Blog Recent changes to federal programs that assist families By Niya K. Kelly, Director of State Legislative Policy, Equity and Transformation As we all continue…Vanessa AlvarezSeptember 25, 2021
Blog CCH Statement: Mayor’s budget adds significant new resources for combatting homelessness, but dedicated revenue still needed Mayor Lightfoot's 2022 budget proposal unveiled on September 20 provides significant new resources to address homelessness. The new funding…Vanessa AlvarezSeptember 23, 2021
Blog City, CPS announce $500 grants for students experiencing housing instability A new program will provide eligible CPS students with funding to assist with educational, living, and other…Vanessa AlvarezSeptember 10, 2021
Blog Decade-long partnership with Riot Fest raises more than $260,000 Former Board Member Dem Hopkins and Director of Development Michael NamecheAssociate Board Vice President Sophie…Vanessa AlvarezSeptember 9, 2021
Blog Class action settlement obtained for evicted tenants CCH and NCLC obtained a class action settlement for former Chicago tenants in a lawsuit…Vanessa AlvarezAugust 31, 2021
Blog Connecting with homeless students is critical as students return to school By Patricia Nix-Hodes, Director of the Law Project This week marks the start of the…Vanessa AlvarezAugust 31, 2021
Blog As CPS identification of homeless students drops, CCH offers recommendations By Alyssa Phillips, Education Attorney The number of students identified as homeless in Chicago Public Schools (CPS)…Vanessa AlvarezAugust 19, 2021
Blog New analysis shows decrease in Chicago homelessness; evidence points to people in poverty leaving the city A new report from Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) shows a decrease in homelessness prior to the COVID–19…Vanessa AlvarezAugust 3, 2021
Blog CCH awards college scholarships to seven new high school graduates Updated July 27 - Seven high school graduates who will receive a CCH college scholarship were celebrated at an outdoor…Vanessa AlvarezJuly 27, 2021
Blog Bring Chicago Home: Advocates reintroduce resolution at City Hall to combat homelessness CCH Grassroots Leader Maxica WilliamsRev. Dr. Jacqueline Triche AtkinsAlderwoman Maria Hadden (49th Ward) Outside City Hall on Wednesday,…Vanessa AlvarezJuly 22, 2021