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2024 Illinois Legislative Session Wrap Up

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Back to school without a place to call home

Vanessa Alvarez

Last week marked the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year for Chicago Public Schools (CPS). Suburban school districts also started school in recent weeks. After the difficulties and barriers families and... The post Back to school without a place to call home 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.

City, CPS announce $500 grants for students experiencing housing instability

Vanessa Alvarez

A new program will provide eligible CPS students with funding to assist with educational, living, and other expenses. By Alyssa Phillips, Education Attorney This week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Interim Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Dr. José M.... The post City, CPS announce $500 grants for students experiencing housing instability appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

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