/tags/homelessness homelessness en-US Copyright Tue, 13 May 2025 01:22:30 GMT /2025-05-12/change-to-ohio-housing-trust-fund-in-budget-has-advocates-concerned When state lawmakers advanced the biennial state budget last month, they redirected money for the Ohio Housing Trust Fund. Tue, 13 May 2025 01:22:30 GMT /2025-05-12/change-to-ohio-housing-trust-fund-in-budget-has-advocates-concerned Sarah Donaldson /politics-government/2025-05-07/licking-county-kicks-off-home-court-homeless-diversion-program Housing Opportunities Through Municipal Engagement, or HOME, court is a new special diversion court aimed at helping nonviolent misdemeanor offenders who are experiencing homelessness. Wed, 07 May 2025 20:25:06 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-07/licking-county-kicks-off-home-court-homeless-diversion-program Allie Vugrincic /politics-government/2025-05-06/city-of-columbus-suing-trump-administration-for-conditions-on-homelessness-funds The city stands to lose around $1 million in grant funding to fight homelessness unless it complies with the Trump administration’s executive orders. Tue, 06 May 2025 15:51:34 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-06/city-of-columbus-suing-trump-administration-for-conditions-on-homelessness-funds Allie Vugrincic /2025-05-01/2025-franklin-county-point-in-time-count-shows-overall-homelessness-rose-more-than-7 Combined with the staggering 22% increase in homelessness in 2022, Franklin County is experiencing the largest cumulative increase in homelessness in the community’s history. Thu, 01 May 2025 16:50:12 GMT /2025-05-01/2025-franklin-county-point-in-time-count-shows-overall-homelessness-rose-more-than-7 Allie Vugrincic /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