MISSING – Paul Adrian McCrory
Saturday, September 17, 2022
MISSING PERSON Name: Paul Adrian McCrory Last Seen: over 1 year ago near Inglewood, California
Learn MoreChanging The Narrative: What Works to End Homelessness Webinar Addresses the Realities and Myths Dominating Today’s Conversations
Friday, September 16, 2022
Everyone seems to have a solution for homelessness but only those who are working in the field and who have experienced homelessness really know what will work and what will not. Join in for an open and frank discussion will address current headlines about criminalizing those that are unhoused, returning…
Learn More5 Pandemic-Related Lessons from the New AHAR Report
Friday, September 16, 2022
On the last day of August, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the 2020 AHAR: Part 2 – Annual Estimates of Homelessness in the U.S. The Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) report highlights data focused on people living in homeless services system shelters throughout 2019 and…
Learn MoreCCH is proud of our 2022 Marathon Team to End Homelessness!
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
On Sunday, October 9, the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless will once again be stationed at mile 14 of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon to cheer on its largest team to date. A record 59 participants chose to support the work of CCH through the Chicago Marathon this year. And…
Learn MoreMissing Person – Nicole Marie Norwood
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Name: Nicole Marie Norwood Race: White Sex: Female Eyes: Hazel Eyes Hair: Brown Height: 5’5” Weight: 120 lbs Nicole is an addict. Sometimes wear glasses. Not carrying ID, credit cards or money.
Learn MoreDirty Dozen Meanest Cities in the US
Thursday, September 8, 2022
The National Coalition for the Homeless has been shocked by the number of cities engaged in raiding encampments of people who are otherwise unhoused, throwing away valuables (medications, food, personal or historical papers) of those without anywhere else to go. In response to the pandemic, and efforts to reduce COVID…
Learn More2022 Funders Institute: Reconnecting In Person with Love and Disruption at the Center
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The 2022 Funders Institute marked our first in-person convening since early 2020 with more than 40 participants representing nearly 30 philanthropic organizations. On July 25-27, we gathered in Washington, D.C. in conjunction with the National Conference on Ending Homelessness to examine timely issues impacting housing justice efforts and policy across…
Learn MoreSalt Shed: Spreading Awareness
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
This past August, Chicago was introduced to its newest live music/entertainment venue, The Salt Shed. A grand repurposing of the historic 4-acre Morton Salt complex located on the Chicago River, The Salt Shed launched with an inaugural series of 12 outdoor concerts featuring acts like Fleet Foxes, Andrew Bird, and…
Learn MoreEmployed and Experiencing Homelessness: What the Numbers Show
Friday, September 2, 2022
Have you ever heard the idea that people experiencing homelessness “don’t want to work” or they should “just get a job?” The truth is that many do – in fact, a 2021 study from the University of Chicago estimates that 53% of people living in homeless shelters and 40% of…
Learn MoreCalls for Help Are Increasing
Friday, September 2, 2022
Calls for help are increasing at the CAP Helpline. Through the first six months of 2022, calls to the Central Access Point Helpline are increasing. The Central Access Point (CAP) Helpline is a centralized emergency shelter helpline (513-381-SAFE) open 363 days a year. It is the number anyone experiencing or at-risk of…
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