MVCAP CEO Speaks at Housing Summit

Published On: November 30th, 2025

MVCAP President and CEO Erin Jeffries joined a panel for the Greene County Housing Summit hosted by United Way of the Greater Dayton Area last month.

Jeffries joined other providers from Greene County in working toward a deeper understanding of the housing landscape in the community and the best path forward to improving outcomes.

“We shared both our successes and the opportunities we see to strengthen services and expand capacity,” Jeffries said. “MVCAP is proud to serve as an access point for those experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. As part of the Continuum of Care, we work with valued partners to house as many people as possible.”

In Greene County, MVCAP operates

  • Donnellan Emergency Shelter: 6 units, up to 21 individuals staying an average of 50 days;
  • Donnellan Transitional Shelter: 7 units, up to 21 individuals staying an average of 126 days; and
  • Harding Place Transitional Shelter; up to 17 individuals staying an average of 281 days.

All housing options in Greene County also include case management and some transportation services, Jeffries noted.

“Our shelter typically operates at or near capacity,” she added. “The high demand is driven by rising rents, limited affordable units and families on the edge of instability.”

MVCAP’s case management makes a difference by presenting clients with an array of options to stabilize and improve their housing situations. Still, the limited supply in and around Greene County makes it difficult for clients to transition into permanent housing.

Also participating were the Siemer Institute, Habitat for Humanity and the Ohio Housing Finance Agency. The Summit also included small group discussions about barriers facing residents and ways community partners can collaborate better.

MVCAP’s Greene County Director Brent Robinson, himself a former client of the Harding Place Transitional Shelter, concluded the summit by sharing his personal story.

“Brent’s inspiring story emphasizes why accessible, stable emergency and transitional housing is essential for families in crisis,” Jeffries said.

Learn more about Greene County housing programs on our website at miamivalleycap.org.