BlogStories In memory of Jill Meinzer, CCH increases awards in college scholarship program that’s grown through long-time donor support A generous donation given in memory of the late Jill L. Meinzer has allowed the Chicago…chicoalitionJune 29, 2020
Blog CPS Focus Group parents and grandparents write public officials with concerns about summer school, resuming fall classes The following letter was delivered this week to Dr. Janice Jackson, CEO, and other leadership…chicoalitionJune 18, 2020
Blog Take Action: Contact the city of Chicago Office of Budget and Management The city of Chicago is receiving millions of dollars in new federal funds from the…chicoalitionJune 11, 2020
Blog Public health experts call on city to expand housing for homeless people jeopardized by COVID-19; say current proposal leaves gap in need Group At Center of Efforts to Protect the Homeless From Disease Favors Robust Expenditure on…chicoalitionJune 11, 2020
Blog Families, rights groups demand the U.N. investigate U.S. police killings and protest suppression Chicago Coalition for the Homeless is among over 650 advocacy organizations from over 60 countries…chicoalitionJune 8, 2020
Blog RROCI reentry leaders: Publicizing names of people released due to the pandemic exemplifies a system that demonizes those with records We could not leave unanswered letters published recently in regional newspapers by State Rep. John…chicoalitionJune 5, 2020
Blog Statement: We stand with those protesting white supremacy and systemic racism What Chicago is experiencing in this moment is the result of white supremacy and systemic…chicoalitionJune 1, 2020
Blog Homeless student advocate positions now open at 14 Chicago public schools New positions won in the historic 2019 CTU strike will be full-time and dedicated solely…chicoalitionJune 1, 2020
Blog Non-profit Unite to Light donates 25 solar chargers to Chicagoans living in street encampments Shared from the Unite to Light blog “How do we shelter in place when we…chicoalitionMay 29, 2020
Blog Enrollment open for CPS preschool – children from homeless families promised priority placement Chicago families with preschool-age children can now enroll in preschool for the 2020-21 school year.…chicoalitionMay 27, 2020