CCH Advocacy Restores Additional Funding for Housing and Homelessness Services and Secures New Funding for Students Experiencing Homelessness

Thursday, June 4, 2026

By Niya Kelly, Director of State Legislative Policy, Equity, and Transformation  Each year, staff, grassroots leaders, and partners from the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (CCH) advocate for statewide measures to help remove barriers for people experiencing and at risk of homelessness.   The Illinois General Assembly wrapped up its spring legislative session on May 31 in Springfield, and CCH is celebrating successful state budget advocacy for the Home Illinois program and Homeless Education funding by our Policy, Law…

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House the Homeless Welcomes Board Leadership

Monday, June 1, 2026

House the Homeless Welcomes Board Leadership This spring, House the Homeless unanimously elected its Board of Directors, affirming a slate of dedicated leaders committed to continuing the organization’s mission of education and advocacy around issues of homelessness. Officers • Will Hyatt — President * • David Gomez — Vice President…

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Thank You, Amplify Austin Supporters

Monday, June 1, 2026

Thank You, Amplify Austin Supporters — And Here’s What’s Next! House the Homeless (HtH), founded in 1989, is the oldest all-volunteer action organization in Texas working to prevent and end homelessness. Our mission is education and advocacy — and our goal is practical, doable solutions, including how to end economic…

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Social Venture Partners: Project XLR8

Friday, May 29, 2026

We have exciting news to share with you today! Social Venture Partners Cincinnati (SVP) announced that Strategies to End Homelessness has been selected as its next long-term Investee following the completion of the LIFT Phase of its Project XLR8 Program. “Our mission at SVP Cincinnati is to support new and…

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Preschool Access for Families Living in Temporary Housing in Chicago

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Finding stable housing is hard enough. Trying to enroll your child in preschool while navigating homelessness or temporary housing can feel overwhelming. The good news is that families living in temporary housing in Chicago have important educational rights, and there are programs designed to help young children access early learning…

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The Justice Circle raises funds to support legal assistance for people experiencing homelessness

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

By Michael Nameche, Director of Development CCH gathered members of the local legal community once again for its annual Justice Circle reception on the last evening of April. Although the weather forecast called for thunderstorms, CCH pressed on and prevailed, much like our ongoing advocacy and pursuit of justice.   At the event, the staff of the Law Project…

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Central Access Point (CAP) Helpline

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Central Access Point (CAP) Helpline (513-381-7233) assists Hamilton County residents experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. They can access information about services, check for space in emergency shelters, and placed into housing programs. Anyone experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness can call to get information about services. Trained Intake…

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Emergency Solutions Grant Funds Available

Friday, May 1, 2026

In collaboration with the City of Cincinnati, Strategies to End Homelessness is requesting applications for Emergency Shelter projects to serve the needs of those experiencing homelessness in Cincinnati through Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. Organizations wishing to apply for ESG Shelter funds must provide and return the Notice of Intent…

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What the ‘Social Determinants of Health’ Really Means

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

In this blog post, Michael Durham, Director of Networks at Funders Together for Housing Justice, reflects on the lessons that shaped his understanding of housing as a core driver of health and wellbeing. Drawing from his experience at the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, he examines the tension…

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Response to the Chicago Tribune Editorial opposing HB 1429

Thursday, April 16, 2026

On April 15, the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board published an editorial opposing the passage of HB 1429, state legislation that would prevent local governments in Illinois from fining or arresting people experiencing homelessness for life-sustaining activities like sleeping or eating on public property. The editorial’s misguided arguments against the bill prioritize addressing the discomfort that housed neighbors feel seeing people with no other options seek…

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