On August 10th, 2022, members of Cleveland City Council voted unanimously to pass Pay to Stay legislation! While it's not the strongest tenant protection housing advocates can imagine, it's a step in the direction towards making fairness the status quo for renters behind on their rent who come up with the money owed. Thanks to everyone who reached out to councilmembers to express your support!
Read MoreDo you work or live in a place where unhoused people spend their time? What do you do when you encounter someone who may be experiencing homelessness? Often times we see someone in crisis and turn to emergency services for help. However, this can often do more harm than good. Join NEOCH to learn about those effects, laws that target unhoused people, and how NEOCH's outreach team can help when you meet someone experiencing homelessness.
Dispel homelessness myths and learn how the problem is perpetuated through systemic racism and the commodification of housing. Hear from NEOCH staff and board members about the historical and modern causes of homelessness, and what we can do to build a world where everyone has a safe place to call home.
Read MoreLearn how people experiencing addiction are criminalized, penalized, and dehumanized within social services, and what you can do to create a healthier environment for the people you serve.
Read MoreThe Street Outreach Coordinator is responsible for coordinating NEOCH’s street outreach services in collaboration with our street outreach team and the NEOCH Street Outreach Collaborative.
Read MoreTenants in disputes with landlords, ranging from a lack of heat to rodent infestation, often aren’t aware of their rights, many housing advocates say. To raise awareness, several nonprofits hosted a teach-in February 9.
Read MoreTenants in a number of Ohio cities, ranging from Akron to Yellow Springs, have something that their counterparts in Cleveland lack — renter protection rights
Read MoreHousing rights activists and community groups in Cleveland are hoping to convince Mayor Bibb and city council to adopt renters’ protections that would make source of income discrimination illegal.
Read MoreHomeless and social service providers: Learn how best to meet the unique needs of LGBTQ people who come to your organization for help, and how to make them feel welcomed.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, December 21st - the longest night of the year - NEOCH gathered with local advocates and community members to remember those with lived experience of homelessness who passed away in 2021.
Read MoreHomeless service providers: Learn to know the signs of trauma, manage our own vicarious trauma, and best practices to manage both.
Read MoreNEOCH often gets calls during November asking how folks can help our unhoused neighbors. At NEOCH we believe the best thing we can do this November is learn about the root causes of homelessness and work toward systemic change in our community.
Read MoreNEOCH presents information on how homelessness is perpetuated through systemic barriers to housing. NEOCH seeks to dispel homelessness myths, and shift the narrative from individual responsibility, to systemic accountability.
Read MoreJoin us in asking Mayoral Candidates Justin Bibb & Kevin Kelley to implement deeply researched, community-informed, and little-to-no-cost renter protections that are ready to be introduced on their FIRST DAY IN OFFICE.
Read MoreLearn the ins and outs of the housing and shelter systems in Cuyahoga County. Participants will get an overview of how people become housing insecure and homeless, what their options are, and how they can access the resources they need to regain stability. Participants will also learn about fair housing law, tenants’ rights, and the eviction process.
Read MoreLearn how best to meet the needs of LGBTQ people who come to your organization for help, and how to make them feel welcomed. Participants will gain a basic understanding of the queer and trans experience, what it’s like for LGBTQ people to seek assistance from social service organizations, and how to overcome their unique barriers to housing.
Read MoreMore than a year after her death, Lea Daye’s name and memory still hold enormous weight.
Read MoreNEOCH is seeking a dynamic, passionate, and skilled organizer with experience in community organizing or social justice movement work for its full-time Housing Justice Community Organizer position. You should apply if you are interested in running and winning campaigns for housing justice.
Read MoreThe recording of our teach-in on the criminalization of homelessness and alternatives to policing is available on NEOCH's Facebook page here.
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