Thursday, May 7, 2026
Finding stable housing is hard enough. Trying to enroll your child in preschool while navigating homelessness or temporary housing can feel overwhelming. The good news is that families living in temporary housing in Chicago have important educational rights, and there are programs designed to help young children access early learning…
Learn MoreWednesday, May 6, 2026
By Michael Nameche, Director of Development CCH gathered members of the local legal community once again for its annual Justice Circle reception on the last evening of April. Although the weather forecast called for thunderstorms, CCH pressed on and prevailed, much like our ongoing advocacy and pursuit of justice. At the event, the staff of the Law Project…
Learn MoreTuesday, May 5, 2026
Central Access Point (CAP) Helpline (513-381-7233) assists Hamilton County residents experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. They can access information about services, check for space in emergency shelters, and placed into housing programs. Anyone experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness can call to get information about services. Trained Intake…
Learn MoreFriday, May 1, 2026
In collaboration with the City of Cincinnati, Strategies to End Homelessness is requesting applications for Emergency Shelter projects to serve the needs of those experiencing homelessness in Cincinnati through Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. Organizations wishing to apply for ESG Shelter funds must provide and return the Notice of Intent…
Learn MoreTuesday, April 21, 2026
In this blog post, Michael Durham, Director of Networks at Funders Together for Housing Justice, reflects on the lessons that shaped his understanding of housing as a core driver of health and wellbeing. Drawing from his experience at the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, he examines the tension…
Learn MoreThursday, April 16, 2026
On April 15, the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board published an editorial opposing the passage of HB 1429, state legislation that would prevent local governments in Illinois from fining or arresting people experiencing homelessness for life-sustaining activities like sleeping or eating on public property. The editorial’s misguided arguments against the bill prioritize addressing the discomfort that housed neighbors feel seeing people with no other options seek…
Learn MoreFriday, April 3, 2026
For more than a decade, the Homeless to Homes Plan has played a vital role in ensuring single people experiencing homelessness in Cincinnati/Hamilton County receive safe shelter. And the clinical, behavioral health, and case management support needed to move toward long‑term stability. Led by Strategies to End Homelessness and funded…
Learn MoreWednesday, April 1, 2026
Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness is excited to see that the city has laid out many goals in the Five-Year Blueprint on Homelessness that would address homelessness in meaningful ways. We are especially encouraged that the Blueprint clearly states the need for a dedicated revenue stream to create deeply affordable…
Learn MoreWednesday, April 1, 2026
After nearly 11 transformative years with Funders Together for Housing Justice (FTHJ), we share with deep gratitude and bittersweet joy that Lauren Bennett, our Chief of External Affairs, will be departing the organization to join the Neighborhood Funders Group (NFG) as their Senior Director of Communications and Membership.
Learn MoreWednesday, April 1, 2026
2025 posed some unique challenges for people experiencing homelessness, service providers, and advocates. We’re seeing drastic cuts made to critical funding at the state and federal level. Uncertainty around health care, food assistance, housing, and education is making it harder for everyday Illinoisans to make ends meet as the cost…
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