Blog Advocates call for emergency actions to stem surge of coronavirus infections at Chicago homeless shelters For Immediate Release Amid reports that coronavirus outbreaks have hit Chicago’s homeless shelters, advocates Monday…chicoalitionApril 20, 2020
News Chicago Sun-Times, Mark Brown: COVID-19 outbreaks in homeless shelters threaten to outpace city response, doctor warns Shelters are feeling pressure as they attempt to care for homeless guests who have tested…chicoalitionApril 19, 2020
News Chicago Sun-Times: Inside the life of a homeless Chicago student in the age of the coronavirus – fear of failing, or not surviving She’s 11 years old and one of 17,000 homeless Chicago Public Schools students. She’s pre-diabetic,…chicoalitionApril 12, 2020
Blog CARES Act offers up to $300 deduction for charitable giving The federal stimulus CARES Act gave taxpayers an incentive to help those in need during…chicoalitionApril 10, 2020
Blog 2020 College Scholarship application deadline extended to April 27 The application deadline has been extended for those applying to receive a $2,500 renewable college…chicoalitionApril 8, 2020
Blog COVID–19 Resources for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness Many community organizations have developed resource guides to help coordinate services for those most impacted…chicoalitionApril 6, 2020
Blog As city of Chicago ramps up its response to COVID-19, homeless advocates stress the need to expand on solutions Today, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced her plan to ensure that all Chicago residents are cared…chicoalitionMarch 23, 2020
Blog Tell Congress to provide for the housing and health needs of people experiencing homelessness People experiencing homelessness and facing housing instability are already suffering from the coronavirus pandemic. Many…chicoalitionMarch 23, 2020
News Chicago Sun-Times, Mark Brown: Chicago looks at housing the homeless in hotels during the coronavirus crisis One homeless man — a former college academic adviser — says the homeless community’s health…chicoalitionMarch 20, 2020
Blog COVID-19 Response Fund Many have reached out to learn what they can do to help people experiencing homelessness during…chicoalitionMarch 17, 2020