Strategies to End Homelessness

05/27/2026

“I’m confident that, by working with SVP over the next few years, we will innovate and change how homelessness is addressed not just in Greater Cincinnati, but in homeless services systems around the country,” Finn said.

STEH will receive $60,000 over the next three years to help expand its data-driven approach to preventing homelessness.

05/27/2026

"The current reality is that the federal government is kind of dragging its feet about getting this money out, even though it has been officially awarded," Finn said. "[And] HUD is not fully staffed, so we're expecting that what is normally a one month or so delay will be longer this year."

The organizations that provide services say they can cover about half the funding for five months; they want to borrow the other half from the city and Hamilton County.

05/26/2026

We are very proud to be working with Social Venture Partners Cincinnati over the next three years on this project.

Big news for Greater Cincinnati: Social Venture Partners Cincinnati is proud to announce Strategies to End Homelessness as our newest long-term Investee through Project XLR8 — our flagship accelerator program. Strategies to End Homelessness leads a coordinated effort with more than 30 nonprofit, h...

05/18/2026

UPDATE: THE WAITLIST HAS NOW CLOSED. Thank you for applying.

🚨 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Waitlist Opening 🚨

The HCV Waitlist will be open from May 18–May 21. This is a pre-application to be considered for placement on the waitlist.

📌 Important reminders:
🔹Even if you’ve applied in the past, this is a new waitlist. You must submit a new pre-application if you’re interested.
🔹If selected, you’ll receive an email at the address used in your application with next steps.
🔹If not selected, you will also receive an email notification.
🔹Being selected does NOT mean you will receive a voucher — it means you may be considered if a voucher becomes available in the future.

📖 For full details and FAQs, visit: https://cintimha.com/waiting-list/

Make sure your information is accurate and submitted before the deadline!

05/14/2026

🚨 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Waitlist Opening 🚨

The HCV Waitlist will be open from May 18–May 21. This is a pre-application to be considered for placement on the waitlist.

📌 Important reminders:
🔹Even if you’ve applied in the past, this is a new waitlist. You must submit a new pre-application if you’re interested.
🔹If selected, you’ll receive an email at the address used in your application with next steps.
🔹If not selected, you will also receive an email notification.
🔹Being selected does NOT mean you will receive a voucher — it means you may be considered if a voucher becomes available in the future.

📖 For full details and FAQs, visit: https://cintimha.com/waiting-list/

Make sure your information is accurate and submitted before the deadline!

05/11/2026

"But when a community must open a parking lot for children to have a safer place to sleep, we are not solving the root problem. We are managing the most visible symptoms. This underscores how much work remains for creating more long-term housing solutions in our region."

Opinion: Families sleeping in cars expose Cincinnati's housing gap.

05/06/2026

The Central Access Point (CAP) Helpline is there to answer calls and texts when people are facing a housing crisis.

Call the Central Access Point (CAP) Helpline for assistance with homelessness and access to vital services in Hamilton County.

05/02/2026

Emergency Solutions Grant Funds now available. Click the link for details on how to apply.

Apply for the Emergency Solutions Grant to support Emergency Shelter projects for homelessness in Cincinnati. Deadline May 15, 2026.

04/30/2026

"Amid rising costs of living . . . there is renewed urgency to protect people from evictions nationwide."

Preventing unnecessary evictions is more important than ever for local governments. Here are some of the approaches being tried.

04/28/2026

Excited to be working with Social Venture Partners Cincinnati.