1. Athens County Housing Coalition Diane Pfaff, LISW, Planner Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services Board Serving Athens, Hocking & Vinton Counties

2. Athens County Population: 62,000 Athens County has the highest poverty rate in Ohio—27.4% are at or below the poverty line Nearly half (48%) are working poor or in poverty

3. Challenges Homeless are Hidden Lack of affordable housing in the cities Rural Housing stock in poor condition No paid staff for Housing Coalition Athens City dominates Scale

4. Strengths: Supportive Community Service Options History of Coordination Ohio University Appalachia

5. Athens County Housing Coalition Began with a Shelter Plus Care Grant in 1998 Meeting regularly since 2003 Has brought in over 1.5 million in housing resources over the past ten years

6. Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Comprehensive Planning Coming Home The Athens County Plan to End Homelessness New People to the Table Renewed Energy New Initiatives