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Available Android Apps
Developed by the Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition and Cincinnati Affordable Housing Advocates
Afford Rent Calculator
Get it on Google Play
Moving? Trying to figure out whether or not you can afford the rent can be difficult, especially with utility payments. Use this app to determine how much you can afford based upon your income. With Reverse Search, simply enter in the Rent and the app will determine how much you would need to make to afford it!
AMI Rent Thermometer – Preview
Download APK
Quickly gauge Area Median Income (AMI) affordability levels. Use the slider bar or enter in an exact amount for the AMI and the app will show you the monthly housing max costs for 30, 60, 80, 100, and 120% AMI. Compare affordability (60% AMI) with the built in graph creator. Use the included AMI or add your own to Favorites!
Note: The APK download will only work on Android devices. You must ALLOW installation from Unknown Sources. This app was created with the MIT App Inventor and does not require any permissions, nor does it transmit any information from your device. If you are having trouble opening it, go to My Files on your device then navigate to the APK folder, and open from there. If you try to open it with the browser, it will not open.
| Homeless Challenge Get it on Google Play |
The 30-Day Challenge is an interactive way to help raise awareness and money to help those in need in our community. This project provides 30 days worth of journaling, reading assignments and small donations. Participants engage in a small awareness-raising activity every day for 30 days.
The 30 Day Challenge is an easy way for people to get involved and to be educated about the realities of homelessness. Just print the challenge, encourage others to participate with you and then simply mail in your donations for the 30 days to 113 E 12th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
How to talk about the Housing Crisis
WATCH EVENT ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/FuNWQthmh14
WATCH EVENT ON FACEBOOK: https://fb.watch/dvcw9x4y-W/
Presentation Slide Show: 2022 HowTalkHousingCrisisUpdate1
Correction on Slide 16: MARCC, the Metropolitan Area Religious Coalition of Cincinnati, was erroneously abbreviated. It has been updated on the slideshow, but remains in the live video recordings. Read MARCC Statement City Council Budget Hearing 6.4.22 on the city budget.
Upcoming City Events – Share Your Voice!
The City of Cincinnati needs to hear your voice at the following events:
Share your story, add your voice!
1) Cincinnati’s Budget Hearings: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/finance/cincinnati-budget-engagement/
2) Cincinnati Housing Solutions Summit: https://qrco.de/HousingSummit
3) City Council Meetings: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/noncms/council/registration-form/speakers.cfm
We need people to show elected officials and others how urgent the need to address the housing crisis truly is. We need your voice!
City Budget Hearings: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/finance/cincinnati-budget-engagement/
Thursday, June 2, 2022
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Madisonville Recreation Center
5320 Stewart Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45227
Saturday, June 4, 2022
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
*Council Meet and Greet – 10:00 a.m.*
Cincinnati City Hall, Council Chambers
801 Plum Street, Room 300
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
College Hill Recreation Center
5545 Belmont Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45224
Housing Solutions Summit: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/planning/news/cincinnati-housing-solutions-summit/
Saturday, June 11th 9am to 1pm
No matter where you live, you can speak at Cincinnati City Council meetings through Zoom or in person! In general, comments are limited to 2 minutes. More on their meetings: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/council/public-speakers-registration/
Let us know what meetings you plan on attending and get more info: https://forms.gle/hoBc8diMVogRqRQQA
Housing Now! March to City Hall: October 2nd, Demand Funding for Our Cincinnati Affordable Housing Trust Fund!
Download the PDF version of the flyer below here: March Flyer You can use it to print and pass out or hang or to email. Also, feel free to use the JPEG images below.
Here is anti-displacement focused flyer for the March to pass out and hang in neighborhoods, etc.: March Flyer (version 2)
Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition 
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