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CCH celebrates six new college scholarship winners and three recent graduates

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2024 Illinois Legislative Session Wrap Up

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The Return of the Justice Circle

Vanessa Alvarez

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Chalkbeat: Many of Chicago’s migrant students may be entitled to bus service. But are schools telling them?

Vanessa Alvarez

By Reema Amin, Chalkbeat The 60-day shelter rule is “going to require families to move more often, and it makes it more challenging to get to the school of origin... The post Chalkbeat: Many of Chicago’s migrant students may be entitled to bus service. But are schools telling them? 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.

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.

Chicago Sun-Times: Sleepless night under Chicago stars affords time to contemplate youth homelessness

Vanessa Alvarez

By Mark Brown Snow flurries were falling Thursday evening in East Garfield Park when we arrived at Covenant House, a shelter and resource center for young people experiencing homelessness. It... The post Chicago Sun-Times: Sleepless night under Chicago stars affords time to contemplate youth homelessness appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Skender Foundation raises $43,000 for Youth Futures at Harvesting Hope fundraiser

Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) is grateful to have been chosen as the beneficiary for Skender Foundation’s 8th annual Harvesting Hope fundraiser. More than 300 people attended the October... The post Skender Foundation raises $43,000 for Youth Futures at Harvesting Hope fundraiser appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

StreetLight Chicago is a Chicago Innovation Award winner

We are honored that StreetLight Chicago was among 25 finalists announced Monday night at the annual Chicago Innovation Awards, the 2019 co-winner of its Collaboration Award. A free mobile app... The post StreetLight Chicago is a Chicago Innovation Award winner appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

StreetLight Chicago: Book-a-Bed adds access to more youth shelter beds

More beds have been added to Book-a-Bed! The shelter-access feature is offered on StreetLight Chicago, a free mobile app of resources for homeless youth. Youth can reserve one of 18... The post StreetLight Chicago: Book-a-Bed adds access to more youth shelter beds appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

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