A permanent supportive housing community for disabled and formerly homeless veterans in central Ohio has expanded, with a similar facility expected to open next year in northwest Ohio. Federal, state and local officials are helping celebrate the grand opening of the expanded Commons at Livingston community in Columbus today. The community created and operated by the nonprofit National Church Residences opened in 2011 with 50 one-bedroom apartments. The $7.2 million expansion project includes 50 additional units. It provides veterans with on-site social, educational, vocational and health care support services that allow more opportunity for stability and self-sufficiency. The facility is financed through federal, state and local funding and donations. All veterans in the housing community are disabled. They pay some rent and must meet certain income requirements.
Mike Foley joined WCBE in February 2000, coming from WUFT in Gainesville, Florida. Foley has worked in various roles, from producing news and feature stories to engineering Live From Studio A sessions. A series of music features Foley started in 2018 called Music Journeys has grown into a podcast and radio show. He also assists in developing other programs in WCBE's Podcast Experience. Foley hosts The Morning Mix, a weekday music show featuring emerging and established musicians, our Columbus-area and Ohio-based talent, and additional artists that inspire him.