“The reality is people are going to die”: Ohio leaders warn of crisis as 200 people sleep outside after shelter closure

“The reality is people are going to die”: Ohio leaders warn of crisis as 200 people sleep outside after shelter closure

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — Since the Urban Mission shelter closed on Oct. 31, outreach teams estimate around 200 people are now sleeping outside, in cars and in abandoned buildings across Steubenville and Jefferson County. Wednesday morning, the tension inside the Homeless Coalition meeting made something very clear — winter won’t wait. “It’s cold now. What [...]