OHIO — Millions of dollars in funding were awarded by the Ohio Department of Development this week, aiming to help Ohioans facing housing instability and homelessness.
What You Need To Know
- Grants totaling $18.7 million will help those struggling find temporary emergency shelter and permanent housing
- The department said $18,720,900 from the Ohio Housing Trust Fund and the Emergency Solutions Grant was awarded through the Homeless Crisis Response Program
- All of Ohio’s 88 counties are within one of 25 homeless planning regions throughout the state, with grants awarded yearly
Grants totaling $18.7 million will be dispersed throughout the state to help those struggling find temporary emergency shelter and permanent housing.
“Emergency shelters play such a critical role in the long-term health of our communities,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Department of Development. “We know when people have a safe place to turn to in times of need, they have the foundation to get back on their feet. That’s what makes the work these agencies are doing so important, and we’re proud to have the opportunity to support that.”…