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Homelessness Related News

Opinion: Criminalizing Homelessness is a National Epidemic

Friday, June 12, 2026

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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OH-500 CoC Orientation and Scoring Explainer Event

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The OH-500 Continuum of Care (CoC) for Cincinnati/Hamilton County, Ohio will host a free, public Orientation Webinar for organizations and community stakeholders interested in learning about the Continuum of Care Program and funding opportunities available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Orientation provides an overview of the…

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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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