community Archives - Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness

Election Day 2024 is November 5: Here’s how to vote if you are experiencing homelessness

The post Election Day 2024 is November 5: Here’s how to vote if you are experiencing homelessness appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Voices of Power and Dignity are Heard: Horizons 2024 Creative Writing Showcase

The American Writers Museum hosted CCH’s annual Horizons creative writing showcase on Tuesday, June 25. The event brought together family, community members, and CCH staff to listen and experience art.... The post Voices of Power and Dignity are Heard: Horizons 2024 Creative Writing Showcase 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.

Showcasing Horizons Poets: Commitment, Community, Dignity and Power

Vanessa Alvarez

Horizons Creative Writing CCH’s creative writing program Horizons offers creative writing workshops to parents experiencing homelessness who live at family shelters, as well as residents of adult shelters located in... The post Showcasing Horizons Poets: Commitment, Community, Dignity and Power appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

2024 Chicago Cold Weather Updates

Vanessa Alvarez

Information updated as of 1/8/24 Renters/Homeowners Renters’ Rights Evictions: The Cook County sheriff is not allowed to carry out an eviction on any day when extreme cold weather conditions could... The post 2024 Chicago Cold Weather Updates appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

We are stronger together: CCH raises over $127K on Giving Tuesday thanks to 537 individual donors and our generous matching gift partners

Vanessa Alvarez

The staff and volunteers of CCH are overwhelmed with gratitude for the enthusiastic support offered this past Giving Tuesday. Over 500 generous people contributed to CCH during this annual celebration... The post We are stronger together: CCH raises over $127K on Giving Tuesday thanks to 537 individual donors and our generous matching gift partners appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

The return of Sips on a Ship – an enjoyable success!

Vanessa Alvarez

On the evening of Sunday, August 13, the Associate Board welcomed CCH supporters to board the Chicago’s Leading Lady for a cruise down the Chicago River. It was a welcome... The post The return of Sips on a Ship – an enjoyable success! appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Get Ready to Renew Your Medicaid Coverage

Vanessa Alvarez

Medicaid customers have not had to renew their Medicaid coverage since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Medicaid pays for healthcare, like doctor visits, prescription medicine, and urgent emergency services. Now Illinois... The post Get Ready to Renew Your Medicaid Coverage appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Preschool Enrollment Support

Vanessa Alvarez

Did you know? If you or your child is living in a shelter or another temporary living situation, your child can receive priority placement in Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) preschool... The post Preschool Enrollment Support appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Community Care During Crisis: CCH Mutual Aid Fund Impact Report

Vanessa Alvarez

The post Community Care During Crisis: CCH Mutual Aid Fund Impact Report appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Build a Mobile Website

View Site in Mobile | Classic

Share by: