The Winter Shelter, which opens each year to ensure that people experiencing homelessness can access shelter during dangerously cold temperatures, is slated to open mid-December and remain open through February. Strategies to End Homelessness is working to raise the remaining funds needed. Citizens who wish to help are encouraged to visit www.WinterShelter.org.
Operated by Shelterhouse and housed within the David and Rebecca Barron Center for Men, located at 411 Gest Street, the winter shelter serves both men and women. There, Shelterhouse can serve up to 200 homeless people per night over and above Hamilton County’s 675 year-round shelter beds. This seasonal shelter capacity allows the homeless services system to shelter everyone in need during the coldest months of the year and give access to life-changing programs and services to exit homelessness.
Said Kevin Finn, President & CEO, “We’ve secured most of the funding needed to staff and operate the winter shelter through February. We’re now turning to our generous citizens for their support.” The winter shelter is funded in part by the City of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, and local foundations, including The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation, and made possible with the support of the Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition.
- Last year (December 2017 – February 2018) winter shelter was open 76 nights, served 733 people, for a total of 8,354 bed nights
- During 2017 in Hamilton County, 7,197 people experienced homelessness – either living in a shelter or on the streets.
- The Greater Cincinnati homeless services community serves nearly 13,000 people annually (including supportive housing and other programs)
Kevin Finn, President & CEO, Strategies to End Homelessness, is available for comment, questions, or an interview kfinn@end-homelessness.org
