Advocating for state and federal policies to promote affordable housing and end homelessness is one of COHHIO’s core functions. For decades COHHIO has given voice to the underrepresented, fighting to end homelessness and ensure all Ohioans have a safe, decent, affordable home.
See recent updates on the issues we’re working at the right. Visit the following pages for more information about COHHIO’s advocacy on Federal Issues, State Issues, and the Ohio Housing Trust Fund (OHTF). For press releases and coverage on these issues, visit the Media Room.
Advocacy Updates
Breaking Ground Newsletter – Winter 2022
Winter 2022 As we settle in to the new year we’re facing real challenges – the Omicron variant, skyrocketing housing costs, deadlock in Congress. Despite [...]
Farewell and Welcome COHHIO Staff
We saw a lot of staffing changes in 2021 and we'll see more in 2022 as Executive Director Bill Faith retires and COHHIO hires [...]
Restore the Ohio Housing Trust Fund
A bill in the Ohio House presents a great opportunity for the State to expand access to safe, decent, affordable housing at a time when [...]
Bill’s Retiring
Dear Friends and Supporters, After 35 years leading COHHIO, I have given our Board of Directors notice that I plan to retire in six months [...]
Omicron Surge and Homeless System Response
On January 6 HUD's Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs issued the following message to encourage homeless services providers, especially emergency shelters, take steps to [...]
Invest in Ohio’s Housing Recovery
Join our request for a one-time investment of federal funds to expand access to affordable housing in Ohio! The American Rescue Plan passed in March [...]
COHHIO News Clips
COHHIO News Clips summarizes recent news articles that explore various aspects of homelessness, housing, politics, poverty research, racial equity, civic engagement and other topics to [...]
Racial Equity & Homelessness 101 Training
"I believe we ought to do all we can and lift ourselves by our own bootstraps, but it's a cruel jest to say to a [...]
Housing Ohio Conference 2022 Request for Proposals
It is with great excitement to announce we are starting the planning process for next year's conference. We invite you to submit a workshop proposal [...]
