Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Alliance is committed to keeping our local, state, and national partners informed of the changing circumstances regarding this week’s memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directing all federal agencies to temporarily freeze activities associated with the obligation and disbursement of all grants, loans, and other financial…
Learn MoreTuesday, January 28, 2025
Late yesterday, the White House directed the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to order all federal agencies to temporarily block activities associated with the obligation and disbursement of all grants, loans, and other financial assistance. It does not include Social Security or Medicare benefits, nor does it include “assistance…
Learn MoreFriday, January 24, 2025
Dear System Leaders and Service Providers, As I am sure you all know, this week, the Trump Administration issued dozens of Executive Orders and administrative actions. During these times, it is vitally important that you all have accurate information on how these actions will impact – directly and indirectly –…
Learn MoreThursday, January 9, 2025
Homelessness knows no season. But sleeping outside in winter can be dangerous and even deadly. Help provide lifesaving shelter this winter. Coming in from the cold into a winter shelter is a first step into the larger, local homeless services system and, hopefully, housing stability. With generosity from the community,…
Learn MoreThursday, December 19, 2024
The staff and volunteers of CCH are overwhelmed with gratitude for the enthusiastic support offered this past Giving Tuesday. Over 650 generous people contributed to CCH during this annual celebration of giving. CCH is grateful to longtime supporters Robert Pasin & Muriel Quinn, Marta Delgado & Sam Nandi, and Revolution Brewing…
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CCH grassroots leaders are recognized for their organizing and advocacy over the past year. Coalition members, grassroots leaders, elected officials, and other community partners commemorated CCH’s recent successes at our annual Victory Celebration held on December 5 at Grace Episcopal Church. CCH staff recognized the many partners who were instrumental…
Learn MoreTuesday, December 17, 2024
On December 21st each year, communities around the country commemorate National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day to remember our neighbors who lost their lives before they could exit homelessness. The vigils held on this day, coinciding with the longest night of the year, serve as a stark but necessary reminder that…
Learn MoreMonday, December 16, 2024
Thank you! For being a partner in the fight to end homelessness. We’re taking a look back at what was made possible throughout 2024, because of your support. “If you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together.” In February, more than…
Learn MoreThursday, December 12, 2024
By Sam Paler-Ponce, Associate Director of City Policy The Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness today published its 2024 report estimating that 76,375 Chicagoans experience homelessness over the course of a year. Skyrocketing housing costs, wage stagnation, and pandemic-era support rollbacks have made it increasingly difficult for Chicago families to find…
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