When temperatures drop to dangerous levels across the Tri-State, a network of innovative shelter programs becomes the difference between life and death for nearly 800 people experiencing homelessness.
From Cincinnati’s overflow capacity model to Boone County’s hotel partnerships and Butler County’s church-based collaborations, communities are adapting their approaches to address what has become a deepening regional crisis.
Cincinnati’s overflow model prevents “many, many deaths”
When temperatures drop to dangerous levels in Cincinnati, Shelterhouse becomes more than just a warm space — it becomes a refuge that could mean the difference between life and death.
“The whole idea is that nobody freezes to death on the streets of Cincinnati or Hamilton County,” said Arlene Nolan, executive director of Shelterhouse. “I believe that with this location, we’ve actually managed to prevent many, many deaths.”…