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Housing Justice Summer School 7/29-8/4

Please join community leaders, professionals, advocates, and concerned neighbors at Cincinnati’s Housing Justice Summer School!

Training:

July 29 – August 2nd 12-1pm EST on Zoom
Tours:
August 3 & 4th 10am-12pm in Person

This Pay-What-You-Can Lunch N Learn Zoom series, followed by in-person walking tours, lays a solid foundation for greater understanding of housing justice, including:

  • The Housing Crisis
  • The Causes of Homelessness and Housing Instability
  • Community and Political Responses
  • Affordable Housing and AMI
  • The History of Housing Law
  • and how you can be part of the solution!

Grab your tickets before we fill up: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/profile/244215

All are Welcome and Encouraged to Attend! Please share!

Thank you to all of our partners including Affordable Housing Advocates, Streetvibes, and Cincinnati Action for Housing Now!

Ticket sales will support the work of our Education Program, including the Speaker’s Bureau, Walking Tours, Trainings, and other activities. Learn more about the Homeless Coalition’s Education Program: https://cincihomeless.org/about/education/

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Homeless Coalition Media

Stay in the know!

Check out Roots and Roofs podcast with Rico and Dr. Mark –> https://open.spotify.com/show/3eb964K6tC4IrzWfUzJGRD

Follow Rico and Dr. Mark on Spotify – make sure you sign up for notifications!

Subscribe to us on YouTube!

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Steal the Street Walking Tour

On July 15th at 10 am, join Homeless Coalition’s Director of Education and author of Steal the Street, Dr. Mark Mussman, on a special 2-hour walking tour of Over-the-Rhine, the West End and Downtown Cincinnati, that focuses on the actions, events, and development, as well as, the author’s understanding of gentrification and homelessness.

This tour is a fundraiser for the Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition’s Education Program. Tickets are required.

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About the Book:

Steal the Street is a collection of short articles on gentrification, public space, and community voice. The articles were written for Streetvibes, a street paper in Cincinnati, Ohio, from 2015 through 2019. The focus of Streetvibes is homelessness, so each article focuses on different aspects of homelessness and inequity in Cincinnati, much of it centered around the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood of Over-the-Rhine. Articles include original photographs that further the narratives by providing evidence and perspectives enforced throughout each chapter. The forward is written by Alice Skirtz, author of Econocide.

The housing crisis has been especially pronounced since the 2008 economic crisis. Since then, millions of Americans have been thrust into homelessness and removed from their homes. With the housing crisis growing due to the pandemic and continued neoliberalism, more communities will be displaced and transformed into safe havens for the growth of exclusionary generational wealth. Steal the Street provides a solid foundation to interpret current events and helps us to consider a different future, one without homelessness.

Get your copy of the book in paperback or digital: https://parlorpress.com/products/steal-the-street

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Spring Fling 2023

For the first time in more than three years, we invite you to join us for our in-person Annual Fundraiser! Spring brings new beginnings so we are beginning something new too! Come out to Esoteric Brewing where we can socialize together, have fun, and enjoy all the warmth the season has to offer!

Get your tickets today on Brown Paper Tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5998301

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Celebrate 500 Issues of Streetvibes

A big thanks to all of our supporters and contributors who made 500 issues possible!!

Celebrate 500 Issues of Streetvibes!

Please support Streetvibes distributors with a donation for the paper. Donations to people who distribute the paper are used for needs, such as transportation, toiletries, groceries, and even housing. Donations to the Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition ensure the paper gets printed.

Donate Today!


Congrats to everyone who has contributed to the success of Streetvibes on this milestone!


Thanks to all our donors for keeping Streetvibes going when many newspapers have shut down. Also, a big thanks to all of our amazing contributors to this edition, including Donald Whitehead Jr., Alice Skirtz, Pat Clifford, and Brian Davis, who have all been involved in and supporting Streetvibes for decades!
Student artwork from Oak Hills High School and St. Ursula High School is included in the 500th Issue Celebration as well!
Thank you!! 🥰🤩🥰

Visit the Streetvibes Archive
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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

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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


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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

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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.

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How to talk about the Housing Crisis

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WATCH EVENT ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/FuNWQthmh14

WATCH EVENT ON FACEBOOK: https://fb.watch/dvcw9x4y-W/

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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!

ACTIONALERT

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

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Training Opportunities

In addition to our robust Speakers’ Bureau and Walking Tours, we offer 2-hour online trainings in the following areas (at the cost of $150 per 2 hour session.) Because each training is virtual, you can have up to 100 participants in your training, all at the same cost of $150 for the session.

Training is a great way for organizations, businesses, classrooms, and individuals to learn more about what role you play in eradicating homelessness. Note: there’s no need to take them in order, while they build on the content from the Speakers and Tours, each training stands on its own. Sign up today!

Homelessness 101

Homelessness 101 covers the basics of homelessness, in terms of the causes and responses, which includes the voices of people who have experienced homelessness. This interactive training gives participants an insight into the system of homelessness in Cincinnati and beyond. We cover many topics, including:

* The Causes of Homelessness
* Legal Protections and Criminalization
* How to End Homelessness
* Types of Homelessness
* Statistics and Stereotypes
* Barriers and Health Issues
* COVID19 Responses
* …and More!

Affordable Housing 201

The lack of affordable housing has contributed greatly to the housing crisis in America. Understanding the ways in which affordability is measured is essential to create, maintain, and sustain affordable housing across the country.

This training uses data from Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Ohio to break down the meaning of affordable housing into sections, including Safe and Affordable Housing, Area Median Income (AMI), and Household Affordability.

Participants will be able to:

* Define affordability at 30% of income, including utilities
* Understand fair market rent
* See how the lack of affordable housing may impact a family
* Identify affordability for groups within Cincinnati, including by Race
* Understand limitations of AMI calculations
* Create a family budget while including housing affordability

Affordable Housing 201 is for anyone, event outside of Cincinnati, who wants to learn more about housing affordability. All are welcome!

Housing Protections 301

This training is designed to shed light on the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords while keeping an eye on displacement.

Participants will be able to:

* Identify a lack of housing protections
* Discern between Direct and Indirect Gentrification
* Know how to do research on potential landlords

The Housing Protections 301 Virtual Training is for anyone who wants to learn more about housing protections. All are welcome!

Housing Production 401

This training is designed to help people interested in learning more about the creation of affordable housing. It includes specific tools that can be used to create and maintain safe, affordable housing. We will also help participants understand basics about the economics of becoming a landlord.

Participants will be able to:

* Access the Multiple Listing Service
* Understand city regulations
* Find programs and services that enable them to become a landlord without displacing residents
* Create a landlord budget
* Determine if a property is a good investment
* ..and more!

All are welcome!

We are available for trainings at any time of the week or weekend. Just fill out the google form and we will contact you regarding availability. We provide the Zoom link to share with your group, school, or organization. Sign up today!