At times of peak demand we raise money to add additional temporary shelter capacity. For two critical reasons: so that fewer people are outside during the coldest months of winter and so that families can access shelter in summer when family homelessness spikes. Our generous foundation partners and donors make it possible! Summer Shelter More [...]
We're often asked "How can I help people experiencing homelessness?" Here are a few ideas: If you're reading this you're already helping! We work each day to dispel myths and share facts about homelessness here in Cincinnati. We are also happy to speak to groups about our work. Interested? Just send us an email info@end-homelessness.org. [...]
2019 Data: Who is experiencing homelessness in Cincinnati? Before we can talk about data regarding people experiencing homelessness, we must first define what homelessness means. For this purpose, we’ll be explaining data and trends regarding people who: 1) were unsheltered. That is sleeping in a place not meant for human habitation (such as on the [...]
Dear Friends, Ending homelessness is not impossible. It will take the efforts of many and systemic change. While working toward this ultimate goal, preventing homelessness is possible. And it's happening every day - thanks to your support. Your support of our work - CAP Helpline, Shelter Diversion and other programs - in 2019 was greatly appreciated. And we [...]
Dear Friends, Thank you for sharing our mission to end homelessness. Together we can help those experiencing homelessness, today. And prevent more of our neighbors from becoming homeless, tomorrow. But right now, the needs of our neighbors are immediate. Can you help? Please consider a donation today, to help those in need. Last year in [...]
This week is about generating conversation around hunger and homelessness and engaging communities. If you're reading this, thank you! Creating awareness around the crisis of homelessness is vital. For that reason, November 16th - 24th is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Homelessness knows no season and doesn't discriminate. Veterans, single moms, LGBTQ teens, people fleeing domestic [...]
The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) requires that Strategies to End Homelessness (as the UFA/Collaborative Applicant for the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition funds) publicly notify the community as to which projects applying for CoC funds have been accepted into the CoC application, rejected from the application, and/or which have had their [...]
Matrix of final scores of all projects from the 2019 Community Prioritization Event are available. Click here to view.
Hamilton County/City of Cincinnati Continuum of Care Employment Subcommittee presents: A Job Fair Where Opportunity is Priority Date: Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 Time: 9:00AM - 11:30AM Location: United Way of Greater Cincinnati 2400 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Welcoming previous and current clients engaged with Continuum of Care partner agencies. Click to learn more
'Not going far enough, but we are making progress' Photo Credit: Emily Maxwell WCPO A look back at Cincinnati's homeless camps. Our sincere thanks to Lucy May and Emily Maxwell for their "Move Up Cincinnati" Series and recent feature story for WCPO. "A year ago this month, the city of Cincinnati began issuing a series [...]
