The Ohio Department of Development recently announced $18.7M in grants to help combat homelessness across the state.
The grants, sourced from the Ohio Housing Trust Fund and Emergency Solutions Grant, will be distributed through the Homeless Crisis Response Program.
“Emergency shelters play such a critical role in the long-term health of our communities,” Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik said. “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.”
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The state’s Homeless Crisis Response Program will help 40 emergency shelter agencies operating 41 shelters and 12 housing stability programs with these funds, according to the department…