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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.
COHHIO manages the Ohio Balance of State Continuum of Care (BoSCoC), which oversees planning efforts for local homeless programs in Ohio’s 80 non-urban counties. The Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) tracks and processes data to help evaluate these programs and make them more effective.
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 April.
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.
Housing Now for Homeless Families provides TANF funding to local nonprofits to help rehouse families with children that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness.
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.
Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Grants Pass v. Johnson
June 28, 2024 COHHIO Executive Director Amy Riegel issued the following statement Friday on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson case "The U.S. Supreme Court just gave [...]
Report Highlights Growing Gap Between Rents and Wages
June 27, 2024 Report Highlights Growing Gap Between Rents and Wages https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gFyMXgs67k Full-time workers need to earn at least $20.81/hour just to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment in Ohio, according to a report [...]
200 Groups Request Amendment to Legislation that Would Weaken Ohio Housing Trust Fund
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2024 CONTACT: Marcus Roth, marcusroth@cohhio.org 200 Groups Request Amendment to Legislation that Would Weaken Ohio Housing Trust Fund A coalition of more than 200 businesses and nonprofits sent a letter [...]
COHHIO Receives $2 Million HUD Award to Improve Youth Homelessness Response
June 7, 2024 Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio Receives $2 Million HUD Award to Improve Youth Homelessness Response The Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio was one of 38 organizations in the [...]
COHHIO Supports Pro-Tenant Legislation
COHHIO Executive Director Amy Riegel recently testified on legislation in the Ohio Senate to allow for sealing of eviction records, expand access to legal counsel for people facing eviction, and increase transparency in real property [...]
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 Opposes Senate Bill 94
The Senate Financial Institutions & Technology Committee recently advanced legislation that could undermine revenue flowing into the Ohio Housing Trust Fund. COHHIO Executive Director Amy Riegel told committee members that Senate Bill 94 opens the [...]
Take Action: Homelessness is NOT a Crime
On April 22, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear Johnson v. Grants Pass, a case centered on whether cities can ticket and arrest unhoused people for simply sleeping outside with a pillow or blanket, even [...]
Advocates Encouraged by Senate Housing Committee’s Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 17, 2024 Advocates urged lawmakers to prioritize certain items in the Ohio Senate Select Committee on Housing’s report issued Wednesday, but cautioned that some recommendations could hamper the state’s ability to [...]