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Back to School: What Students and Families Need to Know for the First Day of School
The first day of school is right around the corner! On Monday, August 24, Chicago…
August 17, 2026
Read MoreCCH poets share their truth at annual Horizons Showcase
CCHās Horizons creative writing program hosted their annual showcase on June 24 at the American…
August 3, 2026
Read MoreSix new high school graduates awarded CCH college scholarships
Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (CCH) is excited to introduce this yearās cohort of college…
July 29, 2026
Read MoreCCH celebrates another successful Hope for Homes Day
By Michael Nameche, Director of Development, & Alina Andino, Community Engagement ManagerIn the third annual…
July 29, 2026
Read MoreHUDās Funding Changes Put 5,105 Illinoisans At Risk of Homelessness
Changes to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)ās funding priorities could putĀ thousandsĀ ofĀ formerly…
June 25, 2026
Read MoreRemembering Scholar and Advocate Prince Washington
With heavy heartsĀ we areĀ mourning the loss of CCH scholarshipĀ alumĀ Prince Washington.Ā We first met Prince in 2017Ā as…
June 22, 2026
Read MoreCCH advocacy restores additional funding for housing and homelessness services and secures new funding for students experiencing homelessness
By Niya Kelly, Director of State Legislative Policy, Equity, and TransformationĀ Each year, staff, grassroots leaders,…
June 3, 2026
Read MoreChanges to the SNAP (Food Stamps) Program result in thousands losing benefits
Originally published January 30, 2026 and updated May 8, 2026 DidĀ you lose your SNAP benefits…
May 8, 2026
Read MorePreschool Access for Families Living in Temporary Housing in Chicago
Finding stable housing is hard enough. Trying to enroll your child in preschool while navigating…
May 7, 2026
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