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 advocacy leads to two new bills removing barriers and $1 billion in housing funding Advocacy and organizing in Springfield this legislative session resulted in the passage of HB88 and…Vanessa AlvarezJune 1, 2021
Blog CCH’s 2021 state legislative agenda, explained This spring the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) is advocating for a number of statewide measures…ErinSindewaldApril 1, 2021
Blog How to receive your Stimulus Payment Adapted from FAQ: CARES Act Stimulus Payments, prepared by Legal Council for Health Justice Millions…Vanessa AlvarezApril 20, 2020
Blog CCH recommendations for state and local government response to COVID-19 among people experiencing homelessness Chicago Coalition for the Homeless sent these recommendations to city, Cook County, and state officials…chicoalitionMarch 16, 2020
Blog CCH advocacy leads to passage of state bills to remove barriers By Niya Kelly, State Legislative Director During this successful legislative session CCH's policy and organizing…Vanessa AlvarezJune 7, 2019
News NPR Illinois: State boosts monthly aid to needy families Maxica Williams, pictured with three of her children, appeared before a state legislative committee to…chicoalitionSeptember 27, 2018
Blog Governor signs College Hunger Bill, assuring low-income community college students can access food security via SNAP An estimated 40,000 low-income community college students in Illinois are now assured access to food…chicoalitionJuly 30, 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
Blog Illinois enacts state budget funding homeless programs Illinois General Assembly has concluded its 2018 legislative session. In its budget advocacy, Chicago Coalition…chicoalitionJune 5, 2018