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…
Learn MoreMonday, December 27, 2021
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, homelessness took on a greater priority in communities across the nation. Driven by the economic impacts of the pandemic, the federal government stepped forward with emergency resources to help keep people who had housing in their homes, and to help those without housing secure a…
Learn MoreTuesday, December 21, 2021
As has been all over the news, legislation to fund some of President Biden’s Build Back Better framework is held up in the Senate, with 49 Democrats apparently in favor and one Democrat (and all 50 Republicans) opposed. The bill that passed the House includes $170 billion for housing –…
Learn MoreMonday, December 20, 2021
December 21 marks the winter solstice, the time of year when our part of the world gets the least sunlight. It’s the shortest day, and the longest night. Through history and across cultures, the winter solstice has been marked by festivals, celebrations, and observations, with an eye for the warmer…
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The post HUGSS Winter Survival Clothing, Party Planned 1-1-22 appeared first on House the Homeless.
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The Funders Together Staff takes a look back at 2021 as we move forward in our work for housing justice in 2022.
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A message from Wayne Richard, Director of Organizing As we approach the longest night of the year, the winter solstice on December 21, we turn our hearts and minds to those who must seek refuge in the streets, those who experience homelessness. Homelessness is an experience so severe that some…
Learn MoreTuesday, December 14, 2021
All parents want a safe, stable, loving home for their children. Grassroots leader Elizabeth Maldonado, a mother of four, is no different. Although her journey to housing had been tough, her desire to provide a real home for her children was stronger. Born in Honduras, Elizabeth’s family moved from place…
Learn MoreTuesday, December 14, 2021
In November, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) was excited to add a superlative group of new board members to our governing board. These eight people bring an amazing breadth of knowledge, talent, and passion to an existing stellar line-up of committed board members. We are so incredibly grateful to each of them for giving…
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By Jenna Bolyarde, Alliance Consumer Advisory Board member. The National Alliance to End Homelessness exists to find a way to end homelessness, and they are uniquely situated to do so. The organization’s use of research, policy, and technical assistance has already helped bring about reductions in homelessness, and has helped…
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