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The United Way of Licking County received a $50,000 grant from Microsoft to provide project management training to help low-income populations.

Licking County residents who are homeless and their advocates say dual housing and addiction crises are worsening and the current approach isn't enough.

Licking County's Overdose Awareness Day sheds light on efforts by the Newark Homeless Outreach, Ohio CAN, Harm Reduction Ohio and others.

"We’re starting to see folks who were already fragile during the pandemic become even more fragile as these support systems begin to disappear."

The United Way of Licking Countys monthly forum Wednesday included a dozen organizations discussing their summer programs.

An increasing number of Licking County households living above the poverty line struggle to pay for basic necessities, according to the ALICE report.

The United Way of Licking County celebrated the organizations 90th anniversary during its annual meeting Thursday morning.

The search for the best ways to help the Newark-area homeless continue, but solutions to the complex problem seem elusive and years into the future.

The grants include a first-time award of $10,000 to the Newton Township Fire Department.

United Way of Licking County held a State of Education forum featuring local administrators.