Strengthening Communities Through Housing Libby Schoen on Stability and Opportunity in Lucas County

Safe and stable housing is the foundation for healthy communities. This week on Taylor Community Connection we sit down with Libby Schoen, Chief Strategy and Solutions Officer at Lucas Metropolitan Housing and Vice President of Lucas Housing Services Corporation, to discuss the critical work of expanding affordable housing opportunities across Lucas County.

Libby shares how Lucas Metropolitan Housing serves thousands of individuals and families each year through a wide range of programs. These include public housing, housing choice vouchers, tax credit developments, rent to own homes, and neighborhood revitalization efforts that help residents build long term stability and success. She explains how thoughtful planning and strategic investment can transform not just individual lives but entire neighborhoods.

In our conversation, Libby highlights the importance of strong partnerships with the City of Toledo and local organizations. These collaborations help bring new housing online, support community growth, and ensure housing solutions are responsive to real needs. From addressing homelessness to creating pathways to homeownership, the work is centered on dignity, opportunity, and lasting impact.

Libby also reflects on how housing affects every part of a person’s life. Stability at home supports health, education, employment, and economic independence. She emphasizes the role of advocacy, community involvement, and innovative thinking in meeting today’s housing challenges and building a stronger future for Lucas County.

This episode offers an important look at how housing, when done right, becomes a catalyst for hope and progress.

👉 Watch now to hear how Libby Schoen is helping expand affordable housing and create pathways to stability and opportunity throughout Lucas County.

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