Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Burnout Is Not Inevitable: Supporting Our Homeless Services Workforce Every day, people working in homeless services show up for others — offering housing support, crisis intervention, emotional care, and often, hope. But showing up takes a toll on caregivers. The emotional weight of the work, paired with limited resources and…
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Rising Homelessness Among School-Aged Children Last year, homelessness across the U.S. surged by 18%. Affecting 771,480 people, with nearly 150,000 children under 18 experiencing homelessness on a single night. A 33% jump from 2023. Families bear the brunt, with a 39% increase among people in families with children. As you…
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In May 2025, Funders Together for Housing Justice and the Democratizing Development Program co-hosted the webinar Cultivating Philanthropic Champions to Drive Real Solutions in Today’s Threatening Climate. Featuring leaders from the National Homelessness Law Center, VOCAL-US, and the Drug Policy Alliance, the conversation was recapped in a blog post by…
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (CCH) is deeply troubled by reports that the Trump Administration plans to expand the unlawful and inhumane use of military force by deploying federal troops to Chicago. We know from what has happened in Washington, D.C., that such actions will directly harm Chicagoans experiencing homelessness…
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Families living unsheltered found thanks to new Pilot Program Our local homeless services system never had a true picture of the number of families living unsheltered – or street homelessness. Until now. Usually, families start their journey to housing by calling the Central Access Point (CAP) Helpline. And some families can stay…
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Photo by Grace Donnelly | The Chicago Reporter Help us improve outcomes for justice-impacted individuals. The Restoring Rights and Opportunities Coalition of Illinois (RROCI) wants to learn more about what resources people receive as they are exiting prison. If you were incarcerated in the Illinois Department of Corrections, please take…
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On the heels of the leadership transition announcement–and as we begin our next chapter as Funders Together for Housing Justice–the board and staff engaged in transition planning centered on our mission, values, and community. From that process emerged an interim leadership structure grounded in stability, strategy, and solidarity.
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On the heels of the leadership transition announcement–and as we begin our next chapter as Funders Together for Housing Justice–the board and staff engaged in transition planning centered on our mission, values, and community. From that process emerged an interim leadership structure grounded in stability, strategy, and solidarity.
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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is reviewing its policy that protects the educational rights of students experiencing homelessness, known as the Education of Homeless Children and Youth Policy. As part of this process, CPS is inviting community input. Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (CCH) is encouraging families, educators, advocates, and anyone…
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Housing is Integral for Good Health Housing is healthcare. Experiencing homeless has profound and far-reaching impacts on a person’s health. Especially for someone sleeping “unsheltered”. That is, in a place not meant for human habitation. Is 4x as likely to die as someone sleeping indoors. Some impacts are obvious. Physical exposure…
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