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CCH Advocacy Brings Positive Changes for Homeless Students and Domestic Violence Survivors

By Niya Kelly, Director of State Legislative Policy, Equity, and Transformation This year, staff, grassroots leaders,…
June 6, 2025 Read More

Tell Congress: Vote NO on Cuts to Medicaid

Leaders in Congress are attempting to make significant cuts to Medicaid and other vital services through…
May 29, 2025 Read More

Press Release: New State Law to Increase Transparency in Funding for Homeless Students

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A new state law will shine a light on how school districts…
May 27, 2025 Read More
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$97K raised to support legal assistance for people experiencing homelessness

By Michael Nameche, Director of Development With much of Chicago focused on Beyonce’s concert at…
May 21, 2025 Read More

Press Release: State Legislators Urge Congress to Protect Medicaid

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE More than 50 legislators signed on to a letter asking the Illinois…
May 20, 2025 Read More
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Chicago Tribune: Early months of combined migrant, homeless shelters in Chicago see success, structural challenges

By Caroline Kubzansky and Nell Salzman Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune When a converted Kenwood hotel opened its doors…
May 2, 2025 Read More

Our Impact in 2024

4
People Impacted by Homelessness Met via Outreach
309
Legal Clients Served by the Law Project
2,692
Community Members Reached by our Speakers Bureau
2,220
Service Providers and Educators Trained

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76,375
People Experiencing Homelessness in Chicago

Source: 2024 Estimate of People Experiencing Homelessness in Chicago, IL

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