Friday, January 30, 2026
Beginning February 1, 2026, participants in the SNAP program (sometimes called “Food Stamps” or “LINK”) between the ages of 18 and 64 will be required to work or volunteer a minimum of 80 hours per month or participate in certain training or education programs to continue receiving their SNAP food benefits after April 30, 2026 for current recipients or after the first…
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By Tony Richardson, Board Chair, and Bianca Alston, Board Vice Chair, Funders Together for Housing Justice At Funders Together for Housing Justice, moments of transition are also moments of clarity. As a Board, we remain deeply committed to the organization’s mission, values, and long-term vision: advancing housing justice as a…
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Friends and allies of the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (CCH) gathered for our annual Victory Celebration held on January 8 at Grace Place in the Printer’s Row neighborhood of Chicago. While the event celebrated the strides we made together in 2025, speakers also acknowledged the challenges we are facing…
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As winter grips our community and temperatures plunge, many of our neighbors experiencing homelessness are facing not just discomfort — but potentially life-threatening danger. Street Reach can help. When someone sleeps on the street during cold weather, they run the risk of hypothermia, frostbite, and other severe cold-related injuries. Exposure…
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As 2025 draws to a close, we want to thank you for being part of the solution to homelessness in our community. Thanks to your generosity, Strategies to End Homelessness has made significant progress. But the crisis continues, and your support today will fuel the work that protects our neighbors,…
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Gregory (16), Greg, and April Harris A child of Jamaican immigrants, April Harris grew up near Pittsburgh, PA with her brother Conrad. Her childhood was humble, but peaceful, and involved lots of road trips around the country. “We lived a really good life,” says April. She met her husband Greg…
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As 2025 comes to a close, the team at Funders Together for Housing Justice took time to reflect on a year marked by transformation, transition, and deepened commitment to our mission. From a defining name change to leadership shifts and an increasingly hostile political environment, this year asked us to show…
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Greetings,I hope you and your families are well as you celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day 2026. Our most recent election was November the 4th when women, men, democrats, social democrats and independents swept all of the races. The key phrase being used by every single advocate was on…
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Looking back on 2024, we want to share a story that shows exactly what your support makes possible for families in our community — and why your continued generosity matters. Late last year, “Kate” and her young son found themselves in crisis. After losing her job, Kate could no longer keep…
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (CCH) is deeply saddened to hear reports of an apparent homicide outside a Loop restaurant early Sunday morning, November 23. While details remain limited, our understanding is that the victim was experiencing homelessness, which left him vulnerable to this tragic and senseless attack. No…
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