Blog CCH’s Response to Governor Pritzker’s FY25 Budget Address Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) is mindful of the state’s budget constraints and Governor…Vanessa AlvarezFebruary 21, 2024
News WTTW: With Ballot Decision Looming, Chicago Homeless Advocates Push for Support and Funding By Andrea Guthmann, February 19, 2024 The Chicago Coalition for the Homeless estimates more than…Vanessa AlvarezFebruary 19, 2024
News WTTW: Firsthand, Brian FIRSTHAND is a local public television program presented by WTTW. Aired 02/19/24. Brian walked into St.…Vanessa AlvarezFebruary 19, 2024
News WGN: More on the Bring Chicago Home referendum On March 15, Chicago voters will have their say on a referendum that would raise…Vanessa AlvarezFebruary 13, 2024
News Sun-Times: Get facts straight on Bring Chicago Home real estate transfer tax referendum By Joshua Wilmoth, Feb 7, 2024 As a resident of Chicago, and as the president…Vanessa AlvarezFebruary 7, 2024
News WTTW: Volunteers, Faith Leaders Working to Help Unhoused Chicagoans Amid Freezing Temperatures By Emily Soto (WTTW), January 17, 2024 Most of us can avoid Chicago’s frigid temperatures…Vanessa AlvarezJanuary 17, 2024
News Chalkbeat: Many of Chicago’s migrant students may be entitled to bus service. But are schools telling them? By Reema Amin, Chalkbeat The 60-day shelter rule is “going to require families to move…Vanessa AlvarezJanuary 17, 2024
News Sun-Times: Blankets, gloves, a tent and some propane protect some homeless Chicagoans during ‘brutal’ cold snap By David Struett, Chicago Sun-Times The Chicago Coalition for the Homeless doesn’t perform street outreach, and…Vanessa AlvarezJanuary 16, 2024
News Block Club: Bring Chicago Home Advocates Say ‘Frivolous’ Lawsuit Won’t Block Ballot Question By Alex V. Hernandez, Block Club Chicago A lawsuit trying to block the city from…Vanessa AlvarezJanuary 12, 2024
News DFSS Announcement: Winter Beds Availability DFSS officially launched the Salvation Army's winter beds at the Freedom Center. This is an overnight…Vanessa AlvarezJanuary 10, 2024