(From the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation)

The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation is hosting a panel presentation and Q&A session on local housing needs on October 22.

This event is open to the public, and the media are welcome to attend.

The panel will be moderated by Foundation President & CEO Brian Treece and will feature representatives from the local housing coalition.

What: Housing in Hancock County Panel

Who: Brian Treece, President & CEO of the Foundation; Kathryn Bausman, City Mission; Scott Brecheisen, Metzger Brecheisen Company; Chris Keller, Economic Development; Sue Lehman, Hope House; Wendy McCormick, Habitat for Humanity; Christina Muryn, City of Findlay; Jill Wagner, Wasbro Rental Property.

When: Wednesday, October 22, 4:30-6 p.m.

Where: 50 North, 339 Melrose Ave., Findlay.

Why: The Community Foundation debuted its State of Work and Play Report in June. One of the significant areas of need is housing. A lack of available, affordable housing has created a crisis in Hancock County and has caused families to drown financially. The strain on the housing system affects many other systems, including childcare, transportation and workforce.

The Foundation is committed to being part of the solution. We have dedicated $50,000 to the Community Housing Fund for long-term support and an additional $100,000 to the Interim Housing Program Fund to help transition families into short-term, affordable rental housing while they work toward home ownership.