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Office of Homeless Services Advisory Board
Contact Information:
Nicholas Butina, Administrator Homeless Services
Office of Health and Human Services
2421 Community College Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Description of Board and Responsibilities:
The Office of Homeless Services Advisory Board (OHSAB) is an organization created to advise the Office of Homeless Services in the development and implementation of the Community's Homeless Plan through advocacy, policy review, technical assistance, priority setting, linkages and coordination, provision of financial and other resources, and the continued articulation of the vision of the Community's Homeless Plan.
Application:
Apply NowQualifications:
The Advisory Board shall be broadly based with representation from all sectors of the community, including but not limited to: homeless individuals, service providers, corporations, funders and representatives of federal, state and local government. The board is composed of a minimum of 21 members. Ten members are appointed (see below) and eleven members are elected from the community.
ByLaws:
Office of Homeless Services Advisory Board BylawsEnabling Legislation:
Membership:
| Name | Term Ends | Appointed By/Representation |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2027 | At Large - Philanthropy | |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Fairhill Partners | |
| Dec 31, 2028 | LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland | |
| Dec 31, 2028 | The Centers of Ohio | |
| Dec 31, 2027 | At Large - Faith Based | |
| Dec 31, 2027 | Community Representative | |
| Dec 31, 2027 | Community Representative | |
| Dec 31, 2028 | Community Representative | |
| Dec 31, 2028 | Community Representative | |
| Dec 31, 2027 | Workforce Development Board | |
| Dec 31, 2027 | MetroHealth CEO | |
| Dec 31, 2028 | FrontLine Service | |
| Dec 31, 2028 | EDEN | |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Salvation Army | |
| Dec 31, 2027 | Family Promise of Greater Cleveland | |
| Dec 31, 2028 | YWCA | |
| Dec 31, 2026 | West Side Catholic | |
| Dec 31, 2028 | Law Enforcement | |
| Dec 31, 2027 | Law Enforcement | |
| N/A | Mental Health Court/AOT Representative |
MEETING SCHEDULE:
| Date | Title | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2026 | 11/19/26 OHS Advisory Board | |
| 9/17/2026 | 9/17/26 OHS Advisory Board | |
| 7/16/2026 | 7/16/26 OHS Advisory Board | |
| 5/21/2026 | 5/21/26 OHS Advisory Board | |
| 3/19/2026 | 3/19/26 OHS Advisory Board | |
| 1/15/2026 | 1/15/26 OHS Advisory Board |