Blog 2024 Illinois Legislative Session Wrap Up This spring Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) advocated for several statewide measures in Springfield that…Amy KantMay 31, 2024
BlogEvents CCH honors community members who made our 2023 victories possible More than 100 community leaders, elected officials, and coalition members gathered at Grace Episcopal Church…ErinSindewaldJanuary 30, 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
BlogUpdates CCH boosts college scholarship amount, awards to six new students Six first-year college students won scholarships awarded by the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH)…ErinSindewaldJuly 25, 2023
Blog 2023 CCH advocacy sees wins for students experiencing homelessness and returning citizens This year Chicago Coalition for the Homeless worked on several initiatives to best support people…Vanessa AlvarezMay 30, 2023
Blog Preschool Enrollment Support Did you know? If you or your child is living in a shelter or another…Vanessa AlvarezApril 12, 2023
Blog Back to school without a place to call home Last week marked the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year for Chicago Public Schools (CPS). Suburban…Vanessa AlvarezAugust 31, 2022
Blog CCH advocacy leads to passage of three bills, increased funding for housing programs By Niya K. Kelly, Director of State Legislative Policy, Equity and Transformation During this successful…ErinSindewaldApril 13, 2022
Blog Springfield advocacy: CCH’s 2022 state legislative agenda By Niya K. Kelly, Director of State Legislative Policy, Equity and Transformation This year the Chicago…ErinSindewaldMarch 21, 2022
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