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2024 Illinois Legislative Session Wrap Up

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Chicago Defender: Legacy of Inequitable Housing Access–How a Black Family’s Story Echoes Today’s Fight

Vanessa Alvarez

By Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing Editor Thanks to the efforts of Carl Hansberry and later the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., James Bevel, and Al Raby-led Chicago Freedom Movement,... The post Chicago Defender: Legacy of Inequitable Housing Access–How a Black Family’s Story Echoes Today’s Fight appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

CCH’s Post-Election Statement as a Member of Bring Chicago Home

Vanessa Alvarez

Sharing and building power is how we address homelessness in Chicago. In 2017, a group of CCH’s grassroots leaders with lived experience of homelessness first developed the idea of what... The post CCH’s Post-Election Statement as a Member of Bring Chicago Home appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Want to help win Bring Chicago Home on March 19? Here’s how to vote if you are experiencing homelessness

Vanessa Alvarez

The Importance of Voting This upcoming election holds a special significance for Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. In addition to voting on key races at local and national levels, at... The post Want to help win Bring Chicago Home on March 19? Here’s how to vote if you are experiencing homelessness appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

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.

Chicago City Council approves 2024 budget with marginal increases to tackle homelessness crisis

Vanessa Alvarez

By Sam Paler-Ponce November 20, 2023 Chicago’s City Council greenlit the 2024 budget, allocating additional resources to respond to the city’s growing homelessness crisis. While the approved budget reveals targeted... The post Chicago City Council approves 2024 budget with marginal increases to tackle homelessness crisis 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.

2022 Year in Review Report

Vanessa Alvarez

CCH is grateful for the strong coalition of people with lived experience, community members, direct-service and advocacy organizations, institutional partners, donors, and volunteers who are working every day to prevent... The post 2022 Year in Review Report appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

2023 CCH advocacy sees wins for students experiencing homelessness and returning citizens

Vanessa Alvarez

This year Chicago Coalition for the Homeless worked on several initiatives to best support people experiencing homelessness. The post 2023 CCH advocacy sees wins for students experiencing homelessness and returning citizens appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

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