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Homelessness in Toledo rose sharply; board calls for permanent supportive housing, prevention and coordination
Summary
Julie Embry of the Toledo Lucas County Homelessness Board told the public hearing that homelessness increased about 30% over four years with nearly 3,400 people homeless in 2024. The board recommended expanded permanent supportive housing, housing problem-solving funds, improved data systems and stronger cross-sector coordination.
Julie Embry, representing the Toledo Lucas County Homelessness Board, outlined the board’s assessment of homelessness in the city and recommended a set of programmatic and policy responses to reduce homelessness and prevent future housing loss.
The current picture and why it matters
Embry said homelessness in Toledo is increasing: “We are a city rich in resilience but we face a growing crisis,” she said, and cited nearly 3,400 individuals experiencing homelessness in 2024, a roughly 30–33 percent increase over the prior four years. She said more than half of those counted in 2024 were experiencing homelessness for the first time and that shelters are operating near capacity.
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