(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 19, 2025) – Gwinnett County officials joined the Latin American Association today to mark the grand reopening of the LAA Gwinnett Outreach Center in Norcross. The facility, formerly known as The Resting Spot, will once again serve as a vital resource for families and individuals facing housing insecurity across the County.

“Everyone deserves a safe place to call home in Gwinnett County, and reopening this center brings us one step closer to that goal,” said Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson. “By investing in compassionate, community-driven solutions, we are helping residents find both immediate relief and long-term stability.”

Earlier this year, the Board of Commissioners approved a more than $1 million contract with the Latin American Association to operate the center. The funding supports expanded services designed to prevent homelessness and promote housing stability for families throughout the region. “

“One of our organization's many priorities, all of which are rooted in dignity and empowerment, is to continually assess the needs of our community and strive to meet folks where they currently stand,” said LAA CEO Santiago Marquez. “Our ultimate goal through the LAA Gwinnett Outreach Center is to end homelessness in Gwinnett County.”

The LAA Gwinnett Outreach Center offers temporary shelter, case management focused on financial stability, emergency rental assistance, tenant advocacy, legal support for eviction or housing discrimination, and direct referrals to permanent housing solutions. The center brings these critical services under one roof, connecting residents with the tools and resources they need to rebuild their lives with dignity.

For more information about housing and human services resources in the county, visit GwinnettCounty.com