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Back to School 2024-25

The start of the 2024-25 school year is quickly approaching! The first day for Chicago Public School students is Monday, August 26, 2024. Some CPS charter schools may have different... The post Back to School 2024-25 appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

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.

Year-end data on homeless enrollment in Chicago and Illinois schools: 4% increase statewide

Year-end data on homeless enrollment in the Chicago Public Schools and public schools statewide have been released. This includes 56,881 homeless students identified in Illinois public schools in 2017-18, a... The post Year-end data on homeless enrollment in Chicago and Illinois schools: 4% increase statewide appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Governor signs College Hunger Bill, assuring low-income community college students can access food security via SNAP

An estimated 40,000 low-income community college students in Illinois are now assured access to food security through SNAP, thanks to Senate Bill 351, which was signed into law July 20... The post Governor signs College Hunger Bill, assuring low-income community college students can access food security via SNAP appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

2018 college scholarships awarded Thursday

Chicago Coalition for the Homeless and its Law Project awarded renewable $2,500 college scholarships to five students from Chicago and Aurora who succeeded in high school while coping with homelessness.... The post 2018 college scholarships awarded Thursday appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Chase Day of Service outreach helps 63 parents

Working with 15 attorneys and volunteers from JPMorgan Chase Bank, staff of the CCH Law Project ran targeted outreach April 18 at two elementary schools and a family shelter on... The post Chase Day of Service outreach helps 63 parents appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

WTTW: Englewood school closures could harm homeless CPS students, advocates say

Matt Masterson Some 54,669 students were identified as homeless last year by the Illinois State Board of Education. More than a quarter of those, or about 15,000 students, are currently enrolled... The post WTTW: Englewood school closures could harm homeless CPS students, advocates say appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Public News Service: 40,000 Illinois students eligible for SNAP

By Veronica Carter SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Thousands of college students in Illinois became eligible to receive SNAP benefits at the first of the year, but many don’t realize it. So... The post Public News Service: 40,000 Illinois students eligible for SNAP appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

CCH opposes Englewood high school closures, citing impact on homeless, low-income and black students

Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) opposes the proposed closure of all four neighborhood high schools in Englewood due to the disproportionate impact this would have on homeless, low-income and... The post CCH opposes Englewood high school closures, citing impact on homeless, low-income and black students appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Niani fought for the education she deserves

Niani Scott anticipates heading back to school each fall. Admitted to a dual degree program, she now studies journalism and political science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her... The post Niani fought for the education she deserves appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

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