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Attendants at the OASH meeting on July 28 were encouraged to give their opinions and ask questions regarding the executive order.

Oxford Area Solutions for Housing holds meeting to discuss recent executive order about homelessness

Despite having a meeting plan, the Oxford Area Solutions for Housing pivoted and held a public discussion regarding a recent executive order from the Trump administration that makes it easier to commit homeless people to institutions against their will.

TOPSS will not operate cold shelter for upcoming winter; OASH in talks to take over

TOPSS will not operate cold shelter for upcoming winter; OASH in talks to take over

Executive Director Sherry Martin said a number of factors went into making this decision, including finances, staffing and an ineffective model.

Members of OASH sit in a meeting room around tables

New count reveals increased homelessness in Oxford, Butler County

New data from a point in time count shows that Oxford's homeless population increased by nearly 25% in the past year, but that's still a smaller increase than across Butler County.

Train tracks covered in snow

Oxford’s cold shelter low on funding after frigid January

Frigid temperatures kept Oxford's cold shelter busy throughout February. The executive director of TOPSS says the program was intended to last through the end of February but had nearly depleted its funds.

Local organization targets housing insecurity in Oxford

Local organization targets housing insecurity in Oxford

Since forming less than two years ago, Oxford Area Solutions for Housing has attracted more than 100 residents from across various sectors with its mission to end housing insecurity in Oxford.

Homeless encampment clean-up and past board dysfunction discussed at Talawanda board meeting

Homeless encampment clean-up and past board dysfunction discussed at Talawanda board meeting

During a board meeting Aug. 8, Talawanda officials discussed cleaning up a homeless encampment on school property and whether to make changes to public comment. One employee said dysfunction at board meetings has become "embarrassing" for staff.