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Wednesday, December 27th, 2017 | In the News

Advocates blame cold, lack of city facility for homeless man’s death

Slightly before 6 a.m. the morning after Christmas Day, police responded to a report of an unconscious, homeless man at the Government Square bus stop. Kenneth Martin, 55, was dead when Cincinnati Police and fire arrived. There was nothing suspicious at the scene, according to police.

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Tuesday, December 19th, 2017 | In the News

Tour the new $19M Sheakley Center for Youth that aims to help end youth homelessness

The newest beacon of hope for the region’s homeless youth soon will open its doors. Lighthouse Youth & Family Services will begin operations at its new Sheakley Center for Youth in January.

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Thursday, December 14th, 2017 | In the News

Winter homeless shelter fundraising to stay open

As temperatures drop, the winter shelter at Shelterhouse may be the path to survival for many people who are homeless.

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Tuesday, December 12th, 2017 | In the News

Cincinnati’s winter homeless shelter in critical need

Kevin Finn of Strategies to End Homelessness and Aftab Pureval, the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts, talk about funding for the emergency winter shelter.

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Tuesday, December 12th, 2017 | In the News

Cincinnati’s Human Services Funds Making A Difference

Strategies to End Homelessness's Shelter Diversion was able to divert over 300 additional families from literal homelessness, saving over $900,000...

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Monday, November 27th, 2017 | In the News

City’s winter shelter faces funding shortfall

Shelter can house up to 200 people during the city's coldest months when it has adequate funding, but that money has proven hard to come by this year.

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Tuesday, November 21st, 2017 | In the News

Cincinnati winter shelter has less than half the funds it needs, organizers say

If Sunday night's hard freeze was a shock to your system consider this: Cincinnati's winter shelter has less than half the money it needs this year. The shelter is usually open mid-December to February. Strategies to End Homelessness hoped to open it early as temperatures drop. But, the organization isn't sure it even has enough [...]

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Monday, November 13th, 2017 | In the News

Shining a Light on Student Homelessness

We are proud to join forces with our partners in Northern Kentucky to bring awareness to the issue of student homelessness. A special thank you to WCPO for helping share these important stories. Watch the story, here

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Thursday, August 31st, 2017 | In the News

Cincinnati meters now collecting charitable donations

CINCINNATI — New parking meters are popping up on curbs around Cincinnati, but they’re not for paying to park. The city and several organizations are teaming up to help give back. “What we're trying to do is raise money that will go directly to provide outreach services for people on the streets,” said Senior Communications Manager [...]

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Thursday, August 31st, 2017 | In the News

Donation stations look like parking meters, but the money helps homeless people

CINCINNATI -- They may look like parking meters, but some new bright yellow meters around downtown Cincinnati aren't for parking. They're called "donation stations." There are five of the stations around the Banks, Downtown and Over-the-Rhine. It's a way to confidently give to local homeless people.

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