Friday, October 1, 2021
During the first eight months of 2021 there were increased calls for help to our Central Access Point Helpline. There was a 58% increase in the number of calls for help to our Central Access Point Helpline compared to the same period in 2020. As we all know, the need…
Learn MoreThursday, September 30, 2021
Another virtual conference is over! Thank you to everyone who participated in the National Virtual Conference on Ending Homelessness, including people who presented at workshops, spoke at plenaries, asked thoughtful questions, and worked to learn new things that will help to make fewer and fewer people homeless nationwide. Some of…
Learn MoreThursday, September 30, 2021
By Niya K. Kelly, Director of State Legislative Policy, Equity and Transformation In 2019, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless worked alongside Heartland Alliance and Shriver Center on Poverty Law to expand SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). This legislation allows people who are elderly, disabled, or experiencing homelessness to purchase prepared meals with their…
Learn MoreWednesday, September 29, 2021
Read more about the current situation and need for rental assistance during the ongoing pandemic economic downturn The post Updated resources for Preventing Eviction appeared first on National Coalition for the Homeless.
Learn MoreWednesday, September 29, 2021
Take a stand against homelessness Cincinnati! Here are simple ways to take a stand against homelessness. Compassionate people like you are changing the world. And collective social actions change public perception, inform and influence conversation. Here are simple ways to continue your advocacy. Hope is hard right now – but your support makes all…
Learn MoreWednesday, September 29, 2021
Cisco has always supported nonprofits working to help at-risk people and families, especially during humanitarian crises. Since March, we’ve provided additional funding to three strategic nonprofit partners that are working to help our most vulnerable citizens access the care and services they need. Here is how they are taking action: Destination: Home…
Learn MoreWednesday, September 29, 2021
By Andrew Fraieli Homelessness is not a choice. People do not choose or generally plan, to lose their home or source of income. People do not choose to rely on public property as a place to sleep at night, they do not choose to have the sidewalk as their living…
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The post Open Letter to President Biden 6-18-21 appeared first on House the Homeless.
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Unfortunately, Picture the Homeless has had to close our doors for a few days for liability purposes. The board regrets having had to make this decision. We are aiming to…
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Mayor Lightfoot’s 2022 budget proposal unveiled on September 20 provides significant new resources to address homelessness. The new funding is included in her Chicago Recovery Plan which allocates the Local Fiscal Recovery Fund dollars included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This initial investment is proof that organizing works. CCH and its partners Right to Recovery, Bring Chicago Home, and the Chicago Continuum of…
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