Wednesday, 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…
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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…
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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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2021 Cincinnati Homelessness Data We’re often asked: “How many people are homeless in Cincinnati? How do you know? The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has charged Strategies to End Homelessness with overseeing our local HMIS. The data we collect is updated daily and we can check progress with our System Performance Dashboard. Read on for a Snapshot…
Learn MoreThursday, March 17, 2022
It is with great relief (and bated breath) that many of us are watching declines in the number of new reported diagnoses, hospitalizations, and deaths due to COVID-19. Many are eager to dispense of the masks in indoor spaces, the checking of vaccinations, and welcoming a return to public spaces….
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“A decent home and a suitable living environment for every American family.” That phrase is from the Fair Housing Act of 1949, enacted as part of the “Fair Deal” promoted by President Harry Truman. It’s the clearest statement of a goal for federal legislation in this area. Seven decades later,…
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