Emergency Shelter

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Help Us Provide Hope and Shelter to Ohio’s Homeless

Every night, over 10,000 people in Ohio have nowhere to call home, including thousands of youth and families. The intersection of homelessness, addiction, and mental health issues creates an urgent need for comprehensive support services. Our Emergency Shelter and Transitional Supportive Housing Program is a lifeline for those struggling to survive on the streets. We provide 24/7 access to safe sleeping spaces, nutritious meals, essential supplies, and a range of vital support services, from mental health counseling and addiction recovery to job training and life skills workshops. But we cannot do this alone. Your generous donation will directly help us acquire and renovate safe housing units, support families in crisis, and provide the resources necessary to break the cycle of homelessness. Together, we can ensure that no one is left without hope or a home. Act now to help us create a safer, more compassionate community for all.

 Homelessness in Ohio

• Overall Homeless Population:
  • In 2022, there were approximately 10,345 individuals experiencing homelessness in Ohio on any given night, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Point-in-Time Count.
• Youth Homelessness:
  • Ohio has a significant number of homeless youth. In 2020, the Ohio Department of Education reported over 23,000 homeless students enrolled in public schools.
• Chronic Homelessness:
  • About 1,100 individuals were identified as chronically homeless in 2022. Chronic homelessness is defined as long-term or repeated homelessness combined with a disability.
• Family Homelessness:
  • Families make up about 30% of the homeless population, with many affected by factors like job loss, lack of affordable housing, and domestic violence.

• Dual Diagnosis:
  • A significant portion of the homeless population struggles with both addiction and mental health issues. Approximately 30-40% of homeless individuals in Ohio are estimated to have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Barriers to Recovery:
  • Homeless individuals with addiction issues face numerous barriers to recovery, including lack of access to treatment, unstable living conditions, and stigma.
• Impact on Homelessness:
  • Substance abuse is both a cause and consequence of homelessness. Addiction can lead to job loss, financial instability, and broken family relationships, all of which contribute to homelessness.