Homelessness

It’s the first of the month. And for about 1.8 million people living in Ohio, that means the rent is due. Renters in Ohio are particularly at risk for losing their homes. And, as WYSO’s Jason Saul reports, new data released by the federal government shows the mood in the state is grim.

Faith leaders, public servants and frontline workers gathered for a press conference at the Interfaith Hospitality Network in Springfield on Monday.

The coronavirus is wreaking havoc on nearly every aspect of life. And people who lack stable housing or food supplies are among the most vulnerable.

Montgomery County's annual homeless count started this morning.Before the sun came up, volunteers were already fanning out across the Dayton area. They…

States around the country are preparing for the big census count that happens just once a decade. In Ohio, Census leaders discuss their plans to reach...

U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) is proposing a bill that would track nationwide data on evictions and pump more money into an emergency assistance...

This week, a number of organizations are hosting events to spotlight Ohio In-Demand Jobs Week. Officials are calling it “a statewide celebration of jobs,…

Cincinnati homeless numbers show nearly 40 percent of homeless people in Hamilton County are under the age of 25. Now, thanks to a grant from the United…

Concerned by how the harsh winter weather is affecting the city’s homeless population, two Dayton men have organized a winter clothing drive.Tushar…

The state of Ohio is in the midst of a national Hepatitis A outbreak. And Montgomery County health officials are urging people to get vaccinated and take…

A city program that transformed parking meters into brightly colored charitable donations sites has announced its collection totals from its first year of…

The Dayton City Commission recently passed a law effectively banning panhandling along 51 major roadways. It’s not the first time the city has passed laws…