TANF Archives - 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.

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.

Lame-duck wrap up

Vanessa Alvarez

By Niya K. Kelly, Director of State Legislative Policy, Equity and Transformation The General Assembly wrapped up its lame-duck session by passing legislation that will help remove barriers for people... The post Lame-duck wrap up appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Cash Assistance is Key to Ending Poverty for Families in Need

Vanessa Alvarez

The post Cash Assistance is Key to Ending Poverty for Families in Need 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.

WGEM: Illinois lawmakers could boost TANF benefits this year

Vanessa Alvarez

By Mike Miletich March 17, 2022 SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) – Low-income families in Illinois who receive TANF benefits could get an extra boost thanks to a proposal in Springfield. Rep. Marcus Evans (D-Chicago)... The post WGEM: Illinois lawmakers could boost TANF benefits this year appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

CCH advocacy leads to passage of state bills to remove barriers

Vanessa Alvarez

By Niya Kelly, State Legislative Director During this successful legislative session CCH’s policy and organizing departments, along with our leaders, worked on various initiatives to remove barriers for people experiencing... The post CCH advocacy leads to passage of state bills to remove barriers appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

NPR Illinois: State boosts monthly aid to needy families

EDITOR’S NOTE: An increase in TANF assistance for impoverished Illinois families was secured through advocacy by CCH, The Shriver Center, and Heartland Alliance. By Maureen Foertsch McKinney Illinois recipients of Temporary... The post NPR Illinois: State boosts monthly aid to needy families 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.

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