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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.

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.

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.

SNAP Emergency Allotments Ending

Vanessa Alvarez

En Español The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will return to pre-pandemic levels beginning in March 2023. Illinois will sustain... The post SNAP Emergency Allotments Ending appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Lame-duck wrap up

Vanessa Alvarez

By Niya K. Kelly, Director of State Legislative Policy, Equity and Transformation The General Assembly wrapped up its lame-duck session by passing legislation that will help remove barriers for people... The post Lame-duck wrap up appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Cash Assistance is Key to Ending Poverty for Families in Need

Vanessa Alvarez

The post Cash Assistance is Key to Ending Poverty for Families in Need appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

CCH advocacy leads to passage of three bills, increased funding for housing programs

By Niya K. Kelly, Director of State Legislative Policy, Equity and Transformation During this successful legislative session, CCH policy and organizing staff, alongside our grassroots leaders, worked on various initiatives... The post CCH advocacy leads to passage of three bills, increased funding for housing programs appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Springfield advocacy: CCH’s 2022 state legislative agenda

By Niya K. Kelly, Director of State Legislative Policy, Equity and Transformation This year the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) is advocating for several statewide measures that would remove barriers for... The post Springfield advocacy: CCH’s 2022 state legislative agenda appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

WGEM: Illinois lawmakers could boost TANF benefits this year

Vanessa Alvarez

By Mike Miletich March 17, 2022 SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) – Low-income families in Illinois who receive TANF benefits could get an extra boost thanks to a proposal in Springfield. Rep. Marcus Evans (D-Chicago)... The post WGEM: Illinois lawmakers could boost TANF benefits this year appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Recent changes to federal programs that assist families

Vanessa Alvarez

By Niya K. Kelly, Director of State Legislative Policy, Equity and Transformation As we all continue to navigate the pandemic and its ramifications, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless would like to provide some information... The post Recent changes to federal programs that assist families appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

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