OH: Housing/Homelessness
Ohio leaders clash over migrant influx, persistent rumors
Tensions are rising in Springfield, Ohio, as controversial claims from Sen. J.D. Vance about migrants in the area have garnered national attention…
Solar microgrids bring energy and opportunity to Yellow Springs
The small community of Yellow Springs, Ohio, is leading an innovative effort to harness renewable energy while directly supporting low-income …
Annual point-in-time count of homeless set for Columbus, Franklin County
More than 150 volunteers will fan out across Columbus and Franklin County this week for the annual point-in-time count of the homeless. Last year's …
Unaffordable housing toughest on Ohio’s lower income communities
By India Gardener / Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. Rising housing costs are …
Programs help cut OH veteran homeless rate nearly in half
Advocates for the homeless in Ohio say effective and well-funded federal programs have helped cut the number of homeless veterans nearly in half over …
Lack of Affordable Housing Could Impede Ohio’s Economic Growth
Congress has a looming end-of-September deadline to complete funding legislation, and federal housing vouchers remain up in the air. Recent data …
OH Program Provides Housing for Sexual Violence Survivors
Sexual assault survivors in Ohio can now access short-term emergency housing through a new program run by the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence…
Rebuild Rural America Act Could Counter Economic Decline in Rural Ohio
Rural Ohio towns could see boosts in economic development projects, and investments in workforce development, emergency preparedness and water and …
Child Care Crisis a Barrier to Economic Mobility for Ohio Families
Ohio ranks 29th among states in overall child well-being, according to the latest Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count Data Book. Child care …
New Program Rapidly Houses Rural Ohio Domestic-Violence Survivors
In Ohio's rural counties, a widespread shortage, discrimination and cost all stack up against domestic-violence survivors and their children seeking …
Report: Ohio’s Affordable Housing Shortage is Worsening
Ohio's affordable housing shortage has worsened over the past year, according to new data from the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio and …
Ohioans Cope with Rising Rents
By Jala Forest/Broadcast version by Mary Schuermann reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. Rents have been rising fast …