Lived Experience of Homelessness When an initiative is identified as a best practice, people with lived experience of homelessness provide invaluable insight. That insight can hone and modify initiatives to ensure they work. The Homeless Clearinghouse oversees our local homeless services system. And Strategies to End Homelessness helps to coordinate its work. And right now, we [...]
The descent into homelessness normally follows this progression. How do people become homeless? And much of it has to do with the lack of affordable housing. How people become homeless: Families Experiencing Housing Instability Individuals and families are in rental housing. But they're what we call, severely cost-burdened. And paying 50%+ of their income for [...]
Thank you for being a partner in the fight to end homelessness! Read on for recent news and views about homelessness and affordable housing here, in Greater Cincinnati, and across the nation. "I want to live in a world where no one experiences the tragedy and indignity of homelessness – and everyone has a safe, [...]
Unsheltered homelessness, sleeping outside or in places not meant for human habitation like in a car or under a bridge - is dangerous and can even be deadly. Our community has made great strides to reduce the number of people sleeping unsheltered. But, you’ll agree, we have more work to do. Even one person sleeping outside [...]
Calls for help are increasing at the CAP Helpline. Calls to the Central Access Point Helpline are increasing. The Central Access Point (CAP) Helpline is a centralized emergency shelter helpline (513-381-SAFE) open 363 days a year. It is the number anyone experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in Hamilton County calls for entry into shelter or [...]
As an issue that directly affects thousands of people in Greater Cincinnati, our organization, Strategies to End Homelessness, works on a daily basis to coordinate homeless services. Concerned citizens, on the other hand, might not know where to begin. We often are asked the question "How can I help the homeless?" In a world of quick fixes and [...]
We need to share Janae's story. It doesn't have a happy ending. Not yet. This time of year, most families are looking forward to the holidays. Not Janae’s. She worried about where to sleep. Having a roof over their heads. Things you and I may not worry about. Her story is not unique. Due to [...]
What if this Thanksgiving there were fewer families experiencing homelessness? This isn’t a pipedream, it is possible. With support from people like you, we can prevent homelessness this Thanksgiving BEFORE it happens. Preventing families from experiencing the trauma of homelessness isn't just the right thing to do. Preventing homelessness is also more cost-effective than placing someone [...]
Annually, the National Alliance to End Homelessness sponsors a national conference. Called The National Conference on Ending Homelessness, it is designed for service providers, advocates, and people with lived experience of homelessness. This year's conference took place in Washington, D.C. from July 25-27th. What people learn This year's conference hosted breakout sessions on harm reduction, [...]
Strategies to End Homelessness is launching a new and innovative Landlord Engagement program in support of our Shelter Diversion program. Simply not enough landlords are aware of the Shelter Diversion program. And they are not actively making units available to households trying to avoid homelessness. Why this is needed now Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, [...]
