/tags/homeless-shelters homeless shelters en-US Copyright Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:53:33 GMT /politics-government/2025-02-03/elon-musk-threatens-funding-for-central-ohio-lutheran-homeless-health-center Musk responded to a post on X, that questioned why the organizations were getting so much in federal funding. Musk said the Dept. of Govt. Efficiency is "rapidly shutting down these illegal payments." Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:53:33 GMT /politics-government/2025-02-03/elon-musk-threatens-funding-for-central-ohio-lutheran-homeless-health-center George Shillcock /coronavirus/2022-01-05/homeless-shelters-shift-services-in-response-to-omicron The new surge of COVID-19 cases is causing homeless shelters to return to programs run out of motels and hotels. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 20:49:56 GMT /coronavirus/2022-01-05/homeless-shelters-shift-services-in-response-to-omicron Abigail Bottar /news-partners/2021-02-17/vaccinating-homeless-patients-against-covid-19-all-bets-are-off A community health center is now immunizing the local homeless population. But vaccination logistics, already complex, are compounded by the additional barriers in communication and transportation. Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:28:24 GMT /news-partners/2021-02-17/vaccinating-homeless-patients-against-covid-19-all-bets-are-off Yuki Noguchi /news/2021-02-10/columbus-homeless-shelters-serving-more-individuals-as-pandemic-winter-worsens The ongoing coronavirus pandemic and cold weather are combining to cause a spike in homelessness in Central Ohio.“We’re seeing a significant uptick in the… Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT /news/2021-02-10/columbus-homeless-shelters-serving-more-individuals-as-pandemic-winter-worsens Debbie Holmes /news/2020-11-27/springfield-dealing-with-massive-increase-in-homelessness The state is providing support to address a homelessness crisis happening in Springfield. Community leaders in the Clark County seat say there's a sense… Fri, 27 Nov 2020 12:50:42 GMT /news/2020-11-27/springfield-dealing-with-massive-increase-in-homelessness Chris Welter /news/2020-05-15/ohio-chinese-american-association-delivers-meals-to-homeless-shelters The Ohio Chinese American Association is delivering more than 1,000 hot meals to homeless shelters in Columbus, as a way of giving back to people in need… Fri, 15 May 2020 19:27:21 GMT /news/2020-05-15/ohio-chinese-american-association-delivers-meals-to-homeless-shelters Debbie Holmes /news/2020-05-15/ymca-suffers-huge-financial-hit-as-membership-plummets Revenue losses for the YMCA of Central Ohio have led to the layoff of nearly 2,000 workers. Most locations closed in March due to the coronavirus… Fri, 15 May 2020 09:00:00 GMT /news/2020-05-15/ymca-suffers-huge-financial-hit-as-membership-plummets Debbie Holmes /news-partners/2019-11-07/las-vegas-bans-sleeping-camping-in-public-places Homeless activists swarmed the Las Vegas City Council chambers chanting, "Housing, not handcuffs!" The mayor said the measure is necessary in order to address a homeless problem that is not abating. Thu, 07 Nov 2019 21:51:09 GMT /news-partners/2019-11-07/las-vegas-bans-sleeping-camping-in-public-places Bobby Allyn /news/2018-03-13/crowded-homeless-shelters-and-the-vicious-flu-brew-perfect-storm The flu descended on Connie Gabaldon like a fog, she recalled, clouding her mind and compromising her judgment. It progressed to chest and back pain, the… Tue, 13 Mar 2018 18:07:19 GMT /news/2018-03-13/crowded-homeless-shelters-and-the-vicious-flu-brew-perfect-storm Carmen Heredia Rodriguez /news/2003-12-24/central-ohio-shelters-see-increase The Open Shelter sits in a non-descript warehouse building on the edge of downtown, just West of COSI---outside broken bottles, blankets and clothes are… Wed, 24 Dec 2003 05:00:00 GMT /news/2003-12-24/central-ohio-shelters-see-increase admin