
COHHIO Programs
COHHIO offers a range of programs and services that help keep local providers current on new developments in the fields of homelessness and housing.
The Training and Technical Assistance program expands our member organizations’ knowledge and understanding of best practices via online and in-person training seminars, phone consultations and site visits. The TTA program also coordinates COHHIO’s annual statewide Housing Ohio conference in May.
COHHIO recognizes the inequities in the homeless and housing system. COHHIO’s Racial Equity Committee is taking a multilayered approach to ensuring equity is permeated throughout the system.
The Youth Housing Initiative seeks to reduce barriers that prevent Ohio’s homeless youth and young adults from gaining access to housing and services, and provides youth with the tools and information they need to navigate the system.
SOAR Ohio helps homeless Ohioans with disabilities obtain federal Social Security benefits so they can achieve stable housing and greater independence.
Healthy Beginnings at Home is a research study showing how stable, affordable housing can help improve birth outcomes and maternal health.
COHHIO’s Housing Information program offers tenants legal guidance, advocacy support, and education on housing issues. To access the Housing Information Line visit the Housing Information section of the website.
For more information on COHHIO’s public policy advocacy efforts, visit the Advocacy section of our website.
To find out out becoming a member of COHHIO, visit our membership page. COHHIO’s member organizations are also eligible for deep discounts on their workers’ compensation premiums through COHHIO’s group rating program.
Workers’ Comp Update
February 2025 Resources for members of COHHIO's Workers' Compensation program: February Update - Recent Court Decision Safety Article - OSHA Violations If your agency is not currently enrolled in our group rating plan, you [...]
COHHIO Statement on Gov. DeWine’s Executive Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 4, 2025 COHHIO Statement on Gov. DeWine's Executive Budget Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio's Executive Director Amy Riegel issued the following statement in response to the introduction of Gov. [...]
Federal Funds Freeze Briefing
Thank you for joining us for Thursday’s briefing on the federal funding freeze. We had nearly 500 participants, so we know there’s a lot of concern. You can download the presentation here. Below is a [...]
News and Clips – January 2025
HUD recently released its annual report to Congress that shows the national homelessness rate increased by a whopping 18% in one year. Here in Ohio, the increase was only 3%. While that’s very concerning, it [...]
Advocates, Business Groups Unite Around Plan to Address Ohio’s Affordable Housing Crisis
For Immediate Release Dec. 10, 2024 Homeless and business advocacy groups joined forces Tuesday to urge the next General Assembly to enact policies that reverse housing cost inflation and ensure more Ohioans have access to [...]
2025 Candidate Surveys
We know affordable housing and homelessness is a big issue for Ohio's voters, but what do Ohio's Congressional and Statehouse candidate think should be done? COHHIO surveyed all of Ohio’s major party candidates for Congress [...]
Poll Shows Housing Affordability a Major Issue; Support for Elected Leaders to Take Action
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 22, 2024 CONTACT: Marcus Roth, marcusroth@cohhio.org, Ohio Poll: Voters Say Housing Affordability Is a Serious Problem and Want Elected Leaders to Take Action Voters Oppose Criminalizing Homelessness Three-quarters of Ohio voters [...]
COHHIO In Your Community
COHHIO is coming to a town near you! As we work to strengthen our coalition and tackle housing insecurity and homelessness in our communities, it's essential for us to come together, share our insights, and [...]
COHHIO Advocacy Day 2024
COHHIO hosted our first post-pandemic Advocacy Day at the Ohio Statehouse on Oct. 9. From local service providers to those with lived experience, COHHIO was joined by over 60 advocates on Capitol Square. The purpose [...]