News Education Week: Renewed focus needed to help homeless students stay in school, study argues By guest blogger Catherine Gewertz A new study calls for an intense focus on helping…chicoalitionJune 13, 2016
Blog State budget impasse: CCH keeps pressing, urges support for SB2038 emergency funding bill The Illinois legislative session came to an end May 31 without state officials passing a…chicoalitionJune 3, 2016
Blog Kudos to Niles West and Niles North high schools for a year of generous support On Saturday, the high school students of Niles West and Niles North danced with determination at…chicoalitionMay 24, 2016
Blog Homeless youth ask Gov. Rauner’s neighbors to voice support for funding By Claire Sloss, Assistant Development Director Homeless youth and program staff joined CCH outside some…Vanessa AlvarezApril 28, 2016
News CBS Chicago/WBBM Newsradio: Homeless, Advocates Target Rauner Luxury Condo In Budget Protest Homeless youth set up 25 backpacks outside a luxury condo building where Gov. Bruce Rauner…Vanessa AlvarezApril 28, 2016
Blog Youth and service providers protest inside the Executive Mansion As the budget crisis ravages social services across Illinois, the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless…Vanessa AlvarezApril 5, 2016
Blog School fee waivers for homeless and low-income students Now that spring has arrived, students in Illinois look forward to special school activities, including…chicoalitionMarch 22, 2016
NewsStories Crain’s Chicago Business: I’m young and homeless. What Gov. Rauner said when I asked for help. OPINION - Guest Column Caprice Williams with Gov. Bruce Rauner My name is Caprice Williams,…Vanessa AlvarezMarch 2, 2016
Blog Illinois legislators and homeless advocates ‘sleep-in’ at the Thompson Center to urge funding of critical human services After Governor Rauner's rejection of funding options, advocates rally to spur action on HB 4955…chicoalitionFebruary 29, 2016
News WTTW: Budget impasse leaves homeless groups out in the cold By Paris Schutz Hundreds of thousands of Illinois’ homeless and low-income residents are caught up…chicoalitionFebruary 24, 2016