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CCH’s Response to Governor Pritzker’s FY25 Budget Address

Vanessa Alvarez

Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) is mindful of the state’s budget constraints and Governor Pritzker’s focus on putting the state in good economic standing. With the cost of housing... The post CCH’s Response to Governor Pritzker’s FY25 Budget Address 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.

Learn about our recent victories in our 2021 Annual Report

We are 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 single day... The post Learn about our recent victories in our 2021 Annual Report appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

CCH statement on Gov. Pritzker’s State of the State speech

Vanessa Alvarez

The Governor’s proposal for the Fiscal Year 2023 budget strives to “protect the most vulnerable” and, on many fronts, the Governor’s budget does just that. The post CCH statement on Gov. Pritzker’s State of the State speech appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Illinois enacts state budget funding homeless programs

Illinois General Assembly has concluded its 2018 legislative session. In its budget advocacy, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless organizers brought 220 leaders and students to Springfield for 10 lobby days.... The post Illinois enacts state budget funding homeless programs appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

CCH statement: Gov. Rauner’s new budget plan fails on multiple levels

Governor Rauner’s proposed budget fails on multiple levels. Proposing $400 million in reduction to human services including reductions to supportive housing, mental health and substance use treatment, only serves to... The post CCH statement: Gov. Rauner’s new budget plan fails on multiple levels appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

At last! After two years Illinois legislators pass a state budget, overriding the governor’s veto

By Niya Kelly, Policy Specialist After two fiscal years without a budget, the Illinois House and Senate came together in bipartisan fashion to enact a budget and revenue package, with... The post At last! After two years Illinois legislators pass a state budget, overriding the governor’s veto appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Homeless leaders go to Gov. Rauner’s Winnetka mansion, demand budget now

Advisory to our Monday, May 15 action – covered by WGN-TV and ABC7 Who: 85 homeless youth & shelter residents What: Meet at Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Winnetka house to demand... The post Homeless leaders go to Gov. Rauner’s Winnetka mansion, demand budget now appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

CCH statement on Governor Rauner’s 2017 state budget address

Illinois needs a budget that reflects who we are – a state that wants to give everyone the opportunity to contribute to the greater good. Today Governor Bruce Rauner introduced... The post CCH statement on Governor Rauner’s 2017 state budget address appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

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