ErinSindewald, Author at Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness

CCH celebrates six new college scholarship winners and three recent graduates

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CCH honors community members who made our 2023 victories possible

The evening began with opening remarks from Maxica Williams, President of CCH’s Board of Directors and a longtime grassroots leader with the coalition. “Through advocating, lobbying, and working hard, the... The post CCH honors community members who made our 2023 victories possible appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Pat speaks up to help others

Born to a large family with nine siblings, Patricia “Pat” Franklin understands the importance of working together so that everyone has what they need to thrive. A grandmother of three... The post Pat speaks up to help others appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Celebrating Julie Dworkin, A Champion for Homelessness Advocacy

By Sam Paler-Ponce and Mary Tarullo Twenty-seven years at the same organization is an incredible achievement and Julie Dworkin, Director of Policy at Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, is understandably... The post Celebrating Julie Dworkin, A Champion for Homelessness Advocacy appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Nia remembers her roots as she spreads her wings

Nia Hill wants you to know that the West Side of Chicago has great people who do great things. Born and raised in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood, she also understands... The post Nia remembers her roots as she spreads her wings appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

CCH boosts college scholarship amount, awards to six new students

Six first-year college students won scholarships awarded by the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) in June. They hail from Chicago, Evanston, and West Chicago and will attend universities in... The post CCH boosts college scholarship amount, awards to six new students appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Hidden Homelessness in the United States

Why Congress must change the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s definition of homelessness to align with other federal agencies An FAQ created by Chicago Coalition for the Homeless,... The post Hidden Homelessness in the United States appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Changing the world is a family affair

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Mayra knows a little help can go a long way

Mayra Fajardo recently graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). She earned a double major in psychology and criminology/law, with a double minor in history and Spanish. Having... The post Mayra knows a little help can go a long way appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Shamaje pays it forward

At the start of the pandemic, Shamaje Singleton, then 18, was unable to afford housing on his own. He bounced around Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, living doubled-up with various family members... The post Shamaje pays it forward appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

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