Easter egg hunt brings rare joy to DeKalb's 'hidden homeless' children
An Easter egg hunt is set to bring smiles to children at Park 500 in DeKalb County. Sue Sullivan, director of transitional housing, has organised the event for families often overlooked by traditional support systems. Many of these children rarely get the chance to play safely outdoors. Park 500 provides 60 housing units for families facing instability in DeKalb County. Over 100 families currently reside in just two extended stay hotels nearby, with more than 1,500 school-age children living in similar conditions across the county. Sullivan describes these families as the 'hidden homeless'—often unnoticed but deeply affected by housing insecurity.
Children in extended stay hotels rarely play outside due to safety risks. Sullivan sees the Easter egg hunt as more than just fun; it gives them a rare opportunity to run, laugh, and enjoy open space. For her, watching the children explore the park is a gift in itself.
The event aims to create a moment of normalcy for families who have spent long periods in temporary lodging. While exact figures on other housing-insecure families in the county remain unclear, local authorities continue to address the issue through initiatives like Park 500. The Easter egg hunt will offer a brief but meaningful escape for children who lack safe outdoor spaces. Park 500 remains a vital resource for DeKalb County's housing-insecure families. Events like this highlight both the challenges they face and the small joys that can make a difference.
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