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
BlogStories Keith Freeman on overcoming the frustration of feeling voiceless Keith Freeman often tells the homeless people he meets, “It’s not where you’re from but…chicoalitionJuly 25, 2018
Blog Media Advisory: Illinois families in deep poverty will be better able to meet basic needs through the COIN Act First increase to TANF grant in a decade Illinois families living in deep poverty will…Vanessa AlvarezJune 26, 2018
News Univision Chicago: Un estudio estima que 10,000 familias viven en condición de calle en Chicago La investigación, realizada por UChicago Urban Labs y Corporation for Supportive Housing, combina por primera…chicoalitionJune 15, 2018
Blog Family homelessness in Chicago: 10,000 families, almost 80% doubled-up The University of Chicago Urban Labs and CSH (Corporation for Supportive Housing) released a study…chicoalitionJune 15, 2018
News Chicago Sun-Times, Mark Brown: Study finds 10,000 families experienced homelessness last year By Mark Brown, columnist An estimated 10,000 families experienced homelessness in Chicago at some point…chicoalitionJune 15, 2018
Blog Chase Day of Service outreach helps 63 parents Chase Day of Service outreach team at Howe Elementary (Photo by Claire Sloss) Working with…chicoalitionApril 18, 2018
BlogFeaturedStories The Ward family is getting a home of their own! A new city housing program is helping 100 homeless families, including the Wards, secure homes of…Vanessa AlvarezDecember 18, 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 Center for Community Change: Housing Trust Fund, home-sharing surcharge to house Chicago families experiencing homelessness LaTanya Gray, Senior Director of Early Childhood for the Primo Center for Women and Children,…chicoalitionAugust 8, 2017