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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

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
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Our Impact Last Year: Highlights from 2024

We are excited to share our 2024 Year in Review, highlighting the impact we’ve made…
April 25, 2025 Read More
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Chicago Tribune: People with disabilities struggle to find space in Chicago’s homeless shelters: ‘Let’s hope for better things to come’

A note from CCH: The CCH Law Project is proud to partner with Access Living…
April 14, 2025 Read More

CCH Staff and Leaders Speak on the Criminalization of Homelessness at Loyola Law School Symposium

Sam Paler-Ponce, Associate Director of City Policy Across the United States, laws and policies continue to…
April 10, 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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