TOPSS provides resources for homeless individuals in Oxford
“In a car without AC, you're really just in a metal box getting heated up by the sun … just keeping hydrated is a big struggle.”
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New count shows slight decline in Oxford’s homeless population
Local expert explains why data might be inaccurate
This year’s Point-in-Time (PIT) Count through the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO) shows a decline in the homeless population in Butler County overall, including in the City of Oxford, compared to last year.
But Deb Wells,
Snazzy, Shademakers host fashion show, canned food drive for TOPSS
“My motto and the way I live is, ‘Dress the way you want to feel,’ because sometimes we’re not feeling our best.”
TOPSS celebrates grand opening of new facility
“This building right here is a testament to months of planning and countless volunteers.”
ShareFest continues to benefit Oxford, surrounding communities
Oxford’s Community Development Director Sam Perry, who also serves on the board of ShareFest, said the event went well this year, despite fewer volunteers than previous years and some issues with poor-quality donations that could not be used.
Citizen of the Year: Frances Yates
Frances Yates was a major recruiter for the TOPSS Champion Neighborhood Food Drive.
Kiwanis accepting donations for Holiday Food Program
The Kiwanis Club of Oxford is asking for donations for its fifth annual Kiwanis Holiday Food Program, in which each dollar and item collected goes to benefit those served by the Talawanda Oxford Pantry and Social Services (TOPSS).
The Holiday Food Program collects both monetary and food donations. Monetary donations