Homelessness

Volunteers and outreach workers count the population of people experiencing homelessness once a year. It's part of the national Point-In-Time count conducted within the last 10 days of January.

The annual homeless persons memorial vigil took place on Friday to recognize those lives lost while experiencing homelessness this year.

Nourish Our Neighbors sued the city of Dayton after officers arrested a volunteer from the organization in April for distributing food to the homeless without a permit.

In Dayton, St. Vincent de Paul Society and Places Inc., as well as Sheltered Inc. in Springfield, have all dealt with rising costs and end of American Rescue Plan Act funding.

The Support Our Veterans Corporation is installing 14, 500-square-foot homes in Woodstock. The project hopes to offer resources and community to unhoused Veterans.

When someone loses their home, they also lose their mailing address. St. Vincent De Paul not only provides emergency shelter but also a mailing address to be used on job applications and more.

House of Bread serves a hot lunch 365 days a year at its Dayton location. Executive Director Melodie Bennett will depart after 15 years of service.

The donation will help finish Homefull's grocery store and community center on the West Side of Dayton.

Sheltered Inc. has reduced hours to all of its locations after losing funding. It is at risk of closing.

Dayton police officers arrested a man, accusing him of handing out food to unhoused people without a permit. This happened on April 7 at Courthouse Square.

Ohio has high maternal and infant mortality rates. A new Dayton-area project aims to build the case for saving lives by providing housing assistance.

While lower than 2023's record high, homelessness is still a persistent issue in Montgomery County. Leaders hope new money for affordable housing and other assistance will help.