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2022

2023: Akron news we’re watching in the new year – Akron Beacon Journal, Dec. 30

Explainer: Affordable housing in Ohio faces big threats, advocates say – Dayton Daily News, Dec. 28

Affordable housing market grows concerns with Coalitions groups as changes happen soon – Dayton 24/7, Dec. 28

Developers press DeWine to veto legislation that would hike costs for affordable housing – Cleveland.com, Dec. 27

Housing advocates call for veto of housing provision limiting Ohio rental assistance funds – WKRC, Dec. 26

$6B spending bill draws scrutiny over housing assistance funds – Spectrum News, Dec. 23

Cincinnati Council urges DeWine to veto law they say jeopardizes affordable housing projects – WVXU, Dec. 21

Veto Sought For Restriction On Rental Assistance Funds – Gongwer News Service, Dec. 20

Affordable housing advocates say lame-duck action by Ohio legislators would devastate the industry – Crain’s Cleveland Business, Dec. 16

Massive spending bill, election reforms pass after legislative all-nighter – Springfield News-Sun, Dec. 15

Ohio lawmakers approve $6B spending bill during lame duck – Statehouse News Bureau, Dec. 15

Legislature Sends Major COVID Relief Package To Governor – Gongwer News Service, Dec. 15

In Clermont County, safety nets are lacking for those facing homelessness – WCPO, Dec. 8

Ohio House approves $615M for nursing homes – Statehouse News Bureau, Dec. 5

Intel’s plan for a $20B chipmaking hub in Ohio means an affordable housing problem: ‘Where are we putting everybody?’ – Associated Press, Nov. 19

How Columbus will spend its $1.5 billion bond package – WCMH, Nov. 10

Bail change coming quickly after Ohio voters say yes to Issue 1 – The Center Square, Nov. 9

Middletown wrestles with homelessness, impact on business – Spectrum News, Nov. 4

Amid Columbus housing crisis, could more permanent supportive housing be an answer? – Columbus Dispatch, Sept. 26

Columbus area needs to double housing construction to meet demand, report finds – Columbus Dispatch, Sept. 15

Access to Housing Can Reduce Deaths of New Mothers and Infants – Shelterforce, Sept. 14

Housing Group Seeks Funds For Second Study – Gongwer News Service, Sept. 7

Cincinnati could be part of pilot program to lower infant mortality – Local 12 Cincinnati, Sept. 7

Biz Groups Back Use Of Federal Funds For Affordable Housing – Gongwer News Service, Sept. 2

Business groups, advocates want Ohio to spend on affordable housing – The Center Square, Sept. 2

Advocates call on Ohio leaders to put $308M of federal relief funds into affordable housing – Statehouse News Bureau, Aug. 25

VOICES: Ohio must bridge the gap between low wages and high rents – Dayton Daily News, Aug. 24

WATCH: Community Conversation tackles new housing developments – Dayton Daily News, Aug. 24

Increasing rents in Licking County force lower-income residents onto streets – Newark Advocate, Aug. 21

As homelessness worsens, COHHIO and 230 orgs ask state to invest in affordable housing – Dayton 24/7, Aug. 19

‘We 100% need more affordable housing.’ Stark County sees uptick in homeless households – Canton Repository, Aug. 19

Addressing homelessness in Columbus and across the country – WOSU All Sides with Ann Fisher, Aug. 16

Here’s how much you have to earn in Ohio and in Columbus to afford a decent 2-BR apartment – Columbus Dispatch, Aug. 16

Groups introduce tracker for Ohio’s COVID funds and suggestions for remaining dollars – Ohio Capital Journal, Aug. 11

Many area jobs do not pay enough to afford rent, report shows – Dayton Daily News, Aug. 5

Rent prices continue to rise amid wage gaps – Spectrum News 1, Aug. 1

COHHIO Report Shows Growing Gap Between Rent and Wages – Gongwer News Service, Aug. 1

Columbus Perspective: Amy Riegel, Executive Director of the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio – 97.1 The Fan, July 31

Report Confirms Significant Gap Between Ohio Renters’ Incomes and Housing Costs – Public News Service, July 29

‘This problem continues to worsen.’ Northeast Ohio renters face increasing housing costs – Canton Repository, July 28

Groups ask Ohio to spend $300M of COVID relief funds on housing – Dayton Daily News, June 27

Wright State alumna Amy Riegel named executive director of state homeless coalition – Wright State University News Room, June 21

Housing Crisis for Poor Ohioans – Ideastream Public Media, May 27

Franklin County homeless shelter population up, challenged by lack of affordable housing – Columbus Dispatch, May 7

The plan to fix Ohio’s affordable rental housing shortage – Axios Columbus, May 2

Report: Nearly 50,000 additional extremely low-income housing units needed in Tri-State – WKRC, May 2

Study finds housing impacts infant mortality, efforts to expand program to Dayton – Dayton 24/7, Apr. 24

Program that provides housing to pregnant moms expanding in effort to cut infant mortality – Columbus Dispatch, Apr. 13

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announces $2.5 million for program to help pregnant women, improve birth outcomes – WKYC, Apr. 6

Miami Valley organizations report homelessness is on the rise – Dayton 24/7, Mar. 31

Ohio keeps COVID-19 rental assistance money within state but still at risk of losing funds – Columbus Dispatch, Mar. 31

Dayton concludes investigation into housing discrimination – Dayton 24/7, Jan. 24, 2022

Youth homelessness remains a problem in Ohio – Ohio Capital Journal, Jan. 17, 2022

2021

Higher costs to heat your home this winter, supply chain and rising oil prices to blame – ABC 6, Nov. 11, 2021

Top Concern or Issue of Logan County on Top 5 List – Shortage of or Affordable Housing – Peak of Ohio.com, Oct. 25, 2021

Advocates, nonprofits urge Ohio to prioritize stimulus spending on health and human services – Cleveland.com, Oct. 8, 2021

Organizations call on Governor DeWine to address shortage of affordable housing – Dayton 24/7, Sept. 20, 2021

After apartment buildings are sold, many tenants can’t afford new owners’ rent jumps – Columbus Dispatch, Sept. 20, 2021

Groups want Ohio judges to delay evictions – The Center Square Ohio, Aug. 31, 2021

Ohio housing advocates disappointed by U.S. Supreme Court eviction moratorium ruling – Cleveland.com, Aug. 27, 2021

Housing Advocates Turn To Local Judges After SCOTUS Ends Eviction Moratorium – Statehouse News Bureau, Aug. 27, 2021

Eviction ban struck down by Supreme Court; what will it mean for the Tri-State? – WKRC Cincinnati, Aug. 27, 2021

Advocates Urge Use Of Rent Relief After Court Strikes Eviction Moratorium – Gongwer News Service, Aug. 27, 2021

U.S. Supreme Court decision ends CDC eviction moratorium: Here’s where Ohioans can get help – Cleveland.com, Aug. 27

The labor shortage is also an affordable housing problem – Columbus Alive, Aug. 20, 2021

Opinion: Housing problem runs far deeper than this pandemic – Cincinnati Enquirer, Aug. 17, 2021

Ohio one of few states to skip on eviction moratorium during pandemic – Ohio Capital Journal, Aug. 12, 2021

Area municipal court not honoring CDC eviction moratorium – Dayton 24/7, Aug. 9, 2021

Eviction crisis demands structural relief for renters, Ohio housing coalition says – Akron Beacon-Journal, Aug. 8, 2021

Demand for rental assistance growing as eviction moratorium ends in Franklin County – ABC 6, Columbus, Aug. 6, 2021

The eviction moratorium is back. Will it stem Ohio’s mounting rental crisis? – Mahoning Matters, Aug. 5, 2021

Ohio group: New eviction moratorium buys time – The Center Square, Aug. 5, 2021

CDC Re-Ups Eviction Moratorium For Much Of Ohio – Gongwer News Service, Aug. 4, 2021

Central Ohio Housing Advocates Welcome New Eviction Moratorium – WOSU 89.7 Columbus, Aug. 4, 2021

Facing eviction? Here are resources for help in Lucas County – WTOL 11 Toledo, Aug. 4, 2021

Most of Ohio will be covered by eviction moratorium extension, but Republicans question its legality – Cleveland.com, Aug. 4, 2021

D.C. Dems squabble over expired eviction moratorium. Ohio official says there never really was one – Ohio Capital Journal, Aug. 4, 2021

Future uncertain in Ohio after eviction moratorium ends – The Center Square, Aug. 3, 2021

Eviction spike expected in Ohio as moratorium ends – ABC 6 Columbus, Aug. 2, 2021

Money Is Available To Help Ohioans In Danger Of Being Evicted Due To COVID Pandemic – Statehouse News Bureau, Aug. 2, 2021

Housing advocates warn of looming Ohio evictions wave – Associated Press, Aug. 2, 2021

Could another affordable housing vote be in the works for Cincinnati? – WCPO Cincinnati, Aug. 2, 2021

Eviction ban ends; Hundreds of thousands of Ohioans could face eviction – WOIO Cleveland, Aug. 1, 2021

Long waits for rental assistance put many at risk as eviction moratorium expires – Dayton 24/7, Aug. 1, 2021

Opinion: Housing vouchers are key to Ohio’s recovery and should be expanded – Columbus Dispatch, July 31, 2021

Ohioans say past evictions continue to affect ability to find housing; new bill would expunge records in certain cases – WOIO Cleveland, July 20, 2021

Affordable housing: Does Cincinnati need more of it? – Spectrum News 1, July 17, 2021

Report Finds Pandemic Exacerbated Housing Affordability Issues – Gongwer News Service, July 16, 2021

EXPLAINER: Ohio’s uneven response to moratorium challenges (Updated) – Associated Press, July 15, 2021

Report Reveals Growing Divide Between Ohio Wages and Rent – Public News Service, July 15, 2021

Affordable housing ‘out of reach’ for many in Ohio and Columbus: new report – NBC4 Columbus, July 14, 2021

Ohio renters fear eviction as agencies work to disburse millions of dollars in federal assistance before evection moratorium ends – WOIO Cleveland, July 8, 2021

CDC eviction moratorium extended, central Ohio families encouraged to apply – NBC4 Columbus, Jun. 29, 2021

GLCAP approves community assistance programs – The Advertiser-Tribune, Jun. 29, 2021

Agencies distributing rent aid in race against evictions – Dayton Daily News, Jun. 27, 2021

EXPLAINER: Ohio’s uneven response to moratorium challenges – Associated Press, Jun. 25, 2021

Ohio Senate budget amendment could raise property taxes on low-income housing, alarming advocates – Cleveland.com, Jun. 10, 2021

Housing advocate: Worker crunch due to a lot more than federal supplements – Ohio Capital Journal, May 25, 2021

With new legislation supporting mental health housing, property tax case gets sent back to state – Ohio Capital Journal, May 25, 2021

“Help Wanted” but not many takers, stats show many jobs don’t pay well enough – WKRC, May 17, 2021

Coalition Urges Ohio Senate to Invest in Child Wellbeing – Ohio News Connection, May 13, 2021

$775 million for rent, utility payments for low-income families hit by pandemic flowing to Ohio – Columbus Dispatch, May 12, 2021

Over 10 Million People Could Become Homeless When Eviction Moratorium Ends – TruthOut, May 2, 2021

Central Ohio Senators Propose Bill to Allow Expungement of Ohioans’ Eviction Records – Columbus Underground, Apr. 20, 2021

Bipartisan state proposal would allow renters to seal eviction cases tracked by landlords – Akron Beacon-Journal, Apr. 16, 2021

Columbus, Franklin County to receive nearly $20M in federal funds to help homeless – Columbus Dispatch, Apr. 10, 2021

HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge releases $5 billion to fight homelessness – Cleveland.com, Apr. 8, 2021

Fund to create affordable housing in Franklin County has loaned $22.3 million so far – Columbus Dispatch, Apr. 2, 2021

Cincinnati Voters to Consider $50 Million Trust Fund For Affordable Housing – Spectrum News 1, Mar. 30, 2021

Government Extends Eviction Moratorium For 3 Months. Here’s What Renters Should Do – Forbes Advisor, Mar. 29, 2021

Feds Extend Halt On Evictions Through June – Gongwer News Service, Mar. 29, 2021

American Rescue Plan to Ease Burden on Ohioans Past-Due on Rent – Ohio News Connection, Mar. 15

Many struggle to find housing after evictions during pandemic – Dayton 24/7, Feb. 25, 2021

A historic housing crisis has America in its grip. Can Marcia Fudge save the day? – USA Today, Feb. 14, 2021

In need of rental assistance? Here’s how to apply in Richland County – Mansfield News Journal, Feb. 11, 2021

How much rent relief will I get? You’re more likely to get help if you’re white and live in rural America – USA Today, Feb. 11, 2021

Many don’t understand how to file for CDC’s Eviction Moratorium, some end up homeless – Dayton 24/7, Feb. 6, 2021

Many struggle to find housing after evictions during pandemic – ABC 6 Dayton, Feb. 5, 2021

New grant to help Toledo Homelessness Board tackle issues worsened by pandemic – WTOL, Jan. 31, 2021

Biden’s plan to halt evictions does not address ‘structural problems,’ housing advocates say – NBC News, Jan. 29, 2021

Board announces new fund to reduce homelessness – The Toledo Blade, Jan. 25, 2021

Biden administration extends eviction moratorium for tenants who can’t pay rent due to coronavirus – Cleveland.com, Jan. 21, 2021

Dayton area has not seen eviction crisis; here’s why advocates believe it’s been delayed – Dayton Daily News, Jan. 4, 2021

2020

2021 Forecast: Density debate to heat up as housing market booms – Columbus Business First, Dec. 30, 2021

Relief is on the way for tenants struggling to pay rent, though advocates still brace for evictions caused by pandemic in 2021 – Cleveland.com, Dec. 28, 2020

Biden’s directive on housing discrimination bodes well for positive change, Ohio advocates say – Cleveland.com, Dec. 21, 2020

Eviction crisis needs a community solution, experts sayToledo Blade, Dec. 20, 2020

Joe Blundo: Grants help nonprofits that aid Ohioans teetering on edge of homelessnessColumbus Dispatch, Dec. 20, 2020

The CDC banned evictions for those affected by Covid. Why are tenants being thrown out on the street?NBC News, Dec. 17, 2020

Years of work fighting for Northeast Ohio earn Marcia Fudge a seat at Biden’s Cabinet tableCleveland.com, Dec. 13, 2020

Past Due: Tenants suffer as public housing authorities grapple with low funding, long wait listsToledo Blade, Dec. 13, 2020

Inside Franklin County’s evictions court, as ‘disaster’ looms – Columbus Business First, Dec. 11, 2020

Biden to name Ohio Rep. to housing and urban development secretary – Dayton 24/7, Dec. 8, 2021

Past Due: Public housing renters long targeted for eviction over small dollar amountsToledo Blade, Dec. 7, 2020

Public housing renters long targeted for eviction over small dollar amountsToledo Blade, Dec. 6, 2020

Advocates make plea for hunger, homeless and children’s reliefThe Elyria Chronicle, Dec. 4, 2020

Lawmakers seek Ohio moratorium on evictions, foreclosuresOhio Capital Journal, Dec. 4, 2020

Pressure Mounts On Congress For New Aid PackageGongwer News Service, Dec. 4, 2020

‘Hunger should not be a legacy of this pandemic’: Advocacy groups call for COVID-19 reliefFox 28 Columbus, Dec. 3, 2020

Groups Ramp Up Work on Budget Agenda for Ohio KidsCleveland Scene, Nov. 30, 2020

National medical groups back the CDC in Akron case over eviction moratorium involving the coronavirusCleveland.com, Nov. 30, 2020

Homelessness already a struggle, but curfew could add complicationsOhio Capital Journal, Nov. 26, 2020

Akron Municipal Court reverses course, resumes some virtual eviction hearingsAkron Beacon Journal, Nov. 19, 2020

Unsheltered from the storm: Greater Akron homeless community facing cold temperatures, fewer emergency beds in pandemicAkron Beacon Journal, Nov. 18, 2020

Agencies helping the poor fear a dreadful new yearOhio Capital Journal, Nov. 17, 2020

CDC Eviction Moratorium isn’t protecting everyone, and non-profits are overwhelmedDayton 24/7, Nov. 18, 2020

Calls for Emergency Housing Assistance Answered in OhioPublic News Service, Oct. 27, 2020

DeWine, state leaders announce $430M in coronavirus reliefOhio Capital Journal, Oct. 26, 2020

Northern Ohio landlords sue CDC over coronavirus eviction moratorium, claiming agency overreachedCleveland.com, Oct. 23, 2020

Governor, GOP lawmakers unveil coronavirus stimulus packageToledo Blade, Oct. 23, 2020

Advocates: Ohio’s poor increase as feds dither on coronavirus reliefOhio Capital Journal, Oct. 13, 2020

Eviction protection, assistance available. But local renters must actDayton Daily News, Sept. 25, 2020

Advocates urge at-risk tenants to apply for eviction moratoriumOhio Capital Journal, Sept. 24, 2020

The changing landscape of evictions in Franklin CountyColumbus Alive, Sept. 11, 2020

Franklin County landlords must show up to evict Columbus Dispatch, Sept. 4, 2020

Cleveland advocates wonder if Trump administration’s eviction moratorium will hurt rentersCleveland.com, Sept. 3, 2020

The Homeless Have Voting Rights but Face Many HurdlesGoverning, Sept. 3, 2020

New eviction ban puts local lawsuit on hold, but raises questions for tenants, landlordsLocal 12 WKRC, Sept. 2, 2020

Critics: Eviction ban may only delay wave of homelessnessAssociated Press, Sept. 2, 2020

Months after the CARES Act, communities still await federal homeless aidUSA Today, Aug. 28, 2020

State won’t consider most of funding request by advocates for the poorOhio Capital Journal, Aug. 24, 2020

Ohio energy utilities gear up to resume service disconnectionsEnergy News, Aug. 14, 2020

August Likely To Bring More Evictions For OhioansWOSU, Aug. 7, 2020

Wave of evictions expected as moratoriums end in many statesAssociated Press, Aug. 4, 2020

Affordable housing advocates say families are falling behind in rent, mortgagesColumbus Business First, July 28, 2020

Pandemic, economic crisis to trigger wave of evictions, experts sayDayton Daily News, July 19, 2020

Editorial: Evictions, shutoffs make virus crisis worseColumbus Dispatch, July 18, 2020

New Report Shows More Ohioans In Danger Of Being Homeless Due To COVID19Statehouse News Bureau, July 17, 2020

Ohio’s Housing Insecurity Can Pose Health Risks To RentersWCBE 90.5 Columbus, July 16, 2020

Helping the HomelessWHBC 1480, July 9, 2020

Single mother in Elyria scrambling to pay rent so she isn’t evicted in the middle of the pandemicWOIO 19 News Cleveland, July 8, 2020

More than 500,000 Ohioans couldn’t pay rent last month, census survey estimatesOhio Capital Journal, July 8, 2020

Coronavirus: Homeless with COVID-19 to need housing long-termColumbus Dispatch, July 6, 2020

Fighting homelessness and housing insecurity during a pandemicColumbus Alive, July 2, 2020

Government, nonprofits working to prevent wave of evictions in ClevelandFreshwater Cleveland, June 30, 2020

Nonprofit pledges to tackle racial injustice in central Ohio housingThe Columbus Dispatch, June 26, 2020

Pandemic creates new layer of problems for homelessThe Daily Record, June 21, 2020

Why housing matters to Central Ohio’s battle with inequalityColumbus Business First, June 15, 2020

‘The Big Give’ hopes for big generosity for Central Ohio charitiesNBC 4 Columbus, June 10, 2020

Ohio housing advocates warn of impending COVID-19 related eviction crisis and urge Congress to actCleveland.com, June 5, 2020

Brown, Housing Advocates Push For Emergency Rental Assistance FundingWCBE Columbus, June 4, 2020

Daily Distraction: Take pleasure in Sarob’s new single (for a good cause)Columbus Alive, May 22, 2020

An eviction crisis could be coming. Ohio’s courts, and localities, need to prepare and work to mitigate itCleveland.com, May 13, 2020

Tenants, landlords push Congress for help in latest relief billABC 6 Columbus, Apr. 30, 2020

Concerns grow over paying rent during COVID-19 crisisNBC4i Columbus, Apr. 30, 2020

Ohio renters & landlords push for emergency rental assistance needed during pandemicDayton 24/7 Now, Apr. 30, 2020

Ohio evictions will ‘spike’ in coming months, activists and landlord group predictNorwalk Reflector, April 24, 2020

Columbus Homeless Shelter Readies To House People With COVID-19WOSU Columbus, Apr. 21, 2020

Editorial: COVID-19 doesn’t pick losers, but we can create winnersThe Columbus Dispatch, Apr. 19, 2020

Coronavirus: Marion shelter helps find alternative housing for homeless – The Marion Star, Apr. 18, 2020

Advocates finding housing solutionsMount Vernon News, Apr. 15, 2020

Community Action works to establish isolation shelter for homeless population amid pandemicChillicothe Gazette, Apr. 15, 2020

Dayton-area shelters receive funding to limit spread of COVID-19 Dayton Business Journal, Apr. 14, 2020

COHHIO Pandemic Fund provides money to local sheltersThe Times Reporter, Apr. 13, 2020

Ohio executive order grants nearly $6 million to food banks, homeless sheltersFox 28 Columbus, Apr. 13, 2020

Homeless shelters face significant struggles amid outbreak, Ohio coalition saysThe News Herald, Apr. 11, 2020

COHHIO Pandemic Fund Helps Homeless Shelters Save LivesBusiness Wire, Apr. 9, 2020

Dayton-area county declares fiscal emergency in response to COVID-19 pandemicDayton Business Journal, Apr. 7, 2020

IHN to keep family shelter openXenia Daily Gazette, Apr. 7, 2020

Gov. Mike DeWine asks judges to consider releasing some Ohio inmates due to coronavirus threatCleveland.com, Apr. 3, 2020

Up to 3 million renters in Ohio could be facing eviction – WKYC, Apr. 2, 2020

Challenges escalate for homelessMount Vernon News, Apr. 2, 2020

Most Ohio communities lack resources to protect homeless from coronavirus, study finds – Columbus Business First, Apr. 1, 2020

Youngstown, Warren receive federal funding for homeless, housing needsMahoning Matters, Apr. 1, 2020

Ohio homeless shelters aren’t built for social distancingMahoning Matters, Apr. 1, 2020

Ohio renters, landlords nervous as rents come due amid coronavirus falloutColumbus Dispatch, Apr. 1, 2020

Most Ohio communities lack resources to protect homeless from coronavirus, study findsDayton 24/7, Apr. 1, 2020

Columbus to house homeless coronavirus patients in North Side hotelColumbus Dispatch, Apr. 1, 2020

Ohio extends school closures to May 1Galion Inquirer, Mar. 31, 2020

Empty Ohio hotels offer up space to hospitals, homeless shelters, health care workers during coronavirus pandemicCleveland.com, Mar. 30, 2020

How Cleveland-area housing courts are handling evictions during the coronavirus pandemic – Cleveland.com, Mar. 28, 2020

‘Critical lack’ of resources and capacity for COVID-19 at homeless shelters, report saysThe Athens Messenger, Mar. 28, 2020

Shelter faces challenges – The Hillsboro Times-Gazette, Mar. 27, 2020

Report Warns Of Pandemic’s Threat To Homeless – Gongwer News Service, Mar. 26, 2020

Advocates for the homeless say more money needed to cope with coronavirusColumbus Dispatch, Mar. 25, 2020

Students say staying busy helps social distancing stressThe Lantern, Mar. 25, 2020

Report: Addressing the needs of Ohio’s homeless during COVID-19 crisis will cost nearly $42M – WCPO Cincinnati, Mar. 25, 2020

2019

Preventing Eviction Could Play Big Role In Curbing Homelessness – Statehouse News Bureau, Dec. 18, 2019

Portman Offers Eviction Relief Bill – The Columbus Dispatch, Dec. 14, 2019

Dayton Among Cities with Highest Eviction Rates: Portman, Others Want to Know CauseDayton Daily News, Dec. 13, 2019

Ohio Sen. Rob Portman Sponsors Bill to Fight EvictionsCleveland.com, Dec. 12, 2019

Column: Soaring Rent, Tuition Are Putting People on the StreetThe Columbus Dispatch, Oct. 14, 2019

Nearly 26 Percent Spend Half of Income on RentHighland County Times-Gazette, Sept. 16, 2019

Hillsboro Schools Have State’s Top Homelessness RateHighland County Times-Gazette, Aug. 8, 2019

Roundtable Tackles HomelessnessMedina Gazette, Aug. 2, 2019

State Expands Funding to Combat Homelessness and HousingYoungstown Vindicator, July 26, 2019

Ohio Housing Trust Fund Gets First Budget Increase in 16 YearsColumbus Dispatch, July 18, 2019

Not Making Enough to Pay Rent? Ohio’s Most Common Occupations Usually Don’t, Report ShowsPlain Dealer/Cleveland.com, June 18, 2019

Low Wage Workers Struggle to Make Ends MeetColumbus Dispatch, June 14, 2019

Editorial: Modest Increase in Recorder Fees Would Help Tackle Ohio’s Alarmingly High Child Homelessness – Plain Dealer/Cleveland.com, May 29, 2019

Editorial: If Children Are the Priority, Then Bolster the Ohio Housing Trust FundAkron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com, May 19, 2019

Many Ohioans Struggle to Pay Rent & Have a Safe Place to Call Home – Fox 45, Dayton, May 15, 2019

This Affordable Housing Project Helps Keep Parents in College, and It’s GrowingColumbus Business First, May 15, 2019

Editorial: To Save More Babies, We Have to Work on Housing – Columbus Dispatch, Mar. 27, 2019

Columbus Council Approves Funding For Fighting Homelessness – WCBE 90.5 FM, Mar. 19, 2019

Report: Many Poor Ohioans Lack Safe, Affordable Place to Call HomeCleveland Scene, Mar. 19, 2019

More local government funding and targeted housing aid to help homeless and lead-poisoned children should be among Gov. DeWine’s budget priorities: editorial – Cleveland.com, Mar. 13, 2019

2018

Federal, State Reports Shed Light on Ohio Homelessness – Gongwer News Service, Dec. 19, 2018

Ohio Homeless Number Drop Slightly in 2018, Spikes in YouthThe News-Herald, Dec. 19, 2018

Homelessness Increasing Among Kids, FamiliesNorwalk Reflector, Dec. 19, 2018

Homelessness in Ohio Back on the Rise – Local 12 WKRC, Dec. 18, 2018

Homelessness Increasing in Ohio with Sharp Rise Among Children and Families – ABC6 On Your Side, Dec. 18, 2018

Editorial: Provision Speeding Up Evictions Should Wait – Toledo Blade, Dec. 17, 2018

Stand Your Ground Bill Scaled BackDayton Daily News, Dec. 13

Eviction Language Removed From Senate Insurance Measure Gongwer News Service, Dec. 11, 2018

Advocate: Bill to quicken tenant eviction process ‘not the best Christmas present for Ohio renters’Toledo Blade, Dec. 11, 2018

Lame-Duck Alert! This Bill Would Increase Evictions and Homelessness: EditorialBeacon Journal/Ohio.com, Dec. 10, 2018

Controversial Eviction Proposal Reemerges Through Committee AmendmentGongwer News Service, Dec. 10, 2018

Law to Speed Up Housing Evictions in Ohio is a Blatant Kowtow to Landlord Interests: Editorial – cleveland.com, Dec. 9, 2018

State Launches Investigation into Trailer Park Water Bills – ABC6 On Your Side, Nov. 6, 2018

Column: Housing Assistance Can Help Keep Students in SchoolColumbus Dispatch, Oct. 21, 2018

Editorial: Stop Being Scared of People Who Need Affordable HousingColumbus Business First, Aug. 30, 2018

Affordable Housing Solutions Needed NowColumbus Business First – Aug. 29, 2018

Foreclosure Falling in Ohio, But Rate Still High Compared with U.S.Columbus Dispatch, Aug. 9, 2018

Study Finds Minimum Wage Workers Can’t Afford RentFreemont News Messenger, July 31, 2018

Report: Richland County Minimum Wage Jobs Don’t Pay Enough to Cover RentMansfield News Journal, June 15, 2018

Majority of Ohio’s Most Popular Jobs Don’t Pay Enough to Afford RentCincinnati Business Courier, June 15, 2018

Study: Most Common Jobs In Ohio Don’t Pay Enough To Afford Housing – WOSU Radio, June 14, 2018

8 of Top 10 Ohio Jobs Pay So Little, Workers Can’t Easily Make Rent, Report FindsColumbus Business First, June 14, 2018

Report Show Most Common Ohio Jobs Don’t Pay Enough To Afford Basic Rental Housing – WCBE 90.5, June 14, 2018

Study Shows Rental Housing Struggles in the Youngstown-Warren Area – WKBN 27, June 14, 2018

New Report: Dayton Renters Can’t Afford ApartmentsDayton Daily News, June 13, 2018

Ohio Jobs Don’t Pay Enough to Cover Rent, But Cleveland is Still Promoted an Affordable Place to LiveCleveland Scene, June 13, 2018

Report: Top Ohio Jobs Don’t Pay Enough to Cover the RentColumbus Dispatch, June 13, 2018

Working Poor Would Pay More Rent Under HUD ProposalColumbus Dispatch, June 7, 2018

Safe, Stable Housing Matters for Children’s Classroom SuccessCleveland.com, May 31, 2018

Our Homes, Our Voices Advocates for HousingThe Register-Herald, May 5, 2018

Groups Urge Housing FundsGongwer News Service, May 3, 2018

From the Editor: It’s Up to Us to Pressure Lawmakers to Fund Affordable Housing ProgramsColumbus Business First, Mar. 26, 2018

COHHIO Calls For More Affordable HousingGongwer News Service, Mar. 16, 2018

Dayton Rent Consumes Too Much Income for Some ResidentsDayton Daily News, Mar. 15, 2018

Study: Hundreds of Thousands of Ohioans Cannot Find Affordable HousingColumbus Dispatch, Mar. 13, 2018

2017

Advocates Credit Housing, Rapid Intervention Strategies With Decline in HomelessnessGongwer News Service, Dec. 8, 2017

Ohio’s Homeless Population Drops Again, But Problems RemainCleveland.com, Dec. 7, 2017

Housing Advocates Cite Concerns With Rental Property Damage BillGongwer News Service, Nov. 28, 2017

Half of Dayton Area Renters Spend Too Much on RentDayton Daily News, Nov. 9, 2017

COHHIO to Continue Pushing for Housing Trust Fund BoostGongwer News Service, Aug. 11, 2017

Don’t Trim The Housing Trust FundColumbus Dispatch editorial, June 16, 2017

Will Ohio Close its ‘Rent Gap’?Akron Beacon Journal editorial, June 12, 2017

Rental Costs, Wages ExaminedSidney Daily News, June 11, 2017

Affordable Rent for Low Income People Out of Reach – WBNS-10TV Columbus, June 9, 2017

Gap Widening Between Renters’ Wages and Housing CostsGongwer News Service, June 8, 2017

Columbus Poor Struggle with Evictions, High Housing CostsColumbus Dispatch, June 8, 2017

Effect of Medicaid Expansion on Homelessness ReviewedGongwer News Service, May 22, 2017

Youth Homelessness Targeted: Jackson, Vinton Counties to benefit from $2.2 Million GrantJackson Telegram, March 10, 2017

National Report on Affordable Housing Highlights Trust Fund NeedsGongwer News Service, March 6, 2017

Trump Treasury Pick Mnuchin Misled Senate on Foreclosures, Ohio Records ShowColumbus Dispatch, Jan. 29, 2017

Expand the Ohio Housing Trust Fund and Help Solve ProblemsAkron Beacon Journal editorial, Jan. 25, 2017

Calls to Boost Fund that Fights Ohio Housing Insecurity, HomelessnessPublic News Service, Jan. 25, 2017

Firms Call for Increase in Housing Trust FundSidney Daily News, Jan. 20, 2017

Groups Push for $15 Million Increase for Ohio Affordable Housing EffortsCleveland.com, Jan. 19, 2017

Groups Join Forces to Fight Homelessness, Seek Additional Trust Fund MoneyGongwer News Service, Jan. 18, 2017

COHHIO Grant to Fight Youth Homelessness in Southeastern OhioGallipolis Daily Tribune, Jan. 18, 2017

2016

Homelessness Has Dropped Cleveland Plain Dealer, Dec. 30, 2016

Veteran Homelessness Continues To Drop in OhioGongwer News Service, Aug. 8, 2016

Proposed Payday Lending Rules Might Stop Debt TrapCincinnati Enquirer, July 15, 2016

Expand the Housing Trust Fund, a catalyst for the more affordable and accessibleAkron Beacon Journal, June 9, 2016

Affordable Housing Out of Reach for Many Low-Income Families in Ohio – May 25, 2016

CFPB Report Reveals Consumer Abuse In Car Title Lending – May 9, 2016

CFPB Highlights Hidden Payday Loan Costs – April 21, 2016

Advocates Estimate 191,000 Ohioans Living on Almost Nothing – April 12, 2016

Ohio Could ‘Tip the Scales’ in Presidential Primary – February 8, 2016