Oxford Area Solutions for Housing listens to guest speakers to plan for cold shelter this winter
OASH discussed potential solutions for this year’s cold shelter at its Aug. 18 meeting.
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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
Executive Director Sherry Martin said a number of factors went into making this decision, including finances, staffing and an ineffective model.
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.
Oxford Presbyterian Church to celebrate bicentennial anniversary in 2025
For 200 years, Oxford Presbyterian Church's history has been closely tied to that of Miami University. This year, the church is celebrating its bicentennial with a number of events and other initiatives.
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
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.