Homelessness

Continuum of Care Continues Work to End Homelessness in Summit County (Part Three)

Housing

 

 

 

 

By: Katie Sobiech

Some new and very positive things are on the horizon for housing in the Akron area. This week, on June 1st, a 60 unit permanent supportive housing facility built by Testa opened its doors, possibly changing the way transitional, supportive housing for the homeless will be done here in the future.

The facility has been specifically built for the chronically homeless, including six beds available for veterans.

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June 6, 2014
Homelessness

Continuum of Care Continues Work to End Homelessness in Summit County (Part Two)

Homeless on the streets

 

 
With some pretty big changes coming to the Continuum of Care (COC), new questions and hope begin to arise:
Will Transitional Housing in Summit County become a thing of the past?

Is Permanent Supportive Housing better?

Should those who are homeless have to address mental issues, addictions and any other issues they have in order to stay in government funded housing?

All of these things have been addressed by those who serves our area’s homeless population day in and day out.
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May 30, 2014
Homelessness

Continuum of Care Continues Work to End Homelessness in Summit County (Part One)

By: Katie Sobiech

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Providing shelter for the homeless in Summit County may never be the same.  Some local leaders are changing the way we view housing for the homeless.

After much research and experience, transitional housing may become a thing of the past, as supportive housing proves to be more beneficial.

The Continuum of Care (COC), a coalition with the goal of ending homelessness in Summit County, is the leading agency behind much of what’s been going on.
“The (COC) is a loose body of agencies serving the homeless,” Sue Pierson, Director of Info Line, explained.
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May 23, 2014