Tuesday, April 26, 2022
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of CCH grassroots leader Edrika Fulford. Edrika was an extraordinary advocate for ending homelessness as well as a cherished friend and community member. CCH extends our love and condolences to Edrika’s family, friends, and the many people…
Learn MoreSaturday, April 9, 2022
The FY 2022 OH-500 CoC Program Competition Notice of Intent to Apply for New Projects as well as the blank Notice of Intent to Renew CoC grants have been posted on our website here: https://www.strategiestoendhomelessness.org/partner-agencies/apply-for-funds/ Renewing Projects For renewing CoC projects, Strategies to End Homelessness will soon be sending to each project…
Learn MoreThursday, April 7, 2022
The U.S. Government has been providing affordable, permanent housing for over 1.8 million families through public housing. Public housing serves a critical role in the nation’s rental market, providing stable, affordable homes for households with low incomes. The families who live in public housing include some of the nation’s most…
Learn MoreWednesday, April 6, 2022
In March, the Chronicle of Philanthropy published an opinion piece that suggesting foundations could address homelessness if they viewed people experiencing homelessness as investment opportunities. The narrative used and approach the author suggested lacked awareness and understanding so Funders Together CEO, Amanda Andere, responded to lift up how philanthropy can contribute…
Learn MoreThursday, March 31, 2022
The Associate Board of the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless will once again host an afternoon of indoor rock climbing at the Brooklyn Boulders at the Lincoln Park location (2121 N. Clybourn). The event runs from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 16. Tickets are $30 per person and…
Learn MoreWednesday, March 30, 2022
By Niya K. Kelly, Director of State Legislative Policy, Equity and Transformation This year the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) is advocating for several statewide measures that would remove barriers for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. CCH policy and organizing staff, along with our grassroots leaders, are leading efforts to…
Learn MoreTuesday, March 29, 2022
President Biden released his proposed federal budget earlier this week, covering Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23), which begins October 1 of this year. Each year, the President’s budget is a coherent statement of the Administration’s spending, taxing, and accompanying policy proposals. It seeks to set the agenda for policymaking for the…
Learn MoreMonday, March 28, 2022
Written by: Amy Turk, CEO, Downtown Women’s Center The experience of homelessness bears especially hard on women. Homelessness experienced by women is made unique by their disproportionate experiences of gender-based violence including domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, human trafficking, and sexual assault, and is experienced both cisgender (those who identify…
Learn MoreMonday, March 28, 2022
Starting in early 2021 the Hamilton County/Cincinnati Continuum of Care asked Strategies to End Homelessness to coordinate an effort to embed racial equity in all aspects of the local homeless services system. To begin we formed a Racial Equity Working Group. The group is made up of dedicated staff members…
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By Arturo Hernandez, Senior Attorney By now, many people are probably aware that recreational cannabis use is legal in Illinois. The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (CRTA) legalized the use of recreational cannabis beginning January 1, 2020. The Act also established new ways for people with cannabis-related records to clear…
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