/tags/homelessness homelessness en-US Copyright Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /politics-government/2025-03-03/in-newark-and-heath-its-illegal-to-camp-on-public-property-some-people-have-nowhere-else-to-go Supporters say the laws improve public health and safety and give police enforcement tools. Critics say laws are ineffective and criminalize homelessness. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /politics-government/2025-03-03/in-newark-and-heath-its-illegal-to-camp-on-public-property-some-people-have-nowhere-else-to-go Allie Vugrincic /show/all-sides/2025-02-07/the-state-of-homelessness-in-ohio Ohio's homeless population is below the U.S. average, though national numbers are rising. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-02-07/the-state-of-homelessness-in-ohio /politics-government/2025-02-04/columbus-city-council-amends-budget-to-make-up-for-expired-federal-funds-to-homeless-shelters Columbus City Council is adding $13 million in amendments to Mayor Andrew Ginther's proposed budget for the next year. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:49:42 GMT /politics-government/2025-02-04/columbus-city-council-amends-budget-to-make-up-for-expired-federal-funds-to-homeless-shelters George Shillcock /show/all-sides/2025-01-30/the-state-of-homelessness-in-ohio Ohio's homeless population is below the U.S. average, though national numbers are rising. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-01-30/the-state-of-homelessness-in-ohio /2025-01-29/rural-homelessness-is-rising-in-ohio-in-wayne-county-advocates-point-to-lack-of-affordable-housing In January, volunteers and outreach groups across the country are conducting the annual Point-In-Time Count, a federally mandated survey of individuals experiencing homelessness. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:25:20 GMT /2025-01-29/rural-homelessness-is-rising-in-ohio-in-wayne-county-advocates-point-to-lack-of-affordable-housing Anna Huntsman /politics-government/2025-01-22/community-shelter-board-asks-for-more-funding-in-2025-columbus-budget-to-keep-beds-available The proposed budget includes $5.9 million for homeless prevention — about $1.5 more than 2024 — but Community Shelter Board President Shannon Isom said that isn't enough. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:32:56 GMT /politics-government/2025-01-22/community-shelter-board-asks-for-more-funding-in-2025-columbus-budget-to-keep-beds-available Allie Vugrincic /2025-01-03/organization-anticipates-increase-in-franklin-countys-unsheltered-homeless-population-in-count The Community Shelter Board will lead the annual point-in-time count for people experiencing homelessness in Franklin County. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT /2025-01-03/organization-anticipates-increase-in-franklin-countys-unsheltered-homeless-population-in-count Katie Geniusz /2024-12-02/from-nightclubs-to-hardware-stores-rural-counties-get-creative-to-address-homelessness For years, Wayne County did not have a permanent space for a severe weather overnight shelter. Other rural communities are facing similar challenges. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:44:00 GMT /2024-12-02/from-nightclubs-to-hardware-stores-rural-counties-get-creative-to-address-homelessness Anna Huntsman /2024-11-21/taking-showers-on-the-road-how-a-soap-n-hope-effort-aims-to-address-growing-homelessness An organization in central Ohio unveiled a new tool last month to better meet the needs of its growing unhoused population. The Soap-n-Hope Mobile Hygiene Unit is a 32-foot-long trailer equipped with showers and laundry machines. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:35:00 GMT /2024-11-21/taking-showers-on-the-road-how-a-soap-n-hope-effort-aims-to-address-growing-homelessness Erin Gottsacker /2024-10-08/report-says-central-ohio-housing-crisis-could-cause-68-spike-in-homelessness-by-2028 A report requested by the Community Shelter Board found that Columbus and Franklin County have 26 affordable housing units for every 100 extremely low-income households. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:35:48 GMT /2024-10-08/report-says-central-ohio-housing-crisis-could-cause-68-spike-in-homelessness-by-2028 Allie Vugrincic