Carlie Boos, Exec. Dir., Affordable Housing Alliance of Ohio, talks about how affordable housing stabilizes families, strengthens the economy and how housing is the nexus of everything we do in Ohio. Carlie said 54,000 Franklin County residents pay more than half of what they make for housing costs.
As the pandemic takes its toll, affordable housing crunch remains key issue in Columbus
As principal of Arch City Development, Brian Higgins has taken a special eye to socially conscious urban redevelopment, especially in areas of the south side and the near east side that often fly below the radar.
While it's easier to build in these places sometimes, it also comes with challenges, including the fact that tenants are more vulnerable to disruptive economic events like the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ohio representatives: Eviction crisis looming
While the coronavirus pandemic rages on, some Ohioans face another crisis — being evicted from their home. State lawmakers are calling for action before it’s too late.
“The truth is we’ve seen thousands of evictions filed already during the pandemic and that’s not the tip of the iceberg. That’s the tip of the glacier,” said Carlie Boos, executive director of Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio.
Hundreds of thousands of Ohioans could face eviction in a 'long, disastrous fall'
Evictions court is back in session in cities across Ohio.
Proceedings in Franklin County have moved from Courtroom 21A in the courthouse up the street to the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
‘Success Bridge’ will provide housing assistance to Columbus State students
A new program launching this summer at Columbus State Community College is creating a housing safety net for low income students. Success Bridge will start in the 2020-2021 academic year with the goal of providing housing assistance.
Partnership aims to create housing ’Success Bridge’ for Columbus State students
A new program will help low-income Columbus State Community College students struggling with housing costs who are at risk of dropping out of school.
The initiative, Success Bridge, is a collaboration among Columbus State, the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio, the Community Shelter Board and the Homeless Families Foundation.
Columbus State program will help with rent, provide apartments for homeless students
A new initiative will help support Columbus State Community College students who can't make rent or are experiencing homelessness.
New Report Shows Deepening Housing Crisis in Central Ohio
Columbus nonprofits report $8.3M in lost fundraising due to Covid-19, resulting in program cuts, layoffs
More than 80% of Columbus-area nonprofits have experienced revenue loss due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey conducted by the Human Service Chamber of Franklin County and the United Way of Central Ohio.
How COVID-19 is Impacting Affordable Housing in Central Ohio
The Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio completed a member survey to identify how COVID-19 is currently impacting the local affordable housing environment. The results are highly concerning and show significant negative impacts across all affordable housing sectors, including the homelessness system, rental operations, home ownership, and construction.