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CCH method for quantifying doubled-up homelessness published in leading housing policy journal

Monday, January 24, 2022

By Sam Carlson, Manager of Research and Outreach  On Monday, Housing Policy Debate published CCH research on quantifying doubled-up homelessness, adding credibility to the years-long Homelessness Data Project research on measures of homelessness.  Many definitions of homelessness include “people temporarily staying with others”—doubling-up because of economic hardship or housing loss….

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Conducting the 2022 Point-in-Time Count During the Omicron Surge

Monday, January 24, 2022

Continuums of Care (CoCs) across the country have been planning for their annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Counts of people experiencing homelessness. Typically taking place at the end of January, these counts of unsheltered people are required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). However, the Omicron variant is…

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The Disturbing Realities of Homelessness and Violence

Monday, January 24, 2022

There is grief, everywhere. In a time when COVID brings such a feeling of loss, news reports and social media are full of death. Presumably, these appear because people read them, looking for some solidarity during a pandemic that is causing so much pain. In recent days, three stories among…

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State of the Union’s Housing Crisis

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Let’s Talk About Homelessness in the State of the Union  By Brian Davis The problem of homelessness was once a prominent part of every Presidential campaign from Nixon, Carter to Reagan each released plans to house every American. It should be understood that Reagan’s plan (the last time the President…

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Remembering grassroots leader Leeanna Majors

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of grassroots leader Leeanna Majors. We send our deepest condolences to Ms. Leeanna’s family and all those who loved her. CCH mourns with you, and celebrates the extraordinary life of this remarkable woman. She devoted her life to advocating…

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Where to turn for help when temperatures drop

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Chicagoans should call 3-1-1 if they need weather-related assistance in frigid winter weather, including access to homeless shelters or city warming centers. Six neighborhood warming centers, listed below, are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays whenever temperatures go below 32 degrees. All residents can find safe refuge and relief from extreme cold weather…

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Current Federal Relief Could Largely Solve Homelessness Right Now!

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Author(s): Joy Moses, Sharon McDonald Over the last two years, federal pandemic relief dollars were allotted to several government programs, creating the potential to substantially end literal homelessness for the overall population (or at least for some highly vulnerable subpopulations). Two government programs are particularly relevant: Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs),…

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Centering Black People: Moving Away from Colorblind Policies in Homelessness Systems

Monday, January 17, 2022

Earl J. Edwards, Homeless Policy Researcher and Founder of EverExcel Consulting LLC Reba A. Stevens, Homelessness Policy Advocate in Los Angeles County, California Recently, I published a journal article called, Who are the homeless? Centering Anti-Black Racism and Consequences of Colorblind homeless policies. The article explores how colorblind homeless policies…

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School Pick Up of Bags

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

The day before Christmas findhomelesspeople.org distributed 300 bags filled with goodies for the un-housed.  The bags were decorated by the kids at Western Elementary School and Euclid Ave. Elementary School. Thanks to both principles for allowing the kids to participate and provide the un-housed,  if just for a moment a…

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