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CCH celebrates six new college scholarship winners and three recent graduates

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New Name, New Look, Same Goal to End Homelessness

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Voices of Power and Dignity are Heard: Horizons 2024 Creative Writing Showcase

The American Writers Museum hosted CCH’s annual Horizons creative writing showcase on Tuesday, June 25. The event brought together family, community members, and CCH staff to listen and experience art.... The post Voices of Power and Dignity are Heard: Horizons 2024 Creative Writing Showcase appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Media Advisory: Panhandling ordinances in 15 Illinois municipalities challenged as unconstitutional

From Chicago to Carbondale, 15 municipalities across Illinois have panhandling ordinances that are unconstitutional and must be repealed, according to three prominent advocacy organizations. As part of a national effort,... The post Media Advisory: Panhandling ordinances in 15 Illinois municipalities challenged as unconstitutional appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Judges can no longer consider unpaid fines when reviewing record-sealing petitions

Judges cannot consider a person’s fines, fees or outstanding financial obligations when reviewing a petition to seal a criminal record, under a new state law signed August 10 by the... The post Judges can no longer consider unpaid fines when reviewing record-sealing petitions appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Charity Navigator gives CCH top marks

In earning a renewed 4-star rating, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless was given its first perfect scores from Charity Navigator. CCH earned 100% scores from the charity watchdog, both for... The post Charity Navigator gives CCH top marks appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Facts Behind the Faces: 2018 update now available

Chicago Coalition for the Homeless has released its 2018 Facts Behind the Faces. The downloadable 4-page fact sheet paints a picture of homelessness at the national, state, and city level.... The post Facts Behind the Faces: 2018 update now available 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.

Patricia Nix-Hodes honored with the Thomas H. Morsch Public Service Award

The Chicago Bar Foundation honored Patricia with the 2018 Thomas H. Morsch Public Service Award at its July 12 Pro Bono & Public Service Awards luncheon. We are grateful to... The post Patricia Nix-Hodes honored with the Thomas H. Morsch Public Service Award appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

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