News WBEZ: Chicago on guard for sweeps of homeless encampments The White House says it has cleared dozens of homeless encampments in D.C. Housing advocates…SamanthaAugust 29, 2025
News WCBU: Illinois legislature passes bill to shed more light on how schools support homeless students By Peter Medlin Excerpt from the article: TheĀ McKinney-Vento ActĀ is the primary funding source for homeless…SamanthaAugust 20, 2025
News WTTW Chicago Tonight: Trump Signs Order Cracking Down on Homelessness āHomelessness is a housing problem, and between stagnant wages and unaffordable housing, many people are…SamanthaJuly 29, 2025
News Chicago Tribune: Mayor Brandon Johnson announces $40 million to upgrade Chicagoās homeless shelters ByĀ Rebecca Johnson Audrey Richardson | Chicago Tribune Beneath the shadow of the bustling overpass on…SamanthaJuly 23, 2025
News The Chicago Reporter: Home Under the Overpass: What the Chocolate Factory Tells Us About Displacement By Ā Jasmine Kim, in partnership with Northwestern's Medill School of JournalismBeneath the shadow of the…SamanthaJuly 10, 2025
News WTTW: āThe Lines Are Already Longā: How Cuts to SNAP, Medicaid Could Impact Illinois By Shelby Hawkins āPeople have this misconception that people who are on public benefits donāt…SamanthaJuly 2, 2025
BlogFeaturedUpdates CCH Advocacy Brings Positive Changes for Homeless Students and Domestic Violence Survivors By Niya Kelly, Director of State Legislative Policy, Equity, and TransformationĀ This year, staff, grassroots leaders,…SamanthaJune 6, 2025
BlogFeaturedUpdates Tell Congress: Vote NO on Cuts to Medicaid Leaders in Congress are attempting to make significantĀ cuts to Medicaid and other vital services through…SamanthaMay 29, 2025
BlogEventsFeaturedUpdates $97K raised to support legal assistance for people experiencing homelessness By Michael Nameche, Director of Development With much of Chicago focused on Beyonceās concert at…SamanthaMay 21, 2025
News Chicago Tribune: Early months of combined migrant, homeless shelters in Chicago see success, structural challenges ByĀ Caroline Kubzansky andĀ Nell Salzman Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune When a converted Kenwood hotel opened its doors…SamanthaMay 2, 2025