TOPSS meets increased demand for services, director says in annual update
TOPSS provided food to nearly 3500 people and kept more than 100 households in their homes through rent and utility assistance last year.
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Oxford centralizes Civil Rights policy, applies to grants for housing and tree canopy
At a City Council meeting March 18, council members voted to move forward with two grant applications which would allow Oxford to diversify its tree canopy and expand its housing stability program.
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’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.
Bell-ringing efforts generate $11.5k for TOPSS
Each year, the Kiwanis Club of Oxford's bell-ringing campaign helps support both TOPSS and the Salvation Army.
Citizen of the Years: Bobbe Burke
Bobbe Burke has spent years volunteering for various organizations in Oxford, including TOPSS, Kiwanis and the Oxford Free Press. This year, she's being recognized as Citizen of the Years for her efforts.
Oxford Citizen of the Year 2024
Each year, the Kiwanis Club honors several Oxford residents as citizens of the year and years. This year's recipients include an artist, a longtime volunteer and a new local organization.