News NPR, Illinois Issues: No money for shoes Kellia Phillips is pictured with four of her children: Journee, 7 months, Jaleece, 15, Janae,…Vanessa AlvarezAugust 31, 2017
Blog Farewell to Policy Specialist Jonathan Holmes Jonathan Holmes in Springfield It is bittersweet for me to announce that I will be…Vanessa AlvarezAugust 24, 2017
Blog Assessments begin for Chicago’s FIT housing program Assessments are underway for a new housing program that will assist homeless families with children enrolled at six…Vanessa AlvarezAugust 18, 2017
News Chicago Sun-Times, Mark Brown: Homeless coalition threatens suit over Lake Shore Drive project Carol Aldape, 68, is one of the homeless people who would be displaced by a…Vanessa AlvarezAugust 9, 2017
Blog Rene Heybach: Celebrating 20 years of accomplishments, reflecting on the reality of today By Rene Heybach Laurene (Rene) Heybach, the Law Project's founding director (left), accepts the John…Vanessa AlvarezAugust 3, 2017
Blog Bridgeview Bank offers third Hearts for the Homeless program Executive Director Doug Schenkelberg and Assistant Director of Development Claire Sloss (middle) accepting a $15,000 check…Vanessa AlvarezJune 29, 2017
News Social Justice News Nexus (SJNN): In a home but still experiencing homelessness Study shows more than 80 percent of homeless Chicagoans are living ‘doubled-up’ By Alexandria Johnson…Vanessa AlvarezJune 29, 2017
News WCIA 3 News: Bill helps homeless teens seeking shelter Bill helps homeless teens seeking shelter Being underage can be a major obstacle when homeless…Vanessa AlvarezMay 9, 2017
News The Columbia Chronicle: Homeless lose refuge at Tent City Mark Saulys, a resident of Tent City and organizer at One Northside, will benefit from…Vanessa AlvarezMarch 27, 2017
Blog How to Help Those Experiencing Homelessness in the Cold If you are asked for help by someone on the street, you should not hesitate…Vanessa AlvarezDecember 19, 2016