CommShelterBoard

Leading the coordinated response to homelessness in Franklin County and the Central Ohio region.

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Did you know that 20,000+ people in our community were served by the homelessness response system last year? Homelessness isn’t solved by shelter alone. It takes prevention, outreach, rapid rehousing + long-term support. Read about CSB's mission: https://t.co/YD2iKVT2pQ #Housing

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Missed our info sessions? FAQs for the Columbus + Franklin County CoC local competition are now available online. Review application requirements, compliance expectations, and funding priorities. Learn more at https://t.co/cChIPDvNL2.
#HousingForAll #FranklinCountyCoC

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Deadline Reminder: Project applications for HUD FY26 CoC funding are due at 5:00 pm next Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Late applications will not be reviewed. Review materials today at https://t.co/cChIPDvNL2. #FranklinCountyCoC #NonprofitGrants

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A recent OSU report on the Direct Cash Transfer program with the YMCA, YWCA and @RTIICO shows that 6 months after receiving $1,500, 72% of surveyed families live in an apartment or house with a lease. https://t.co/nvvr1aTGWW #EndHomelessness #HousingStability #SocialWorkResearch

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We appreciate All Sides taking time to highlight the work happening across our community to prevent and end homelessness. Our President & CEO Shannon Isom discusses why housing solutions are the best long-term investment in this interview.

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A Short North business owner wrote an open letter, published in Columbus Underground, to the city council.
On behalf of business owners and residents, the letter's author would like to see Columbus leaders take action to help people living on the streets. https://t.co/0IZAcO8HDh

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A Short North business owner wrote an open letter, published in Columbus Underground, to the city council.
On behalf of business owners and residents, the letter's author would like to see Columbus leaders take action to help people living on the streets. https://t.co/0IZAcO8HDh

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@WOSUAllSides Thank you, All Sides, for the thoughtful conversations about homelessness in our community and for elevating this important issue. We also appreciate the opportunity for our President + CEO, Shannon Isom, to be part of this discussion.

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Life is tenuous, and homelessness can happen to anyone. Senator @HearcelCraig shares his story and why we must link hands to support CSB in Franklin County and the Central Ohio region. Celebrate our 40th anniversary. Learn more at https://t.co/YD2iKVT2pQ.

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CSB in the News: When demand for shelter changes, our response should too. A recent @DispatchAlerts story highlights how our system is changing the waitlist process to improve coordination and connect people with shelter more efficiently. Read more at https://t.co/kVVphjitZ0

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Under One Roof proved what a community can do. Thanks to sponsorships + matched gifts totaling over $330,000, more of our neighbors will move into housing and connect with support. This is what investment in solutions looks like. Highlights: https://t.co/AokNM7Oqky #UOR2026

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We are seeing remarkable success with our Direct Cash Transfer program with YMCA, YWCA, @RTIICO, and OSU of Social Work. 113 households received $1,500 to secure a safe, stable home, and only 11 returned for an emergency shelter stay. More: https://t.co/nvvr1aTGWW

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Unsheltered homelessness in Franklin Co. is up 43%. Our modeling warns it could rise 68% by 2028 without stronger investment in sustained solutions. This isn’t about quick fixes; it’s prevention, rapid rehousing + permanent supportive housing. Report: https://t.co/2Eg7egrcgE

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CSB local project applications are open for HUD FY26 Columbus + Franklin County Continuum of Care funding. Need help with your budget or scoring criteria? Join our virtual TA Office Hours every Thursday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Details at https://t.co/cChIPDvNL2 #HUDCoC #NonprofitGrants

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Happy Independence Day & 250th! Today we celebrate the spirit of community and the pursuit of liberty and justice for all. CSB believes independence starts with a safe, stable home. Help us support Franklin County + the Central Ohio region at https://t.co/YD2iKVT2pQ.

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As the long holiday weekend begins, CSB offices are closed today, July 3. We will reopen Monday, July 6. We remain committed to ensuring a safe, stable home for all in Franklin County and the Central Ohio region. For shelter assistance, the Hotline is open 24/7 at 614.274.7000.

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This week's dangerous heat can be life-threatening for people experiencing homelessness. Check on your neighbors, stay hydrated, and if someone needs shelter in Columbus or Franklin County, call the Homeless Hotline: [phone]. More resources: https://t.co/7AYZ79V6AY

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In 1986, a simple idea started a movement to end homelessness in our region. Celebrate CSB's 40th anniversary and the partners who make our legacy possible. Hear Anne Jeffrey Wright, daughter of one of our founders, share her outlook on what’s ahead. Give: https://t.co/55bOEipL9B

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Time is running out! Last-minute gifts will be matched through tomorrow, June 30, thanks to @bathbodyworks. Maximize your impact today to help us ensure an affordable, stable home for everyone in Franklin County and the Central Ohio region. https://t.co/55bOEipL9B #Housing

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Dangerous heat is here. Stay safe by taking advantage of cooling centers, FREE COTA rides, free pool admission, and extended sprayground hours. Check on neighbors, friends, and family. See the images for more info and share these resources: https://t.co/2cTpSyyZkQ
#ExtremeHeat

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40 years of showing up for our community and we’re just getting started. Ending homelessness means prevention, partnership and a new generation stepping up. Our Board Chair Sonya Higginbotham shares why she’s hopeful for what’s next and what gives her hope. #EndHomelessness