BUCYRUS — Recovery from addiction is challenging enough. Add in the struggle to find decent, affordable housing and it becomes even harder. That’s what one Crawford County non-profit is hoping to address with its new family housing. Together We Hurt, Together We Heal operates two recovery housing facilities, where residents receive treatment and support. In […]
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Substandard: This series looks at how Richland County can elevate the quality of its affordable housing stock. It is supported by Wayfinders Ohio.
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From Marshfield to Mansfield: How a renter education course could lower barriers to housing
WOOD COUNTY, Wisc. — Brittney Brock’s favorite thing about her home is the neighborhood. Her street is quiet and safe. Her sons can play freely in the yard. That’s not something she takes for granted. “I have a pretty nasty charge that makes people a little more reluctant to rent to me,” she said. Brock moved […]
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Who’s working on affordable housing in Mansfield?
Editor’s Note: This is the conclusion of a five-part series about the challenges low-income renters face and potential ways to address them. The series is supported by Wayfinders Ohio. Click here for part one, here for part two, here for part three and here for part four. MANSFIELD — The new triplexes on the corner of Fourth […]
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Can rental registries lead to better code enforcement?
Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a five-part series about the challenges low-income renters face and potential ways to address them. The series is supported by Wayfinders Ohio. Be sure to check out parts one, two and three. MANSFIELD — Nicole Davis lived in her last apartment for less than a year, but the property […]
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How housing authorities can spur development for those in need
Editor’s Note: This article is the third in a five-part series about the challenges low-income renters face and potential ways to address them. The series is supported by Wayfinders Ohio. Click here for part one and here for part two. MANSFIELD — Kelly Blankenship is all too familiar with the struggle low-income residents face when searching […]
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Right to Counsel: How Cleveland levels the playing field for low-income tenants
Editor’s Note: This article is the second in a five-part series about the challenges low-income renters face and potential ways to address them. The series is supported by Wayfinders Ohio. To read part one, click here. CLEVELAND — Both landlords and tenants have rights and responsibilities under Ohio law. Mansfield attorney Robert Goldberger believes more people […]
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Bugs & black mold: Lack of affordable housing leaves families vulnerable
Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a five-part series about the challenges low-income renters face and potential ways to address them. The series is supported by Wayfinders Ohio. Check back throughout this week to read more. MANSFIELD — Nicole Davis used to wake up in the middle of the night, terrified that something […]