Ohio Gov. Approves Funding for People Experiencing Homelessness in Mahoning Valley

The Ohio Department of Development announced $20.5 million in grants to help Ohioans experiencing homelessness find temporary, emergency shelter and permanent housing. 

“Homelessness is a challenge that can only be overcome when we come together,” said Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. “This funding not only provides shelter to Ohioans facing difficult times; it gives them hope for a better future, and the opportunity for a fresh start.”

The state approved $20.5 through the Homeless Crisis Response program to assist 47 nonprofit and local government agencies with homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing and emergency shelter services.

The funds will assist 34 agencies operating emergency shelters and support 13 housing stability programs. Overall, it’s expected to benefit 64,676 Ohioans experiencing homelessness.

The Greater Warren Youngstown Urban League, Inc. (Warren, OH) will receive a $203,000 grant to operate a 25-bed emergency shelter serving homeless single men, single women and households with children.

Funding will support grant administration, data collection, evaluation and shelter operations, including housing-focused case management and housing search and placement.

The program expects to serve 535 people with 50% of people projected to exit to a permanent home after an average stay of 40 days.

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