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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.

SB1367 Public Housing Access Bill

Vanessa Alvarez

The Public Housing Access Bill (PHAB) created standards for Illinois Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) to use in the criminal background screening process, improving equity and access to affordable housing for... The post SB1367 Public Housing Access Bill appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

HB2481 / SB2241: Commit to Funding and Ending Homelessness in Illinois

Vanessa Alvarez

The recently completed state plan required by Governor Pritzker’s executive order, Home Illinois, creates a framework for achieving functional zero homelessness. The shortage of affordable housing compounded by losing employment,... The post HB2481 / SB2241: Commit to Funding and Ending Homelessness in Illinois appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

HB2302 / SB1580: Creating Opportunities For Illinoisans in Need II (COIN II Act)

Vanessa Alvarez

In 1996, Congress changed public benefits providing states with block grants to assist people living in extreme poverty. States are permitted to use the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant... The post HB2302 / SB1580: Creating Opportunities For Illinoisans in Need II (COIN II Act) appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

HB 3116: Learning to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness

Vanessa Alvarez

For students experiencing housing insecurity, school is often the only place where things are stable and provide some form of normalcy. Maintaining their presence and consistent attendance is critical for... The post HB 3116: Learning to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Vanessa Alvarez

By Doug Schenkelberg, Executive Director, February 15th 2023 Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) appreciates Governor Pritzker’s focus on addressing homelessness, housing, and poverty in his budget address and proposed... The post Budget Address appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

CCH community leaders head to Springfield – our 2018 agenda explained

More than 150 homeless leaders from shelters and schools in Chicago and Skokie joined the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) for a day of advocacy in Springfield on April... The post CCH community leaders head to Springfield – our 2018 agenda explained appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

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

Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) applauds Governor Rauner’s new found optimism about Illinois’ future, but we heard no acknowledgement of his failure to adequately support people who have been... The post CCH statement on Gov. Rauner’s State of the State speech appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Legislation to expand record-sealing is signed into law

Key legislation to expand record-sealing in Illinois has been signed into law after advocacy by the CCH Reentry Project and RROCI coalition partners. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 2373 at... The post Legislation to expand record-sealing is signed into law appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Rockford Register Star: Letter to the editor – Rep. Kinzinger should vote no on current health care reform bill

Last week, a group of professionals representing the Illinois Public Health Association, Northern Illinois Public Health Consortium, EverThrive, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless and the Protect Our Care Illinois Coalition... The post Rockford Register Star: Letter to the editor – Rep. Kinzinger should vote no on current health care reform bill appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

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