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Ashland to host housing resource fair Wednesday evening

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February 26, 2025

Resources available to help find, secure, keep a roof over your head 

By Morgan Rothborne, Ashland.news 

Ashland area residents struggling with issues related to housing can find resources at an annual Community Resource Fair at the Ashland Public Library Wednesday evening, according to a post on the city of Ashland’s website. 

The event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 in the lower level meeting rooms of the library. The program will include tables staffed with representatives from a variety of agencies assisting in housing availability, first-time homeowner resources, tenant rights and sourcing basic needs such as food, according to the post. Light refreshments will be provided. 

The event is held annually by the city of Ashland’s Housing and Human Services Commission, as previously reported by Ashland.news. 

Email Ashland.news reporter Morgan Rothborne at [email protected].

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