Friday, August 19, 2022
There has been a sharp increase in the number of LGBTQ individuals personally experiencing discrimination across the United States, according to a recent report from GLAAD – 24 percent over a two-year period. There have also been legislative efforts to institutionalize discriminatory and harmful treatment of LGBTQ individuals over the…
Learn MoreWednesday, August 17, 2022
With the recent release of the 2022 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has established nine policy priorities for local CoCs to help guide their efforts to end homelessness in their respective communities. One of these…
Learn MoreTuesday, August 16, 2022
System improvement is an ongoing process that requires long term focus, commitment and consistency – not just around applying for the annual Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). If you have joined Alliance webinars, you will recognize that we consistently remind communities to make decisions from…
Learn MoreMonday, August 15, 2022
MISSING – Ailish Wohlenberg Name: Ailish Wohlenberg Age: 25 Gender: FEMALE Race: WHITE Eyes: HAZEL Hair: LONG, BROWN Weight: 110-130 LBS Height: 5’5” DISTINGUISHING MARKS AND/OR FEATURES: Usually wears glasses, severe eczema on her hands and legs. Suffers from mental health issues.. Last Seen: July 19th, 2022 Likely Downtown Los…
Learn MoreMonday, August 8, 2022
The fiscal year 2022 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is out, allowing communities to get their share of the $2.794 billion provided by Congress to fund homelessness systems. As usual, the CoC NOFO application aligns well with what communities need to be doing to markedly…
Learn MoreMonday, August 8, 2022
CCH’s Mutual Aid Fund (MAF) is an innovative, low-barrier direct cash-assistance program for Illinois individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Created in May 2020 in response to the pandemic, the fund was designed by and continues to be managed by grassroots leaders with lived experience of homelessness. …
Learn MoreFriday, August 5, 2022
Annually, the National Alliance to End Homelessness sponsors a national conference. Called The National Conference on Ending Homelessness, it is designed for service providers, advocates, and people with lived experience of homelessness. This year’s conference took place in Washington, D.C. from July 25-27th. What people learn This year’s conference hosted…
Learn MoreThursday, August 4, 2022
After more than two years away from in-person conferences, it was a breath of fresh air to be around so many committed, passionate members of the field for the Alliance’s National Conference on Ending Homelessness in Washington, D.C. The energy in each plenary, breakout session, and even conversations in the…
Learn MoreThursday, August 4, 2022
Six Chicago area high school graduates have won a CCH college scholarship to support them in their higher education journeys. They were celebrated at a luncheon with CCH staff, selection committee members, and limited guests on July 28. CCH’s annual award of $3,500 is renewable for up to five years as…
Learn MoreWednesday, August 3, 2022
In a recent segment on Spectrum News, journalist Rachel Menitoff toured Union Station Homeless Services’ Adult Center and Admin Center to get the inside scoop on how inflation is affecting our organization. In her tour, Rachel gets a recipe for an affordable and nutritious meal prepared by Chef Lawrence. Watch…
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