YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Two local organizations will receive state funding to help support housing programs and projects.
The Ohio Department of Development on Wednesday announced $10.6 million in grants to help promote greater housing stability for thousands of Ohioans across the state.
Locally, YWCA Mahoning Valley will receive a $112,000 grant to provide transitional housing for 24 households in Mahoning County. The program aims for an 83 percent transition rate to permanent housing, with an average stay of 240 days.
YWCA Mahoning Valley also was awarded $70,200 to provide permanent supportive housing for 10 households in Trumbull County. The program aims for a 90 percent retention or transition rate to permanent housing.
Columbiana County Mental Health Clinic will receive a $375,800 grant to operate two permanent supportive housing projects for single adults in the county. The projects aim to assist 28 households, with 90 percent expected to secure or retain permanent housing.
“Every Ohioan deserves a safe and stable place to live, and supportive housing programs go a long way in helping make that possible,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development. “These grants will empower thousands of people to overcome barriers, stabilize their lives and achieve self-sufficiency.”
In total, $10,645,000 is being awarded through the Supportive Housing Program to help 32 nonprofit and local government agencies provide supportive services and housing to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
The program consists of two components, transitional housing and permanent supportive housing, and provides two-year grants that support rental assistance initiatives, operations, supportive services, administration and data collection and evaluation.
More information about the Supportive Housing Program is available HERE.