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Mahoning County highlights winter outreach and warming centers as cold‑weather plan begins
Summary
Commissioners heard updates on cold‑weather sheltering and a coordinated street outreach program starting Dec. 29; officials said hotels and a warming center will be used for women and families and partners reported early success placing individuals into services.
Mahoning County commissioners on Dec. 18 received updates on the county’s cold‑weather sheltering plan and a new street outreach effort set to begin Dec. 29.
Colleen, the county staff member who introduced the item, said the county’s cold‑weather plan runs from Dec. 1 through March 31 and includes sheltering, street outreach and service referrals. She presented a resolution appointing Phil Peryear to the Mahoning County Homeless Continuum of Care executive board and proclaimed Dec. 21, 2025 as National Homeless Persons Memorial Day.
Erin Bishop, Youngstown health commissioner, described the outreach schedule and tasks: “we do have a street outreach program that will be starting on December 29. We'll be going every evening…
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