Inner City Night Shelter located off of Presidents Street in Savannah, GA. The Night Shelter provides shelter and food to the homeless.
The delivery signs for anyone dropping off food or other items. People, organizations, and other various entities donate goods such as toiletries, food, clothing, and blankets that are redistributed to the homeless that visit the shelter.
A hiring sign and message to customers at Loc's Chicken and Waffles. Even with the rising homeless population due to COVID, employment in the restaurant industry has dropped.
Bobbies Fork and Dagger Diner located in Savannah, GA. Bobbies is a local popular diner for SCAD students among other Savannah residents and recently closed.
Chairs stacked and "closed sign" located on the door for customers to see. Even the oldest local spots had to shut down due to a shortage in the restaurant industry.
The vacated parking lot of Bobbies. More restaurants turn into abandoned buildings as the shortage continues.
The Foundry Coffee Pub, located directly across the street from Bobbies. The Foundry is another restaurant that closed down due to COVID.
The empty remains of the Foundry Coffee Pub. The Restaurant industry requires a lot of good hygiene which most homeless people do not aquire.
Rody's Record Store across the street from the Foundry and Bobbies. This record store is the only business to survive on the block.
