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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — With temperatures falling, a local organization is paying special attention to a portion of the population without anywhere to go to escape the cold. For those who are homeless in central Ohio, gaining…

U.S. Representatives Brad Wenstrup (R-OH-2) and Danny Davis (D-IL-7) this week introduced a measure to assist homeless veterans, foster youth, and others in obtaining affordable housing as they seek college degrees.  Wenstrup and Davis…

“I’ve always loved Christmas,” the man, who calls himself ‘Snowman’, said. “I’ve loved Santa. Secretly always wanted to be Santa, I think.” COLUMBUS, Ohio — He offers the help of a gloved hand while covered in the…

CLEVELAND — Lakisha Thomas of Cleveland and her family know what it's like to face a quick eviction, and a landlord who she says wouldn't give her any flexibility in paying the monthly rent. Thomas told News 5 her landlord filed…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio's largest online school provider serving students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade has seen a spike in its homeless population applications. What You Need To Know The spike is at levels not seen before…

NewsAn organization with a thirty-year history of helping disadvantaged women and children in the Valley is getting more than half a million dollars in state funding.An organization with a thirty-year history of helping disadvantaged…

A new housing proposal is getting more attention than might be expected for a six-acre, 42-unit development near the corner of Refugee and Courtright Roads. The project, to be called Vista Village, aims to provide supportive housing for…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — After a Columbus mother abandoned her toddler at a Speedway earlier this month, NBC4 asked area authorities: What should desperate parents do if they just can’t cope? “Parenting is difficult,” said Lara…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (COLUMBUS BUSINESS FIRST) — A group of business leaders led by Columbus attorney John Perez is planning a tiny home development on Columbus’ southeast side that would serve formerly homeless residents. The…

COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Kaleidoscope Youth Center has been around for more than 20 years, working toward providing a safer place, programming, and leadership opportunities for people. Now, it is working to provide housing only for…