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United Way-led "Homeless Solutions Group" seeks $34,748 from city for six-month strategic study
Summary
United Way representatives and partners asked the Columbus City Council to fund a six-month study and facilitator to develop an actionable homelessness strategy; councilors discussed timing and potential federal funding alignment.
United Way leaders asked the Columbus City Council to approve up to $34,748 from the city to fund a six-month strategic study by a newly formed "Homeless Solutions Group," which the presenters said will develop an actionable plan to address homelessness.
The group—s organizers, Ben Moser and Pat Frey of United Way, said the effort will be chaired by Kathy Williams (participating by Zoom) and will include business, law enforcement, housing, education and formerly unhoused individuals. The proposal shortens the study timeline from 12 months to 6 months and includes funding for a professional…
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