Community Properties of Ohio Management Services (CPO) serves as the property management affiliate of Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing and manages a variety of affordable housing communities. Using the Housing-First model, CPO leverages affordable housing as a platform from which individuals and families can build stability and thrive.
CPO manages approximately 1,500 units, including the original CPO portfolio (982 units), as well as properties developed and owned by valued OCCH partners such as Homeport, Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, Connect Realty, Franklinton Development Corporation, Homes on the Hill and Volunteers of America.
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Multifamily Project-Based Section 8 Housing
LIHTC Single-Family, Lease-Purchase Housing
LIHTC Multifamily Rental Housing
Senior Project-Based Section 8 Housing
Permanent Supportive Housing
Student-Parent Supportive Housing
Through CPO Impact, a 501(c)(3) affiliate, CPO can go beyond traditional property management to provide innovative programs that promote goal achievement and self-sufficiency for residents.
CPO Impact Funding Sources Partners:
Championing resident advancement involves creating a community where residents feel safe, stable, supported, and equipped with the tools they need to succeed. In these communities, residents have the confidence to take ownership of their journey, overcome obstacles, and seize opportunity. In 2023, resident growth opportunities focused on workforce development, financial empowerment, digital inclusion, and linkage to stabilizing support.
Sponsors: Ohio Capital Impact Corporation, Dollar General Literacy Foundation
In Resident Emergency Funds dispensed to stabilize housing for CPO residents at risk of eviction
Households served by the Resident Emergency Fund were families
Meals served to residents of CPO through collaboration with community partner agencies
Residents linked with the resources needed to stabilize their housing
Children and youth make up 53% of the CPO portfolio population. Empowering children to unlock their maximum capabilities and thrive is crucial for their personal development. By collaborating with community partners to enhance family support services, providing access to quality childcare, and enriching summer camp experiences, CPO Impact fosters a generation of confident individuals who contribute positively to society, shaping a better world for all.
Sponsors: Ohio Capital Impact Corporation, Cooper Family Foundation
Books provided to CPO children through literacy partnerships
Children attended OCIC-sponsored summer camps
Engagements and interactions provided by Resident Services team
Residents of Columbus Scholar House received college degrees (2012-2023)
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6-12 years
13-17 years
In 2023, CPO curated a diverse range of topics to continually advance technical skills and create opportunities for professional development. CPO remained committed to teaching and reinforcing Trauma Responsive Care to staff, which included training all new staff members in 2023, as well as holding an advanced training for staff. Additional training topics included Addiction and Mental Health, De-escalation, Considerations When Working with Older Adult Populations, and Ohio Domestic Violence Training.
Supplemental training opportunities provided to CPO staff
Average staff attendance at elective trainings